Java/J2EE Programmer
Experienced IT professional seeking
programming opportunities in a web-based environment. Former IT business owner,
cross-cultural, multi-lingual, innovative thinker. Comprehensive experience
programming, configuring and implementing network-based, turn-key solutions. Proven customer
satisfaction at all hierarchy levels.
Achievements and Attributes
Systematic Skill Builder:
Completed Southern Methodist University, School
of Engineering
- Advanced Computer Education Center’s Javva/J2EE curriculum. Passed Sun Certified Java Programmer
Certification. Attended J2EE course by
Sang Shin, Technology Evangelist, Sun Microsystems, Inc.. Continuous skill building
through user group attendance, self study.
Result Oriented:
City of Denton’s
cost-recovery projection for EMS
billing was exceeded for Fiscal Year 1999-2000, the highest amount ever
collected.
Root-Cause Approach:
Solved atypical, undocumented Zenworks 3 deployment issues regarding mixed
Novell environment (4.11 and 5 servers).
Zenworks 3 implementation increased remote support capability for 1000
user network from 20% to 90%.
Organizational Efficiency:
Increased Langenscheidt’s production capacity by 100%, maintained same amount
of administrative staff.
Customer Focused:
Maintained continuous dialog during development of prototype web site,
resulting in high customer satisfaction.
Technical Skills
Certifications: Sun
Microsystems Inc. Certified Java Programmer JDK 1.4 (2003)
Languages: Java, Amber, COBOL,
Assembler, Basic
Software Development:
J2EE, Servlets, JSP, WSDL, XML JavaScript, HTML/DHTML, CSS, OOAD, UML, Design
Patterns, Jakarta Ant, Novell exteNd Director and Workbench
Reporting Tools: Parallel Crystal Report
CVS: MS Visual SourceSafe
Servlet Container:
Apache Tomcat
Application Servers:
Novell exteNd Application Server, SilverStream Application Server
Database Technologies:
MS-SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, JDBC and ODBC
Systems:
UNIX, Windows 2000/NT 4.0/95/98, Nixdorf 886x, Novell NetWare
5, 4.11, 3.12, 2.15.
Networking:
OSI Model, Fault-Tolerant Servers, Network Printing, GroupWise 5, Zenworks 3,
Zenworks 2, Topologies WAN/LAN - 10Base2, 10Base5, 10BaseT/100BaseTX.
Turnkey Solutions:
Payroll, Accounting, ERP, Billing, Manufacturing, Contractors and Hospitality.
Applications:
MS-Office, Visio
Professional Experience
Contract
Position - Technical Consultant,
Akuratus Corporation, Dallas, TX. 03/03 – 07/03
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Upgraded
web-based training reservation system: The application was developed with
SilverStream 3.5, a Java Servlet, HTML/CSS and JavaScript based IDE. Wrote test cases and tested updated
application (SilverStream 3.5 to 4.0).
Updated Parallel Crystal Report Engine 2.4 to 3.6.,
tested and deployed. Rewrote reporting Java
Servlets to 3.6 specifications, used MS Visual Source Safe version control, deployed
changes. Assisted in development, tested
and deployed prototype “Site 5”.
Resolved issues in AdminiTrack as reported by
customer.
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Worked with
Novell exteNd:
Produced “proof of concept” code using Novell exteNd, a fully J2EE
compliant product suite. Utilized exteNd
Director Portal, exteNd Workbench, and exteNd Application Server. All products are J2EE compliant, including
XML and Web Services.
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Wrote scoping documents using MS-Word
and Visio.
Network Administrator, City of Denton, Denton, TX, 2001 - 2002
User Support Specialist, 1999 - 2001
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On time delivery resulted in the City
of Denton exceeding the cost-recovery projection for EMS billing, collecting
the highest amount ever in Fiscal Year 1999-2000. Received Letter of Commendation by the City
Manager. Managed and solved all
technical problems regarding conversion of EMS
billing solution from DOS to Windows-based application.
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Increased remote support capability
from 20% to 90%. Major force in Novell’s
Zenworks 3 deployment planning and delivery to 1000 user network.
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Work environment consisted of UNIX,
Windows NT, Windows 2000 servers, Windows 95/98/NT/2000 workstations, Cisco
networking equipment.
Project Manager,
Meeks Technology Group, Cary, NC, 1998 - 1999
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Turned around 3 million Dollar project
with severe quality issues, past project finish date. Targeted quality issues, documented
discrepancies and facilitated meetings at all organizational levels to resolve
issues. Prevented payments exceeding
current project completion state, approx. $ 90,000.
Founder, Owner, Business Manager, Consultant, Project Manager,
Senior Engineer, SYNOPSIS
Computer Consulting GmbH, Inc., Bad Reichenhall, Germany 1993 – 1997
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Programmed nationally sold interface
exporting “PRIMUS” revenue to accounting software.
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Performed needs analysis, provided
turn-key solution design, implementation and after-sales support.
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Hired, trained, and managed team of 5
administrative, technical and sales employees.
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Applied technology: Novell NetWare 3.12,
4.11, MS-DOS 6.x, Windows 95; 10Base2, 10Base5, and 10BaseT infrastructure;
Payroll, Accounting, ERP, Billing, Manufacturing.
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Satisfied customers include:
The Langenscheidt Publishing Group,
www.langenscheidt.de, 38 international companies, including 25 publishing
houses in 11 countries, publishing language, science, travel, maps and
illustrated textbooks.
Implementing my recommended solution, Langenscheidt increased production by
100%, while maintaining the same amount of administrative staff.
Max Aicher Business Group,
www.maxaicher.de, privately held company with construction, real estate,
steel production and environmental business units.
Replaced
a proprietary mid-range system with networking infrastructure, Novell server,
and workstations.
Cut hardware maintenance cost by 100%.
Law Firm Weißauer,
Gmeiner & Partner,
www.wg-p.com, established in1957
Performed server
upgrades/replacements; ensured regular, quality data backups; expanded/replaced
network infrastructure; installed/replaced workstations. Diligent planning resulted in high customer
satisfaction and no downtime during a 4 year period.
Networking Contractor,
Bad Reichenhall (Germany), 1990 – 1993
Technical Project Manager,
NIXDORF Computer AG, Munich (Germany), 1986 – 1990
In 1986 Nixdorf was the 2nd largest computer
manufacturer in Germany,
approx. 24.000 employees worldwide, over $ 2 billion revenue. 1990 Siemens purchased selected business
units, firming as Siemens-Nixdorf. The
Siemens Nixdorf Retail and Banking Systems GmbH, sold
to Wincor in 1999, now firms as Wincor Nixdorf.
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100% on-time delivery on all
projects. Carried responsibility for
project delivery, established project time lines, tasks, milestones and
critical path.
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Implemented turn-key hotel solutions
including Novell Networks interfacing with PBX systems, video checkouts,
electronic key system, and NIXDORF mid-range 886x.
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Programmed automated reservation
confirmation using Basic and NIOS.
Education
Southern
Methodist University, School of
Engineering - Advanced Computer Education Center 2002:
Intensive 216 hour curriculum: Java, UML, JSP, JavaScript, Java Applets, HTML
University
of North Texas,
BCIS, in progress, (GPA 4.0)
Bildungswerk der DAG, German State
Certified Diploma in CIS and Business Administration
Continuing Education,
2002 - Present
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Attended J2EE course, based on JWSDP
1.0, by Sang Shin(sang.shin@sun.com) Java(tm)
Technology Evangelist, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
JWSDP 1.0,The Java Web Services Developer Pack, is an integrated toolset that
allows Java developers to build, test and deploy XML applications, Web
services, and Web applications.
Coursework included writing same functionality in Servlet and JSP, using
Ant to build and deploy. Programmed
declarative/programmatic security, communicated via SSL and HTTPS, used ANT to
build and deploy. Stored data in MySQL
and PointBase databases.
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Continuous building of Java related
skills through self study, attending Java/J2EE user groups.
Foreign Languages
English (native language is German, US
Green Card holder), Latin and French
Professional Associations
Member,
AIP (Association of Internet Professionals)
Member,
SMUGA (SMU Graduate Association)
Member,
Plano Java Users Group
Member,
Dallas JavaMUG User Group
