March, 2001 to present
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Technical Specialist
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American Automobile Association
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Responsible for architecture and design of an Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) and Oracle-based solution to the Tourbook data repository. The scope spans the full system life cycle from requirements analysis and design to tool selection, implementation, and maintenance. XML and XSLT used extensively.
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January, 2002 to present
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November, 1998 to March, 2001
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Staff Engineer & Team Lead
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Objectspace
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Team lead for the Voyager ORB development group. Technologies included
distributed programming, dynamic code generation, mobile agents, CORBA,
security and transaction services. Responsibilities included oversight of
from 6-10 developers, proper application of OOA&D methodologies, and tight
maintenance of code quality for the ObjectSpace Voyager and OpenBusiness
product lines.
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April, 1998 to October, 1998
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Senior Software Programmer
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InSys
(OAO Services)
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Contracted to InSys in Paris, France through OAO Services in Boca Raton, FL.
Position specifically involved object-oriented design and development with
Java for web browser-based document and workflow management system. Java
technologies included the JDK 1.1 and 1.2 platforms, the Java Foundation
Classes (JFC, or Swing), Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Java Naming
Directory Interface (JNDI), and JavaBeans utilization.
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June, 1996 to April, 1998
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Senior Software Engineer
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Harris Corporation
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Position with the Network Products and Services group in the
Telecommunications Systems and Services sector. Responsible for development
and maintenance of the
Harris Network Management product.
Led software development efforts emphasizing Java, C++, and object-oriented
technologies. Network management technologies included Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) and Telecommunications Network Management (TMN)
standards. Implemented solutions involved interprocess communications, socket
communications, database management, and third-party package integration.
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
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August, 1994 to May, 1997
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Master of Science in Computer Engineering
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3.82 GPA
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Thesis:
"A Comparison of Simplex Method Algorithms"
Studies and research includes matrix methods and linear programming;
software engineering; object-oriented analysis, design, and programming;
algorithm analysis; advanced data structures; advanced operating systems;
and programming language principles.
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August, 1989 to April, 1994
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science
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3.58 GPA
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Studies included software and computer engineering, operating systems,
data structures, C, FORTRAN, UNIX, MINIX, mechanics, thermodynamics,
materials, and optics.
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Minor in Mathematics
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4.00 GPA
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Toastmasters International
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Founding Member, Former President, SpeakEZ Club; 1996-1998
Member, Carrollton Toastmasters Club; 2000-2001
Member, Omni Toastmasters Club; 2001
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Toastmaster with the Speak EZ club founded at Harris Corporation's Corporate Headquarters in 1997. President in 1998. Joined Carrollton Toastmasters Club in Texas in 2000 and earned honors for impromptu speaking. Joined Omni Toastastmers in Heathrow, Florida in 2001.
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Board of Adjustment City of Carrollton, Texas
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Member; July, 2000 to March, 2001
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Responsible for hearing requests for exceptions to city zoning laws.
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VAX Unlimited
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Founder, President, Vice-President, Class Coordinator; 1991-1997
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Organization supporting computer knowledge and the free exchange of
information. As President, established a successful fundraiser and tutoring
program about computers. Also recruited a strong membership base and
administrative support. As Vice-President, maintained account security and
program quality. As Class Coordinator, scheduled classes and teachers as
well as maintained and updated class materials.
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University of Florida Student Senate
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Senator; January, 1995 to April, 1996
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Held position of senator representing the College of Engineering. Appointed
to the Information and Investigation Committee in March, 1995. Elected to
Senate Minority Leader and Replacement and Agenda Committee in May, 1995.
Appointed to Internal Relations and Orientation Committee in May, 1995.
Worked to improve student participation in and knowledge of Student
Government.
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Upsilon Pi Epsilon
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President; 1996
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Computer Science Honorary, University of Florida Chapter. As President,
responsible for meeting corporate guests, seeking member support for
volunteer requests, and working with faculty and staff.
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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
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Secretary; 1989-1993
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Music Fraternity, University of Florida Chapter. Handled minutes and
attendance. Organized fundraisers, scholarship award, and musical forums.
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