Resume of Software Engineer

Title
Software Engineer

Primary Skills
20+ years of successful experience in software and database design, development, testing and optimization.

Location
US-IL-Naperville

Posted
Jan-09-08

PROFILE

* More than 20 years of successful experience in software and database design, development, testing and optimization. Proven ability to execute decisions in dynamic, demanding environments. Strategic thinker with the unique ability to translate big picture vision into detailed action plans.
* Proficient in computer programming in C, assembly, COBOL, PASCAL, FORTRAN, C++, Shell and other project specific languages. Experience on UNIX, embedded, and proprietary systems. Extensive experience in programming and testing fault tolerant real time systems, as well as database design and development. Tool proficiency includes, but is not limited to: Wireshark, Tecktronix Spectra, various hardware and software debuggers, simulators, CVS, Bugzilla and various change management systems. Proficient in code management systems providing traceability of changes.
* Diverse experience in ISO 9000 standards; PQMI (Process Quality Metrics Initiative) guidelines; critical chaining; critical path planning methods; tools and methods for iterative development methodologies.
* Streamline costs while overseeing implementation of applications and solutions from inception to completion. Reduce project lifecycle through effective planning and resource utilization. Excellent communication abilities.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALCATEL-LUCENT, Naperville, IL 1984 - 2007
Formerly Lucent Technologies and AT&T. Progressive professional career developing through various technical levels at AT&T and Lucent Technologies. Promoted to Member of Technical Staff in 1990.

Member of Technical Staff 2002 - 2007
Coordinated and supported various critical projects for call processing enhancements. Managed several software design, development and testing projects. Created, developed and ensured accuracy of software on a large Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Media Gateway Controller system (Plexus) in C. Developed software to enhance functionality and convert between ISUP, SIP and Channel Associated protocols, utilizing H.248 protocol to the Media Gateway. Executed testing and initiated debugging procedures for new features.
Major Projects:
* Software Project Team Lead: planned and oversaw multiple location software development and implementation for Government Emergency Telecommunication System; performed software development and performance testing. Completed channel selection algorithms, feature control and signaling protocol.
* Traveled to Qingdao, China and managed software development and testing on-site in order to maintain project timelines for a large, key project which was held up due to logistic requirements.
* Softswitch Project: Developed software in C and C++ on a large softswitch (Plexus & LSS) and performed interoperability testing.
* Performed capacity and performance testing on the 5ESS telecommunication switch.
* Chose hard disk drive replacement and preformed capacity and performance testing for an existing real time data collection system. Worked with factory to ensure order and installation procedures were updated.
* Created training materials and software documentation.

Member of Technical Staff 1990 - 2002
Instrumental member of software development and technical team to manage several large-scale projects during time period. Worked on all three phases of a large hardware/software project (XTSI) spanning more than five years. Managed numerous database development projects focused on data analysis and functionality.

Major Projects:
* Software Team Lead on Phase II and III for the large-scale, successful and ISO 9000 Certified XTSI project: partnered with and led teams of designers to create overall software design ensuring cost control and functionality. Oversaw inclusion of multiple hardware versions. Designed database support requirements and developed real time recovery software, as well as a large portion of database software. Member of on-site customer support team for initial deployment; assisted in developing customer's system documentation.
* Led software development for a device driver of a high-speed link on a Signaling Transfer Point system utilized to relay SS7 messages.
* Responsible for choosing an enhanced replacement hard disk drive for a real time billing data collection system.

Accomplishments:
* Received a commendation letter from an internal training group for directing training for instructors, which was instrumental in refining effectiveness of training group and providing detailed, professional classes to customers, 1998.
* Received recognition award from a divisional vice president and general manager for assisting in training and supporting personnel in new hardware (XTSI), 1995.
* Received a certificate of recognition from a senior executive for assisting in a successful customer presentation to present capability and feature of a proposed system, 1995.
* Recipient, "Quality Recognition" award: awarded by a vice president of customer service for outstanding contribution to success through quality management, 1994.
* Entrusted with mentoring and supporting new developers.
* Assisted in providing developer requirements for transition from an old operating system to a UNIX development environment.
* Created a cost-benefit analysis presentation in order to increase PC utilization in various departments, which produced $95,000 in cost savings, 1989.
Information Systems Staff Member 1984 - 1990
Concentrated experience during time period on database design and enhancements meeting various internal and external business requirements. Performed all areas of design, development, testing and analysis. Interacted with corporate and departmental personnel to establish specifications before updating of systems. Reviewed weekly objectives with team and scheduled project deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction. Met with management, sales and technical teams to convey strategic initiatives. Interacted with vendors to purchase equipment.
* Developed real time database software for a large telecommunication system to provision hardware, customer data and the North American numbering plan (4ESS, 1AESS, and AUTOPLEX 10).
* Managed development of network management software to control congestion on a real time telecommunication system (1AESS).


EDUCATION

MS, Computer Science, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 1990
BS, Computer Science, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 1982

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