Accomplished Java Developer with over 20 years of progressive experience in information technology which consists of project development that utilized object oriented analysis and design, Java programming, GUI development, multiple platform architectures, and database management systems. Possesses outstanding analytical and problem solving skills grounded in an approach that is detailed, customer focused, and outcome oriented. Has led multiple large scale projects independently, with limited supervision, which utilized the Solution Delivery Methodology (SDM) framework related to the gathering of business requirements, production of the logical design, physical design, construction, and testing.
Areas of Expertise
- Performed all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Project Lead of large scale projects - Object Oriented Analysis and Design - HTML, JSP, and JavaScript - Java programming - Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) - Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail - Troubleshooting and resolving complex problems - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Able to multi-task working on numerous projects concurrently - Proficient in client-facing role
TECHNICAL SUMMARY:
Hardware: IBM Websphere Application Server (WAS), GlassFish, Tomcat, IBM Websphere MQ, IBM MQ Series, IBM Websphere Portal, IBM RS/6000, Sun Ultra Sparc 4000, Hewlett-Packard 6000, IBM 3090, and IBM 4341 Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95, AIX, UNIX, Solaris, OS/MVS/XA, CICS, Universe, and DOS/VSE Tools: Rational Rose, Use Cases, UML, Lawson Universe Case Tool, Animator, Expeditor, IBM Visual Age Java Workbench, IBM Websphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD), Swing, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Changeman, Endeavor, Panvalet, PVCS, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint Database Applications: MySQL, DB2 UDB, DB2 IBM, Oracle, Lawson Database, Turbo Image, ADABAS, and IMS DB/DC Skills: HTML, JavaScript, Java J2EE Developer, JSP, JDBC, Servlets, Spring, Struts, XML, J2EE architecture, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), EJB, CSS, Web Development, SDLC, MVC, SQL, COBOL, Micro-Focus COBOL, Mainframe, Programmer, Project Management, Effective Time Management skills, Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills, Strong Leadership skills, EDI, TCP/IP, Natural, JCL, and Easytrieve
EDUCATION:
Master of Divinity - The Chicago Theological Seminary Bachelor of Science, Economics - Illinois State University Diploma in Computer Programming - Computer Learning Center
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 2005 - 2009 Business Technical Consultant, CCSP Web Application, 1/2009 - 8/2009 - Provided subject matter expertise (SME) in regards to logical architecture, data sources, and system interdependencies - Reviewed technical descriptions of current state Blue Chip claim adjudication system processing and translated them into business rules that will be utilized by the various CCSP project - Aligned business rules to business processes - Finalized business rules prior to being loaded into RequisitePro Unit Manager, Blue Chip Technical Support, 2006 - 2009 - Managed the day to day activities of staff of 16 that utilized the Solution Delivery Methodology (SDM) framework related to the gathering of business requirements, production of the logical design, physical design, construction, and testing of the technical solutions implemented by application developers - Motivated and mentored staff - Managed resource allocation, risk, project scope, project deliverables, and production release implementations - Interviewed upper-management to determine adequacy and effectiveness of operations, provided advice to senior management, and maintained outstanding customer relations with client personnel that were necessary to conduct multiple projects - Complied with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies, and other applicable corporate and departmental policies - Maintained communication with senior management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and performed special projects as required or requested - Conducted quarterly Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) with direct reports Problems and Defects Leader, Premier Pricing Team, 2005 - 2006 - Served as a Team Leader who led projects, mentored junior developers, coordinated the coding, testing, and implementation of Java components associated with the Premier Pricing web application into the Production environment - Monitored and managed defects in all states of the defect life cycle - Supervised and coordinated the activities of the Triage Team which was responsible for the remediation of system defects - Supervised and coordinated the activities of the Production Support Team - Conducted interviews with job applicants and provided feedback to management regarding applicants technical acumen - Conducted quarterly Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) with members of the Premier Pricing Team - Chaired the Weekly Defect Meeting in which all submitted, assigned and opened defects were discussed with Application Management, the Development Team, Testing Team, Application Infrastructure Team, and Business Analysts
Systems Analyst, Caremark 2000 - 2005 - Served as a Team Leader who led projects, mentored junior developers, coordinated the design, coding, testing, and implementation of projects associated with the Customer Care web application into the Production environment - Analyzed, designed, and developed application systems for the Prescription Services Division within the company - Utilized Rational Rose, UML, Use Cases, Swing, HTML, JSPs, Servlets, XML, JavaScript, SQL, and Java - Worked closely with the client to determine the business needs and system requirements - Participated in the design, development, documentation, and testing of projects - Designed the object model framework using UML design patterns and developed use cases, class diagrams, event diagrams, and sequence diagrams based on the business requirements - Developed Java components and generated dynamic web pages utilizing JSPs and utilized the IBM Websphere Test Environment within the IBM Websphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) to create and test Java components - Coded stored procedures in COBOL/SQL to retrieve and manipulate data from the DB2 database and generated data from the DB2 database by passing queries through JDBC calls
Consultant, Wang Global Services 1997 - 2000 - Functioned as a Team Leader who coordinated the analysis, renovation, and testing of IBM components - Performed a significant role in the analysis and renovation of all compensation and pension source components for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of ensuring that all source code was Year 2000 compliant - Worked closely with the client to determine the business needs and system requirements - Analyzed, designed, and developed application systems for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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