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OBJECTIVE

Senior Software Developer / Web Services Developer

• Server-Side Programming
• HTML / XML Rendering
• JBDC Access v Distributed Objects
• Senior software/systems/Web services solutions developer offering cross-platform expertise, first-rate technical skills, fluency in 11 programming languages, and a 20-plus-year-history of leading-edge application design driving new revenue streams well into the seven figures annually.
• Expert understanding of banking, investment, and financial services industry needs and transactions, with proven success architecting state-of-the-art technology solutions for NASDAQ, the Osaka Exchange, Kerry Smith, Credit Suisse First Rochester, and Home Manhattan Bank.
• Respected team leader, able to scope/translate/incorporate complex business needs into highly praised, user-centered designs on-time, on-spec, and on-budget.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible, with reputation for cost-effective problem solving, articulate communication, and tireless work ethic.

• Turnkey Web Services
• Distributed Objects
• Thin Client Software
• Client/Server Architecture Testing
• Scripting & Documentation
• End-User Training & Support
• OOA/OOAD Business
• Requirements Definition
• Technical Infrastructure
• Large-Scale Project Management
• Code Generation
• Troubleshooting & Solution Design

• Languages & Tools:
  Java J2EE , Servlets, JSPs, EJB, CMP, HTML, XML, C, C++, JavaScript, COBOL, BASIC, TAL, Pascal
• Systems:
  Windows, Sun Solaris, Linux, POSIX
• Networking:
  LAN/WAN/MAN/VPN Technologies, Gigabit Ethernet, Layer-Three Switching, Routing, Frame Relay, ATM, TCP/IP
• Databases:
  Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle, SQL/MP

System software development firm building state-of-the-art financial exchange technology, product, and businesses.

• Accountable for customized, total-solution software development furthering client goals and resolving business/ technical challenges.
• Utilize JAVA 2, HTML, and XML to architect turnkey solutions and prototype new technologies.
• Manage full lifecycle application development, from concept to design to test to launch.
• Interface extensively with senior management to scope business needs and ensure customer acceptance/support.

• Innovated risk monitoring tools measuring/tracking cash performance, alerts, and thresholds that enabled STARMARK the ability accurately and comprehensively gather and analyze competitive intelligence on products, services, and pricing. Successful project outcome led to new current assignment developing similar system for Ashton Technologies Trading Group, with five applications presently in development.

  Techniques / Tools: Servlet Containers Resin & TOMCAT , Servlets, JSPs, HTML, XML, Applets, Serializable Objects, JDBC Access Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase , Swing, Applications, ClearCase, MS FrontPage, Java Mail

• Served as senior software developer and part of a five-member team in development of Application Monitoring and Event Notification solution, praised by NASDAQ for its customizable features, ease of use, and multi-tiered structure. Formally recognized by senior executives for superior effort through substantial, five-figure award.

  Techniques / Tools: Servlet Container TOMCAT / iTP Webserver , Servlets, JSPs, HTML, XML, Applets, Serializable Objects, Reflection, JDBC Access SQL Server, SQL/MP, Sybase , SOAP, Swing, MS SourceSafe, MS FrontPage

• Single-handedly developed Electronic Exchange Administration/Helpdesk product for Osaka Exchange, incorporating online help documentation in both English and Japanese. Completed all front-end architecture, installed Web server to implement deployment scripts, set up virtual hosts, and trained end-users on system features/functioning. Won high accolades from client for delivery of intuitive, cutting-edge system and formal award for project success.

  Techniques / Tools: Servlet Containers JRun / iTP Webserver , Servlets, HTML, Applets, Reflection, Internationalization, JDBC Access SQL/MP Sybase , Swing, MS SourceSafe, MS FrontPage

• Architected Listed Trading Help Desk system for listed exchange market activities, convincing client developers of benefits to new technology. Outcomes included dramatic improvements to portability, system scalability, functionality, services distribution, feature enhancements e.g. links/online help , and maintenance costs.

  Techniques / Tools: Servlet Containers JRun / iTP Webserver , OSS POSIX , Webserver, Java Installations, Servlets, HTML, Reflection, JDBC Access SQL/MP Sybase , Sockets, MS SourceSafe, MS FrontPage

• Introduced Web-based technology/Java OO solution to improve flexibility of multiple products, resolving previous design limitations preventing cross-platform functionality and incurring significant annual cost savings.

  Techniques / Tools: Servlet Containers JRun / iTP Webserver , OSS POSIX , Servlets, HTML, Reflection, RMI, CORBA, JDBC Access SQL/MP Sybase , Sockets, MS SourceSafe, MS FrontPage

Acquired by Credit Suisse First Rochester, a leading global investment bank with 2001 annual revenues of 13.9B.

Supervised peak staff of ten software developers and network engineers, with full fiscal and operational accountability for strategic planning, software development utilizing JAVA, C++, C, TAL , product evaluation, project management, and internal/external customer relationship management.

• Commended for Web-based product design meeting the specific needs of in-house business units Fixed Income, Investment Banking, Financial Groups .

  Techniques / Tools: Servlet Container JRun , Servlets, HTML, JDBC Access Sybase

• Initiated Single User Logon Web-based design that enabled access to multiple in-house web sites supported by business unit s IT departments. Provided improve navigation for outside customers

  Techniques / Tools: Servlet Container JRun , Servlets, RMI, CORBA, HTML, JDBC Access Sybase

• Provided simple but effective paperless solutions through imaging software and workflow innovations.

• Researched, evaluated, and presented resilient technology solutions custom-designed to meet divergent client needs. Enjoyed repeated success lowering costs while simultaneously boosting throughput and reliability.

• Launched a number of high-profile technology initiatives to enable full-scale corporate service support. Provided first-ever Internet access services, oversaw transition from fractional T-1 to T-3 operation, augmented security by building multiple firewalls, and accelerated user access through VPN design/launch.

• Oversaw all aspects of technology-related functions during firm s relocation, large network deployment, and explosive growth from 2,000 employees to over 10,000 . Designed 8M LAN/MAN system, praised for enabling trading floor ease of movement, an annual maintenance cost reduction, and a more resilient network. Cutting-edge market-data-services solution eliminated patchwork network for a true trading-floor environment and enabled the business to expand with zero service interrupts to 12 satellite offices and several thousand customers.

• Linked eight back-office and trading-floor remote systems, which led to per-transaction cost reduction and fail-safe communications between New York and London offices.

• Oversaw all network engineering services for trading floor/back office LAN , remote data center MAN , and domestic and international satellite offices WAN .

• Captured 400K vendor discount as a result of design/implementation of legacy systems client/server product solution presented at SIA Securities Industry Association exhibition.

  Techniques / Tools: Tandem TAL, C, Communication Protocols: TCP/IP , Client Side: Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, DLLs

Early Career

• Designed and launched Mortgage-Backed Securities trading system still in use today. Implementation enabled firm to capture dominant position in this financial market space.

  Techniques / Tools: Tandem TAL, C, Cobol 74, 85, Database Enscribe, SQL/MP

• Executed software communication links across multiple systems, clearing houses, and financial services, facilitating optimum service quality and annual clearings settlement cost savings of as much as 100K+ per bank.

  Techniques / Tools: Tandem TAL, C, Communication Protocols: SNA LU2, LU6.2, BYSYNC 3270, TCP/IP

NEW YORK UNIVERISTY New York, NY Certificate in Object Oriented Programming, 2000 C
Programming, 1984 PACE UNIVERSITY New York, NY Pascal Programming, 1985 BASIC
Programming, 1985

Available for Relocation