TheodoreWDennis-Resume
- 1. TTHHEEOODDOORREE WW.. DDEENNNNIISS Denton, TX Cell: (940) 230-3787 [email protected] Key Skills Agile Methodology Application Architecture Application Design Cloud Technologies ColdFusion Data Modeling Database Design Delphi Delphi for PHP Eclipse IDE HTML Java JavaScript MySQL NOLOH OOP ObjectPascal Oracle PL/SQL PHP PostgreSQL Requirements Analysis Shell Scripting Website Architecture Website Design Website Development XHTML SSOOFFTTWWAARREE EENNGGIINNEEEERR Expertise in enterprise database application solutions Software Engineer who has worked on various projects at various levels spanning 24 years of experience. Software production that has spanned vertical markets at different levels and various utilizations of the SDLC. Levels have spanned from single-tier through multi-tier into Data Warehousing and Cloud-based solutions. Capable of leading software development teams and assess requirements from multiple user communities within the same organization or different organizations. Technology Summary Databases Informix, Interbase, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, Teradata Operating Systems Unix-Based Systems (AIX, HP-UX, SCO, Solaris) Linux-Based Systems (CentOS, Red Hat) Windows (all) Languages Apex, ColdFusion, HTML, Informix-4GL, Java, JavaScript, ObjectPascal, PHP, PL/SQL, PowerScript, SQL, Unix/Linux Shell (bash, ksh, sh), Windows PowerShell Tools AutoSys, Delphi, Delphi for PHP, Eclipse IDE for J2EE, Fourgen CASE Tools, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MySQL Workbench, PowerBuilder, TOAD Career Experience ProMedia Telecom, Inc. Software Developer Richardson, TX / Plano, TX May 2013 – Present Tekim Solutions, LLC Data Architect Plano, TX / Irving, TX July 2012-April 2013 Dennis Computer Solutions, LLC Denton, TX Owner 1998-2012 Staffing Technologies Plano, TX Technical Architect 2007-2008 Essilor Of America Farmers Branch, TX IT Project Manager 2000-2007 Aquent Fort Worth, TX Staff Augmentation Consultant 1998-2000 EXE Technologies Dallas, TX Technical Project Lead 1997-1998 Triad Data Systems Dallas, TX Staff Augmentation Consultant 1997 AEC Data Systems San Antonio, TX Senior Programmer 1991-1997
- 2. Education Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Computer Science Mathematics Military Science 1983-1987 University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Computer Science Mathematics 1988-1991 Establishing a proven track record in successfully creating solutions while utilizing Software Development techniques and practices. Recent Project Highlights listed in reverse chronological order: Java / Back-end Database Development: Member of a Scrum Team which created add-on web-based modules for a targeted Global Solution based upon open source technologies. Created screen layouts based upon the GWT Framework and implemented additional components into this layout which used GWT as a parent hierarchy. Created and managed the database which supported the functionality of this web-based application. Technologies include Eclipse IDE, MySQL, Postgres, MSSQL, Java & GWT. Web application served up to user through Apache/Tomcat including an additional JBOSS layer for web server management and implementation. EDI Development & Support: Created new EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) interfaces and provided support to existing EDI interfaces. EDI Documents included both inbound and outbound documents to support existing communication with current trading partners and establishment of communication with new trading partners. Interfaces developed with Oracle 11g PL/SQL and interfacing with Oracle Applications 11i. Included utilization of Korn Shell on OEL (Oracle Enterprise Linux) and Oracle PL/SQL packages. Data Services Data Architecture: Created Unix jobs and a web portal that enables the Data Services team to communicate with the Business users and key stakeholders in all matters surrounding data coming into and out of the Data Warehouse. Technologies utilized include HTML, JavaScript (EXTJS 4.1 Framework), SQL, ColdFusion and on the UNIX servers included Korn Shell and the automation of jobs utilizing CA AutoSys. CarsWorld.com: An industry-dedicated search engine built from the ground up on a LAMP model utilizing NOLOH (a PHP Framework). A relational database designed in MySQL Workbench and utilizing standardized relational database features along with triggers and stored procedures. YourKeyHost.com: A solution designed and implemented for a Web Hosting provider for businesses and consumers. Built on a LAMP model with primary site built on XHTML with Flash components. Also integrated WHMCS/cPanel technologies into the site. Insurance Master: A solution designed for a small insurance agency in the Dallas area. Built completely in the cloud on Force.com technologies utilizing their existing data structures as a base and enhancing to support specific business requirements. Front end also built on Force.com technologies utilizing the Apex programming language. Data Warehousing Data Quality: Team formed at AT&T shortly after the merger between at&t and Southwestern Bell. Contracted in as the Technical Architect to organize the technology aspects of data quality such that it meets the needs of the business. Technologies utilized included Teradata, Solaris, ERWin/ERX for data modeling and implementation of automated tasks to start assessing the quality of the data in the Data Warehouse. Customer Referential: Brought in to organize, create, implement and deploy a centralized intranet-based solution for usage by multiple departments within Essilor Of America. This solution spanned 4 distinct A/R systems and over 70 manufacturing labs. Led a team of 5 software developers through the initial production phase and implementation. Also coordinated with IT Operations during these phases to assure a smooth Enterprise-wide implementation. Sabre, Inc.: Contracted as a member of a team that supported the existing internal invoicing solution. Written primarily in Informix-4GL with Informix Online as a backend, created additional features for the product including a vacation/sick accrual engine based upon existing business rules. Also participated in the conversion to SAP. WMS: Technical Lead on customizations to the Warehouse Management System product used by General Motors while working for EXE Technologies. Led a team of 5 programmers to completion of 2 customizations projects. Performed requirements assessment and technical designs all the way through to coding completion and testing. Technologies utilized included AIX,
- 3. Informix-4GL, Informix Online Database mixed with some C and shell scripting. Facilities Management: First employee of a startup software company based in San Antonio, TX. Flagship project was designed and written in Informix-4GL with Informix-SE as the database and utilization of Fourgen CASE Tools on SCO Unix. Participated in many implementations of this product at several educational and commercial environments. Also, served as a key participant of the evolution of the product into client/server utilizing PowerBuilder and conversion of the existing Informix database into Informix Online, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Able to Travel Available for Full-Time & Contract Assignments