Systems Analyst / Project Manager with extensive experience in all aspects of the design, development and implementation of software for engineering and financial applications. Experienced in the formation and mentoring of project teams. Experienced in both business and technical analysis, architecture design, project management and hands-on development of Java/EJB components. Most recent experience is in the architectural design and implementation of EAI and B2B solutions using BEA’s Weblogic Platform.
Concert / British Telecom – Systems Architect/Analyst
(1996 - 2003)
Participated in the analysis and design of intercompany solutions for the ordering and provisioning of global Telecom services. This included the high-level and low-level design of an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) solution using BEA’s WebLogic Platform and Integration products. The implemented solution was based upon JMS messaging and included the definition of message naming and routing standards between North American and European EAI servers, the definition of XML based message format standards, and the use of XSL templates. The project involved working with the numerous BT affiliated companies in both North America and the European Union to obtain a solution design.
Participated in the analysis and design of an intercompany B2B solution between BT and AT&T for the exchange of global provisioning orders. This included the design of XML based message protocols and the implementation of EAI and B2B solutions using JMS and EBJ applications running in the Weblogic Platform 7.0 environment. Persistence utilized EBJ bean-managed persistence methods using JDBC. The design included the entity relationship diagrams (ERD) and table/index designs to be implemented in an Oracle 8I environment. Design and construction utilized Use Cases and UML processes in both Rational Rose and TogetherSoft (TogetherJ) environments.
Responsible for the design and development of a web-based Bid Management application using Java Servlets and JDBC. The application provided for the collection, routing and tracking of bid requests for BT global networks and was deployed world-wide with over 1000 users. Design and construction utilized Use Cases and UML processes in both Rational Rose and TogetherSoft environments.
Responsible for the organization and staffing of an Architecture Team for BT North America and the initial implementation of distributed object technologies within Concert using C++ and Iona’s CORBA products. The initial prototype was a real-time integration of network inventory from several sources for trouble management and received BT’s Innovations Award for 1997.
Comprehensive Computer Consultants - Consultant
(1995 – 1996)
Designed and developed Video Content Management and Digital Channel Mapping application components for an interactive media distributor using a three-tier, object-oriented architecture consisting of Windows based client applications, Sybase's Unix based InterMedia Server database product, and the use of stored procedures to encapsulate business objects.
Trecom Business Systems - Consultant
(1993 – 1995)
Technical lead for the development of a client-server Circuit and Service Order Provisioning application for the telecommunications industry using Gupta's SQL Windows and a Unix based Oracle database server. This included the development of object-oriented window classes to ensure consistency of presentation and basic functionality throughout the application. Previously the lead designer for the development of a Global Billing application using both SQL Windows and SQL*Forms. This included the development of object-oriented classes for data storage and retrieval.
1st Approach - Consultant
(1990 – 1993)
Designed and developed Plant Maintenance and Work Control applications for a nuclear power plant using Gupta's SQL Windows, Oracle's SQL*Forms and Visual C++ in a distributed database, client-server environment utilizing both Oracle and DB2 databases. Developed large-scale entity-relationship diagrams and relational data models to address the need for full integration of all plant applications.
Performed assessments of existing nuclear information systems for the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant and developed a five year plan for the implementation of new systems and enhancements to support the configuration management and plant maintenance programs. Conducted user oriented design workshops utilizing a JAD methodology and Excelerator CASE tools to develop current and proposed system models.
United Energy Services – Section Manager
(1988 – 1989)
Responsible for recruiting, marketing and the delivery of information systems consulting services to nuclear industry clients.
Coopers & Lybrand - Senior Manager
(1986 – 1988)
Managed and performed EDP audits for various clients and industry groups, including the development of custom audit software, review of business applications, review of MIS methods and procedures, and the review and testing of security systems.
Hallmark, Brooks & Lozier - Consultant
(1985 – 1986)
Performed the detailed requirements analysis to define the functional and procedural requirements for an integrated Materials Management and Procurement application for the final phase of construction of the Plant Vogtle Nuclear Generating Station.
Coopers & Lybrand - Senior Manager
(1981 – 1985)
Managed the selection and implementation of hardware and software for Tampa Port Authority and participated as a senior analyst in the design and development of a Customer Information System for the City of Atlanta's municipal water and sewer utility. Performed requirement definitions, software selection, and implementation management for various clients and industry groups.
Consultec, Inc. – Software Engineer
(1980 – 1981)
Participated in the analysis, design and development of a Medicaid screening and processing application module for the State of Kansas.
Management Science America - Software Engineer
(1977 – 1980)
Performed software installation, modifications and customer training for MSA's Human Resource Management application and assisted regional offices with installation problems and the development of automated installation procedures.
Education
M.S., Southern College of Technology, 1994 Major: Computer Science
MBA, Mercer University (40 credit hours, degree not completed)
B.A., State University of New York, 1977
Personal
Vietnam veteran, honorable discharge.
References
Personal and business references will be furnished upon request.