DILEK KOCAAGA KAYA

416-***-****, acghbm@r.postjobfree.com, 16 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada, M5E 2A1

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 12 years of experience as Software Engineer using Java, JEE, and J2ME development

Excellent knowledge of SDLC, object-oriented design, and QA methodology

Splendid communication, research and trouble shooting skills

Highly motivated, self-directed, fast learner and energetic team player

Have experience in leading teams, mentoring juniors, and performing design and code reviews

Master’s Degree in Information Technologies and Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication

Engineering

EDUCATION

M. Sc. in Information Technologies Istanbul, Turkey

University of Bahcesehir, (GPA: 3.63/4.00) 2001 - 2003

B.Sc. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Technical University, (GPA: 3.61/4.00) 1996 - 2000

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML/WML, XML, Shell Scripting, SQL

Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Voldemort

Tools and Standards: JEE, JBPM, ESB, Design Patterns, UML, Weblogic, JBoss, Tomcat, Hibernate,

Seam, Solr, Richfaces, JUnit, TestNG, JMockit, CVS, SVN, Ant, ExtJS, AJAX, Hudson, Collaborater

Protocols: TCP, UDP, SMS, WAP, MMS, INAP, TCAP, SCCP, SS7, HTTP, UCP, SMPP, RMI, SCTP, SUA,

SIGTRAN, Parlay

Operating Systems: Unix, Linux, and Windows

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Cisco Systems Toronto, Canada

Software Engineer 2011 - 2013

Developed and led Metadata Augmentation feature, which facilitates gathering of metadata and images for

movies and TV shows from third parties such as IMDB, Tribune and populating them to VMS quickly and

efficiently. Developed Metadata Augmentation workflow by using JBPM, ESB, SOAP web services to

automate the augmentation process

Led Producer project which enhances metadata entry on VMS by providing wizard-like user interface, and

conducted code and design reviews

Developed and led the integration of VMS with 3rd party recommendation engine to deliver personalized

recommendations using Solr, REST, and Voldemort

Improved performance of loading menu and module configurations 50% by refactoring parts of data layer in

VMS using JDBC rather than JPA (Hibernate)

Designed more efficient development environment for the team by analyzing the existing one’s mishaps and

facilitated the transition to the new environment by providing the detailed instructions and guidance. Reduced

time spent for compilation and deployment of module/s 70% per developer

Sigma Systems Inc. Toronto, Canada

Solutions Developer 2006 - 2011

Designed and coded Web Services application using DOM/SAX Parser, WSDL, XML, JEE, and Weblogic on

UNIX to simulate Subscriber Billing System; retrieving subscriber information from the subscriber repository

by querying the subscriber’s account number or phone number

Developed many EJB applications running in Weblogic on UNIX to source UI or Tech impact parameters from

Sigma’s service definition, to do error handling in case of failure on the soft switches, and to prepare data

which are necessary for other applications such as EJB and web applications. Provided Weblogic Shell Script

using WL Shell scripting language to automate the creation of JEE objects

Coded customized JSP pages using JSP, JavaScript, AJAX, and CSS to add additional functionality to the

existing web application and to make its pages more user friendly

Designed and developed JMS application using JAVA on Weblogic (UNIX) to provide information about the

failure of provisioning to customer’s system by means of JMS Queues and JMS Bridge. Wrote XML schemas

to construct/validate JMS messages

Programmed shell script which connects to Oracle database and migrates all subscribers’ specific services by

adding extra parameters according to the customer’s needs

Led the Telco OSS project, which allows the customer to deliver next-generation services, advanced VoIP,

high-speed data, and video/IPTV services, to its residential and business subscribers

Received company “Sigma’s QAP (Quality Award Program) Award”

Telenity Inc. Istanbul, Turkey

Software Engineer 2004 – 2006

Developed intelligent network applications using JAVA on UNIX (Sun Solaris) with knowledge of INAP,

Ericsson INAP CS1+ protocols, and Parlay to implement Ring Back Tone service, replacing the standard call

connecting tone with a song, commercials or jokes

Participated in network application simulators using JAVA, C++ on Linux to reduce on-site risks and man

power on testing of SMS server over TCAP-IP

Coded a SIGTRAN application using Java, C++, and JNI on HP OpenCall platforms to enable company’s SS7

applications to be run over IP networks

Provided technical support, working closely with HP and developer teams

Infotron Co. Istanbul, Turkey

Software Engineer 2002 – 2004

Developed value-added services based on SMS and MMS messaging using JAVA, PostgreSQL on Linux to

allow mobile subscribers to download mobile service contents such as pictures, texts and ring tones

Implemented WAP services using JSP, WML, Servlets, PostgreSQL, and Apache Tomcat on Linux to allow

mobile subscribers to reach mobile services

Programmed n-tier websites using JSP, Servlets, Javascript, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Tomcat on Linux and

Windows to present mobile users several facility services and to manage easily the contents of services

Wrote J2ME games for Ericsson and Nokia mobile phones to deliver a mobile network operator in Germany

Designed and developed Interactive-TV applications using JAVA, PL/SQL and ORACLE

Received company “Best Worker Award”

University of Bahcesehir Istanbul, Turkey

Computer Research Assistant 2001 – 2002

Educated C, Visual C++, and Computer Network Structure and Mobile communication as Research Assistant

of Computer Engineering

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