ZEHAFTA BERHE

**** * *** ****** • Fairfield, Iowa 52557

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JAVA DEVELOPER

Skilled, highly-qualified and solution-driven Java/JEE developer with 3 years of software engineering experience building best in class web applications and systems customized to meet user requirements. In-depth experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, interface implementation, testing and maintenance. Implemented custom tailored web applications successfully utilizing the latest frameworks, web services and methodologies with efficient front end tools.

Languages: Java (Java SE, Java EE), PHP

Web: JSP, Servlet, JQuery, Angular JS, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Ajax, XML, JMS

Databases: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, JDBC

Tools: NetBeans, Eclipse, Maven, UML Modeling (StarUML), Bootstrap

Platforms: Windows, Linux

Design Patterns: Singleton, Factory, MVC, Facade, Proxy, Iterator, Template, DAO

SDLC: Agile, Waterfall

Frameworks: JSF, Spring, Hibernate

Web/App Servers: Glassfish, Tomcat

Web Services: SOAP, RESTFUL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAREER NOTE: Completed on-campus studies and currently taking distance education courses to complete a Master's Degree in Computer Science (Available for full-time, W-2 employment).

MALAM ENGINEERING, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia • 2014-2015

A software development start-up company focused on data centers and network infrastructures.

Java Developer

Played active roles on major web-based application design projects. Conducted analysis on project requirements and formulated plans based on client specifications. Employed Agile methodology to ensure project efficiency. Implemented Hibernate and Spring frameworks for back-end persistence and business logic development.

Selected Projects:

Hospital Management System: Created 2 key modules using Spring framework and MVC Architecture. Designed GUI with JSF. Used Hibernate, Spring, Spring MVC, JMS, JSF, Servlets, J2EE APIs, and Apache Tomcat Server. Developed tables in SQL.

Online Hotel Reservation System: Designed and developed Use Case Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, and Class Diagrams using StarUML. Built user interfaces using JSP, HTML and CSS. Used JavaScript for front-end validations.

Technologies: Spring, Spring MVC, MVC Design Pattern, Hibernate, Servlets, NetBeans, SQL Server, Apache Tomcat, CSS, HTML, JSP, JavaScript, JMS, JSF, Eclipse, Junit

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ROMHAY DAS ICT SOLUTIONS PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia • 2013-2014

Software development start-up company focused on sustainably improving Ethiopia’s development.

Java Developer

Served as a key member on a team of developers and coordinated complete software development lifecycle. Formed strong partnership to successfully integrate module resulting in a unified, high-performance application. Wrote high quality code and performed in-depth testing and troubleshooting to identify best in class solutions to satisfy client business needs. Part of team providing solutions and in-depth analysis related to application system requirements.

Selected Projects:

School Management System: Oversaw organization of 2 modules including gathering requirements and ensuring compliance with time and budget constraints. Designed, implemented, and tested the system. Developed user interface for student payment management using Spring and Hibernate frameworks. Wrote complex SQL queries.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science

(In progress via distance education; expected completion 2018)

Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa

Relevant Courses:

Java Fundamental Programming Practices, Java Modern Programming Practices, Web Application Programming, Web Application Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Algorithms

Degree in Computer Science and Engineering

Mekelle Institute of Technology, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2009-2014

Calculus One & Two - Kentucky and Community and Technical College System, USA, 2007-2008

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Online Shopping Application, Maharishi University of Management: Performed role of Java Developer on a web-based online shopping app with multiple product categories enabling sellers to register and post available products for customer viewing and subsequent sale. Developed the product categories. Used JSF, JSP, AJAX, Primefaces, CSS3, HTML5 with Netbeans IDE. Created pages based on a JSF Template and used Primefaces to develop the various components of the page. Developed a View Products module and an Upload Products module. Partnered with 3 other team members to integrate all modules into a complete application.

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Academic Projects Continued

Blogging Application, Maharishi University of Management: Java Developer on design and build of a blogging application enabling a group of users to record their opinions or process information. Allows multiple users to post, delete and update posts and comments. Created post and comment module using JSP, Bootstrap and Spring, and Spring MVC. Delivered a secure application using Spring Security. Partnered with another team member to integrate all modules into a complete application.

NerdLuv Project, Maharishi University of Management: Developed online dating web application matching users by personal type and OS favorites. Designed UI and login modules using PHP, HTML, CSS, MySQL. Managed cookies and sessions and wrote valid HTML and CSS.

Online Dictionary, Maharishi University of Management: Developed single-page web-based English dictionary application. Performed UI design, implemented word query using jQuery Ajax. Allowed autocomplete for use input with jQuery autocomplete and definition retrieval without refreshing page using HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, AJAX and MySQL.

Library Management System, Maharishi University of Management: Developed desktop application using Java 8 features and JavaFX technologies. New Java 8 features such as lambda expression, streams, implemented methods in interfaces and Java FX are used to develop the application.

Library Management System, Mekelle Institute of Technology: Worked independently developing a web-based library management system. Wrote code, identified issues, performed debugging, and provided application support. Utilized MySQL, JDBC, JSP, AJAX, Servlets, PHP, JavaScript, and CSS.

Job Search Mobile Application, Mekelle Institute of Technology: Partnered with 3 team members to create a computer job hunting mobile app using import.io and parse.com. Developed a data retrieval and storage module between import.io and the cloud storage (parse.com). Used Javascript, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, import.io (to scrape data) and parse.com (cloud storage).

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