Alex Walker
**** **** ******, *** *******, LA
abhyjy@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A software development position in the Seattle area, where I will be re-
locating in early 2011.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Programming: Java/J2EE, Hibernate, Python, PHP, JavaScript/AJAX. Working
knowledge of Perl and UNIX Shell Scripting.
* Operating Systems: UNIX/LINUX, Mac OS/OS X, Windows
* Databases: Oracle, MySQL. Working knowledge of SQL Server 2005.
* Software: Eclipse, NetBeans, Apache Web Server, Tomcat, ArcGIS,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NVision Solutions, Kiln, MS
Programmer/GIS Software Developer, 2006-Present
- GIS Developer (Subcontractor) at Minerals Management Service, 2007-
present
* Developed a web-based cartography application for MMS Mapping and
Boundary Division using JSF, Hibernate, and ArcGIS Server 9.2.
* Designed and implemented a Python-based system to calculate revenue
sharing for renewable energy leases among coastal states
* Designed and deployed a Python-based weather feed reader to track
hurricane data and integrate into enterprise GIS and database architecture
* Provided support for producing custom maps with ArcGIS and in maintaining
enterprise GIS data
- Other NVision Experience, 2006-2007
* Developed an emergency operations web site using PHP, MySQL, and the Dojo
toolkit that was used extensively by Hancock County, MS in the aftermath of
Hurricane Gustav in 2008.
* Developed a web interface for an agriculture management system using Java
Server Faces and PostgreSQL
* Worked with one other developer to design and implement a callcenter
management system for FEMA trailers deployed throughout Mississippi using
ASP.NET and SQL Server 2005
USENIX Association, Berkeley, CA
Print and Web Project Manager, 2002-2005
* Maintained and updated company web site, including site design and server-
side includes in JavaScript and Perl
* Designed, edited, and produced promotional materials (both print and web)
for technical conferences
* Wrote and maintained Perl scripts to automate internal procedures
* Tested web forms and registration database
American Culinary Institute, San Francisco, CA
Media Director/Editor, 2001-2002
* Designed and maintained company web site
* Created digital artwork, flyers, invitations and other collateral
materials for promotional use
iSyndicate, San Francisco, CA
Web Producer, 2000-2001
* Consulted with clients to provide effective delivery of Java and PHP-
based content solutions
* Acted as a liaison between clients, engineers, and salespeople to
identify needs and ensure client satisfaction
Matthew Bender/Lexis Legal Publishing, San Francisco, CA
Publishing Operations Specialist, 1998-2000
* Maintained data coded in SGML to prepare for publication in print and
electronic formats
* Maintained Perl scripts for manipulation of large text files used in
production of legal manuscripts
CERTIFICATION
* Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), 2007
* Network+ Certified, 2005
EDUCATION
Tulane University, School of Continuing Education, 2006
* Coursework in Java programming
City College of San Francisco, 2002-2005
* Coursework in programming (Perl and C database development,
networking, Apache Web Server, and UNIX administration
University of California, Berkeley Extension, 2002-2003
* Coursework in drawing and graphic design
University of California, Santa Cruz, 1993-1998
* B.A., Modern Literature, with honors