MARLON L. JACKSON
*** ***** ***** **** ? Oxford, MS 38655 ? C.662-***-**** ?
**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly skilled IT professional who has made huge contributions to new
and existing software systems. Uncanny ability to absorb new programming
tools and languages as well as translate code from one language to
another. A surgeon in terms of tactical approach to applying programming
logic. Emphasizes detail - software should be built on as solid a
foundation as allowed by the requirements. Able to thrive individually
and within a team. Requires little to no supervision. Finding creative
solutions to problems is even more gratifying. Not intimidated by
projects that involve new research.
I am confident enough in my abilities that I feel that, if given a little
time, I can master almost anything computer related.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: Java, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, C++, C#, VB.net, ASP.net, VBA,
PL/SQL, SQL, CSS, and HTML
Platforms: Windows XP and Unix
Database: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, JavaDB (Apache Derby), and
PostgreSQL
Other Skills: Website development, MS Office, and some web design
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Software Developer II Applied Enterprise Solutions LLC;
Oxford, MS 38655
March 2008 - present
. Spearheaded IUID compliance effort by writing over 90% of the IUID
parsing code. IUID parsing application gained the attention of
potential clients leading to many software contract acquisitions either
directly or through a domino effect. Parsing code was written and
maintained in several different languages - Java, JavaScript, C#, and
VBA. At least 3000 lines long in each language. Also conducted a lot
of research to determine requirements for writing the code. Became go-
to person for IUID information.
. Trusted to produce solid behind the scenes work such as file parsers
(some clearly not even designed for parsing), advanced algorithm
implementation, and database schema design with little to no
supervision.
. Also worked on front-end interfaces
. Developed desktop software, web-based software, and handheld software
(Windows Mobile) under short deadlines
. Sometimes helped co-workers solve coding problems
. Most clients in U.S. Department of Defense.
. Languages utilized were Java, JavaScript, VB.net, C#, ASP.net,
JavaServer Faces, VBA, PL/SQL, SQL, CSS, HTML and C/C++ programming.
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Associate Software Developer FNC Inc.; Oxford,
MS 38655
Aug. 2007 - March 2008
. While working on issues, potential problems were sometimes identified in
code and then fixed without request. These were unseen benefits to the
company.
. Responsible for software enhancements and bug fixes.
. Work primarily consisted of development under a Microsoft .NET
environment. Languages used were VB.net, C#, and some JavaScript/AJAX.
Database technology was MS SQL Server and T-SQL.
. First position obtained after being awarded Master's degree.
Web Application Developer U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Sedimentation
Laboratory; Oxford, MS 38655
July 2005 - Aug. 2007
. Required me to learn and apply a lot of new things independently through
research. Worked under Dr. Eddy Langendoen while in graduate school as
a web application developer. The official job title is Hydrologic
Technician. Main objective of work was to program components for a
mapserver web application using Java Mapscript, Java Beans, Java Server
Pages, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
Research Assistant Univ. of MS - Comp. Science Dept.; University,
MS 38677
Aug. 2004 - Aug. 2005
. Worked part-time under Dr. Dawn Wilkins as a research assistant. Main
objective of work was to aid in the effective start of a Bioinformatics
degree program at Mississippi Valley State University. Work had
included the creation of web pages, research on bioinformatics, and
designing and implementing web interfaces.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Science University of
Mississippi
Aug. 2005 - May 2007
. Accumulated GPA of 3.7
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University of
Mississippi
Aug. 2001 - May 2005
. Cum Laude
. Accumulated overall GPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale)
. Accumulated GPA of 3.6 in all computer science classes
Special Courses Taken
. Computational Biology
. Bioinformatics
. Java Graphics
. Scientific Data and Visualization
. Artificial Intelligence