Joshua K. Johnson
Truman Road
**********@*****.*** Charleroi, PA
15022
Seeking Position As:
SQL Developer
Remarkably intelligent, analytical, and driven SQL Developer with eleven
years of highly extensive experience in software engineering and
development, database development, business and systems analysis, and
documentation. Demonstrated utmost ability to develop, realize, and
implement intricate software applications in different environments.
Creative, reliable, and confident; has proven competence in converting a
mere idea or concept into reality. Displayed superior skills in writing
clean, efficient, and performance-tuned solutions to complex problems;
innovative and patient problem solver. Possesses a commanding capacity to
perfect and maintain various computer applications and languages. A well-
rounded individual and adept at multi-tasking; works well with large groups
as well as one on one. Self-motivated with excellent communication skills;
ability to learn new technology quickly and take a project and run with it
without much direction or supervision. Core competencies include:
< ( Database Management & Development
( Business Analysis & Documentation
( Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
( Software Design & Development
( Systems Analysis & Design
( Project Management
Professional Experience
Americhoice, United Health Group Oct 2008 - Jan
2010
SQL Developer (Claims and Eligibility Integration)
Pittsburgh, PA
< Provided technical and analytical inputs to business analyst and
management as the company's subject matter expert, ensuring to develop
innovative solutions that satisfy goals and objectives.
< Analyzed, developed, and modified complex SQL Server 2000 and 2005
routines and schemas; defined and identified technical requirements.
< Took charge of the server's performance tuning, as well as its technical
documentation, including data diagrams.
< Designed, developed, and implemented feasible solutions, handling
requirements gathering through deployment.
< Tutored, monitored, and provided guidance and direction to less technical
team members on best practices of complex solution development.
Psydian Interactive, Ltd. Mar 2004 - Oct
2008
President / Senior Software Engineer
Charleroi, PA
< Responsible for the design, analysis, and development of several unique
applications.
< Coordinated and monitored on- and off-site testing of several large scale
applications to ensure functionality; facilitated the implementation of
redundant power and backup solutions.
< Developed web site and web applications using HTML, DHTML, JavaScript,
JQuery, XML, AJAX, Classic ASP, PHP, SQL Server, MySql, PostgreSQL, Adobe
Flex 3, ActionScript 3, C#.NET and other various technologies.
< Determined business requirements, prepared software specifications and
presented those to clients; designed and coded various projects utilizing
C#.net / ASP.net.
Mars Exploration Learning Center Oct 2003 - May
2004
Senior Software Engineer / Project Manager
California, PA
< Developed and perfected web based applications following strict design
and schedule specifications using HTML, Classic ASP, and JavaScript.
< Managed and documented live multi-user beta tests; wrote documentation
including general and detailed technical specifications.
< Facilitated the implementation of installation tools and documentation
for complete marketed / distributed product.
Trupar America, Inc. Oct 1998 - Aug
2003
IT Coordinator / Software Engineer / Network Administrator
Bentleyville, PA
< Took charge in the development and implementation of large scale sales
management / inventory / invoicing software using Visual Basic 6, Classic
ASP, and SQL Server 2000.
< Developed software applications that were used for managing the company's
$10+ million annual sales along with contact management, quoting, sales
history, inventory and purchasing.
< Worked on the development of various multi-user tools and applications
using HTML, Classic ASP, MS Access, VBA, SQL Server 2000, C#.NET.
< Managed and documented beta and load testing for all software, including
ISO 9001 documentation and flowcharting.
< Responsible for PC & network troubleshooting as well as implementation of
redundant backup solutions for two locations; constructed and maintained
networks with over 30 workstations and Windows 2000 servers.
Technical Skills
MS Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 (MS Windows Server NT 4 / 2000 /
2003
Classic ASP ( PHP ( Visual Basic 6.0 ( C#.NET ( Visual Basic.NET ( ASP.NET
Regular Expressions ( XML / XSLT ( Adobe Flex / Flash Builder 4 (
ActionScript 4
SQL Server 7 / 2000 / 2005 ( Oracle 9 & 10 ( MySQL ( PostgreSQL
HTML ( DHTML ( CSS ( JavaScript ( JQuery ( AJAX
MS Office Suite ( MS Access ( VBA ( VBScript ( IIS
Adobe Photoshop ( Adobe Dreamweaver
Notable Highlights
< Successfully operated own company for four years named Psydian
Interactive, which offered freelance consultancy and design of products
and solutions.
< Perfected and mastered SQL and database development; used this technology
in all previous jobs and projects.
< Served as technical lead on a large scale project while employed at
Americhoice, which proved high level of competence in team building and
leadership.