SHAWN MCGUIRE
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
***************@*****.***
LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Information Technology professional with over 10 years experience in
application development, supporting a variety of users in creative,
technology and banking environments. Focused on strong communications,
interpersonal, and mentoring skills. Demonstrated ability and desire to
learn new systems, processes and technology. Core competences and
expertise includes:
Team Leadership / Mentoring Presentations / Virtual Demonstrations
Software Architecture / Design Troubleshooting / Testing / Analysis
User Training / Knowledge Sharing Technical Materials / Documentation
Code Reviews / Performance Fixes Held Top Secret Government Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION, Cleveland, OH 2007 to 2010
$1.9 billion manufacturer marketing the second-largest brand of greeting
cards in North America
Software Engineer
. Primary developer and supporter of Freehand/Illustrator automations used
by over 100 artists
. Worked directly on design with creative artists to ensure user needs are
accurately being met
. Mentored Java development including (ANT, log4J, XML) in IBM's
RSA/WebSphere environment
. Attended weekly Java team meetings to share knowledge and discuss good
coding practices
. Protected Java software integrity by connecting WebSphere with Harvest
for safe code versioning
. Documented over 50 automations including: design, inventory,
functionality, and screenshots
AllteL WIRELESS, Twinsburg, OH 2000 to 2007
Now a part of Verizon Wireless, creating America's Largest Mobile Family -
80 Million Strong.
Senior Client Server Developer
. Developed a Java/XML performance fix that improved runtime from 50 hours
down to 30 minutes
. Led the MyPhone part of MyCircle which included coding Siebel's eBusiness
web middleware
. Presented a variety of software created in front of an audience and
virtually using NetMeeting
. Oversaw code reviews for my team members, as well as, attended code
reviews for my work
. Administrated PVCS Dimensions as a trusted employee for maintaining
software integrity
. Coded Vitria's BusinessWare (Java middleware) using XML to connect
between legacy systems
. Drafted UNIX Korn shell scripts to automate SQL data loads into Siebel's
Oracle database
. Followed the corporate software development lifecycle including:
requirements, design, development, deployment, testing and maintenance
Aerojet, Azusa, CA 2000
This facility, now part of NorthRop Grumman, is a major space and defense
contractor specializing in missile and space propulsion, and defense and
armaments.
Associate Engineer
. Invented an Object-Oriented Java application utilizing the Java Swing GUI
Library
. Programmed C Code on an SGI IRIX system to handle file parsing and
analysis of flight data
. Built UNIX C shell and Korn shell scripts for automating file transfer
and file error handling
. Reinstated Top-Secret Clearance
KeyBank, Cleveland, OH 1998 to 1999
One of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with
consolidated total assets of approximately $98 billion.
UNIX Distributed Systems Engineer
. Instructed and supported over 100 users, utilizing PC Anywhere, as a
Windows NT administrator
. Performed on UNIX and Windows support teams for the KeyCounselor and
key.com projects
. Maintained UNIX scripts on HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris servers
. Completed two Summer Technology Internship programs with KeyCorp
MILITARY SERVICE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, North Carolina/ Okinawa/ California. 1992
to 1996
Satellite Communications Operator:
. Planned and supervised field deployment logistics and operations as the
senior team member
. Trained personnel in duties of satcom operations, as well as, equipment
maintenance
. Supported UNIX-based communication equipment as well as external radios
and antennas
. FBI-background investigated and approved Top Secret Clearance for
satellite message traffic
EDUCATION
MS, Computer and Information Science, Cleveland State University,
Cleveland, OH
BS, Computer and Information Science, Cleveland State University,
Cleveland, OH
BS, Mathematics, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems
MS Windows 98/NT/2000/XP, Mac OSX, MS DOS, HP-UX, AIX, Sun
Solaris
Programming Languages
Java(7+ years), C, C++, Visual Basic, HTML, JavaScript, UNIX Script
Software
MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook),
SQL Server, IBM RSA (WebSphere), AllFusion Harvest, Java NetBeans,
PVCS Dimensions, Remedy, Vitria BusinessWare, Siebel eBusiness, XML Spy,
Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Illustrator JavaScript/Plugins, Mac
Codewarrior/XCode