Richard P. Nelson
Melbourne, FL 32934
321-***-**** abmvnz@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain a software engineering position that will enhance my
professional skills, provide challenging software design projects, and
allow opportunities for advancement.
Qualified By:
Over fifteen years of object-oriented software development experience
Experience working in teams at large and small companies
Active DOD Secret Clearance
Strong programming and design skills in Java, C++, and C
A track record of getting the job done on time and within budget
Masters Degree in Computer Science and a Bachelors Degree in Business
Administration
Competent in: Java, C++, C#, AJAX, SQL, php, MS SQL, Object-Oriented
Analysis/Design, HTML, Java script, JSP, Unix, Linux, Windows, Solaris,
ClearCase, ClearQuest
Experience:
03/08 - 03/10 Quantum Technologies Sciences, Inc. (QTSI) Cocoa Beach, FL
Software Engineer - Java, C, C++, Oracle, JMS, AJAX, ClearQuest,
ClearCase, Solaris
Principle developer on the CCAT project a Java integration and development
effort to display and analyze waveforms. Designed a MVC architecture that
integrated with an existing Java Swing GUI application.
Software maintenance on the NDC system. This included analysis of several
JMS system to replace an expensive proprietary system. Prototype software
was developed to verify all required functionality existed in replacement
solution. A recommendation of a replacement product was made. Worked
change requests on a large legacy system. This included analyzing customer
requests, proposing, implementing, and testing code changes.
Developed a web application with an AJAX component for a system to display
the health and status of remote sensors.
09/07 - 03/08 Booz Allen Hamilton, Orlando, FL
Senior Consultant - Java, JSP, Postgresql, Struts, Linux
Software engineer for the National Simulation Center. Developed Java
software on Linux that allows users to enter data into a running
simulation. This included new development and maintenance of existing Java
software.
10/01 - 07/07 Creditel Corp. Melbourne, FL
Software Engineer - Java, MS SQL, JMS, XML, OOD, HTML, JSP
Lead architect of a credit card authorization system using cell phones as
the point of sale device. This involves requirement definition, design and
development of client and server software, databases, operational
procedures, and interfacing the service providers.
Performed system software engineering tasks of the entire life cycle from
requirement definition and system design through implementation,
maintenance, and operation.
Developed software using Java, JDBC, SQL, JSP, Java script, XML, C#, php,
CSS, and HTML using the Eclipse environment.
Application runs on Windows and Linux platforms.
10/99 -10/01 HighPointTrade.com LLC, Melbourne, FL
Software Engineer - Java, MS SQL, JSP, JMS, XML, OOD, HTMP
Developed an Internet-based stock trading system in Java. Involved in all
phases of the software life cycle from system engineering, requirements
definition, system, component design, implementation, testing, and
operations.
Use of Java JDBC, IBM MQ Series, and sockets to communicate between data
storage, servers, and external clients
Developed the database schema and implemented the data access routines
Responsible for design and implementation of the server side software.
After initial development, continued to refine the design and modify the
implementation to make the software more reliable, easier to maintain, and
more efficient
5/95 - 10/99 Exigent, Melbourne, FL (acquired by Harris)
Software Engineer - Java, C++, Solaris, Ada
Responsible for design and development of the Space Vehicle Load Generation
(SVLG) for the Iridium project
Developed an object-oriented design using C++ based on the customer's
requirements
Contracted to Northrop Grumman and assigned to the Joint STARS program.
Worked on Y2K analysis and testing. Verified code (FORTRAN, C, and Ada)
for Y2K compliance.
10/88 - 5/95 Software Productivity Solutions, Indialantic FL
Software Engineer - Ada, OOD,
Worked on Small Business Innovative Research contracts using object-
oriented design in Ada and C++
2/87 - 10/88 Software Technology Inc, Melbourne, FL (changed name to
Exigent)
Software Engineer
Ada development of Graphical Kernel System (GKS) for a Stars Foundation
project
Ported the entire GKS suite to the X Windows System running under Unix
7/84 - 2/87 Harris Corporation, Melbourne FL
Software Engineer
Worked on the GKS Ada project as a test engineer
Assigned to the TISSS project as a Work Package
Education:
1981- 1984 University Of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL
Master of Computer Science
1972 - 1976 Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
References: Professional references provided from employers upon
request.