Kenny A. Chaffin

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KENNY A. CHAFFIN

***** **** ******* ***

Aurora, CO 80012

303-***-**** Email: abo4nc@r.postjobfree.com

Website http://www.kacweb.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Continued growth in my technical and business expertise in on-line and

standalone programming environments.

CAREER SUMMARY:

20 Years experience in the Computer Field

12 years experience in internet/web programming

(perl, java, javascript, c#, html)

5+ Years Technical and Project management at U S WEST Adv. Technologies

creating technology assessment reports, methodologies, and standards.

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

(Univ. of Colorado)

Additional academic study in the field of psychology, continued

independent study in many areas - art, writing, photography, computers

and electronics

FCC (1st class) Radiotelephone and Extra Class Amateur Radio Licenses

Colorado Engineering in Training Certification

KEY SKILLS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Programming to implement and support dynamic and personalized e-commerce

websites using Java, Perl, SQL, ATG Dynamo, Oracle, Toad, MySQL, XML, XSL, XSD

etc., HTML, Photoshop, PHP, C#, Asp.Net, Visual Studio .NET, Netbeans, Apache,

IIS, MS-SQL, (familiar with weblogic, jboss and other application servers). C,

C++, Visual C++, Basic, Visual Basic

Design and development of interactive websites including database design and

interfaces for customer information storage, classified advertising, e-commerce,

student records, course selection and registration.

Implementation of web-based e-commerce for various companies and industries.

Unix-based webmaster and system administration skills (Solaris,

Apache, Enterprise Server, Mysql, Realaudio, Ichat, Perl, Java..)

Extensive experience in Internet application design, programming and graphics

Experience creating stand-alone applications for Windows, Unix, and Linux Design,

development, and programming of numerous professional websites including site

and graphic design, programming and management.

Developed corporate-level System and Process level standards for US WEST.

Published author of over 50 science and technical articles.

Hardware design, engineering, programming and production of a microprocessor based

communications and voice synthesis systems for PCs.WORK EXPERIENCE:

October 2007 - System Architect

Present CSG Systems

Open source enterprise application development using Java, C,

C# programming languages, JBoss, Glassfish application servers and

PostgreSQL and Oracle database systems. Design and development of

customer facing applications, which provide services, web services

and user interfaces to an existing IBM mainframe system that

provides billing services to the cable TV and satellite TV

industries (Dish, Comcast ).

Systems and Technologies used: Java 1.4 6, EJB3, JBoss 4.0 5.0,

JBoss Portal, Apache, PostgreSQL 8.1, Netbeans 6, Eclipse, Subversion,

Maven 1.0-3.0, Jira, Spring, Hibernate, Seam, custom interfaces (middleware)

to IBM mainframe, C, C#, Visual Studio .Net, Windows 2003 server.

July 2001 - Sr. Web Applications Developer

October 2007First Advantage Saferent

Java programming design, implementation, bug fixing on ATG Dynamo

Application Server. (Dynamo 5.0, 5.1, 5.5 6.2, Oracle 8i,9i)

Implementation of Credit Card Processing for Independent Owner

Application. Bug fixes and enhancements on main application. Development

of custom "Profile" object to replace Dynamo Personalization Server (cost

reduction). Implementation of major revision - "SSNDip Removal" to reduce

cost of business resulting in significant cost savings. Worked on

replacing proprietary XML handling in ATG Dynamo to move to open standards

(JAXP, Xerces, etc.) C#, Asp.Net programming to create a web-based

consumer interface to on-line insurance application and property

management system. Designed and implemented three-layer architecture

(data, business, user) for ease of programming, maintenance and

enhancement.

July 2000 - Senior Software Engineer

May 2001Information and Graphics Systems (IGS)

Design, architecture, and implementation for IGS client websites and

systems using Java 1.2.2, Redhat Linux/Linux, MySQL, Oracle, ATG Dynamo 4.5.0

application servers and Apache webservers, Enhydra 3.0.1 application

server. Designed and implemented a dynamic subsystem for AT&T Broadband

Systems to integrate ATG Dynamo to Interwoven XML files for display of

channel offerings based on user location.

Design, architecture, implementation and team lead in developing a Driver

Training system for IGS client KQ Corporation for the State of Hawaii.

This system was designed using public domain technologies (Enhydra, MySQL).

The system provided login security, various user priviledges (administrator,

student, teacher). It provided student registration, tracking and management

functions as well as interfacing to a driving simulator provided by Hyperion

Technologies for triggering 'drives' and collecting results.

Systems and Technologies used: Apache Web server, MySQL, Oracle 8.1.5,

Linux 6.2, ATG Dynamo 4.5 Application, Commerce, and Personalization Servers.

XML, UML, SQL, Javascript 1.2, Java 2.0, Visual Cafe, Jbuilder, Kawa,

Photoshop, Ultraedit

January 2000 - Senior Web Programmer

June 2000Wholepeople.com

Programming, enhancing and maintaining the Wholepeople.com website backend

using Java 1.1.7, 1.2, Oracle, ATG Dynamo 4.5.0 application servers and

Apache webservers. Created kiosk login mechanism for tracking kiosk

registrations and purchases. Implemented WHMD "catcher" pages to link

partner websites and display selected products. Worked with Netperceptions,

Cybercash, xml. Vignette, Dynamo Application, Personalization and Commerce servers.

Programming, maintaining and enhancing Amrion (a division of Wholepeople)

websites. These sites were perl based running on an Intel server under BSDI Unix.

Created database and programming for displaying Drug-Nutrient Interactions

for the physiologics.com website. Took ATG training courses - Fastrack,

Dynamo for Java Programmers I, and Dynamo for Java Programmers II.

Systems and Technologies used: Sun Enterprise 250, Sun Enterprise 450,

Solaris 2.7, BSDI Unix, Apache Web server, service, MySQL. Oracle 8.1.5,

ATG Dynamo Application, Commerce, and Personalization Servers, SQL, Toad,

Perl 5, Javascript 1.2, Java 2.0, Visual Cafe, Kawa, Photoshop

May 1999 - Webmaster

December 1999 Jones Enterprise Services (subsidiary of Jones International)

Web server administration, programming, and high-end site design.

Managed multiple Sun Solaris (2.5,2.6) based Web Servers running

Netscape Enterprise Server 3.51. Experience with RealMedia servers,

Proxicom, Mysql, Ichat. Statistics reporting using Web Trends.

Sitescope used for monitoring systems. Also managed NT-based servers

and applications as well as Linux and Apache servers.

Implemented E-Commerce for multiple Jones websites using Cybersource.

Developed web interface and programming (perl cgi) for direct

interface to multiple Jones e-commerce sites. Implemented Intershop

StoreFront for the Great American Country website.

Website programming using Perl, C, Java to support data storage,

custom database implementation of JIU course catalog. Programming

for dynamic playlist display for Great American Country.

Assisted in implementation of High-Availability Sun Enterprise

450 system for the E-Education division of Jones.

Worked with design of Jones.com portal, redesign of Great

American Country Website, Jones Intranet site, and other

site revisions.

Systems and Technologies used: Sun Ultra 1, Sun Enterprise 450,

Solaris 2.5, 2.6, Netscape Enterprise Server 3.5.1, Linux,

Apache server, Intershop storefront e-commerce, Cybersource

e-commerce approval service, Proxicom Forum, WWWThreads forum,

Ichat, RealMedia G2, MySQL. Perl 5, C, Javascript 1.2, Java 2.0,

Visual Cafe, SQL, Photoshop, Illustrator...

November 1996 KAC Website Design

Present Independent website consulting, programming and

contracting

Responsibilities: Owner of business Customer and business

management, Website Design and Management, and Programming.

Maintenance and management of approximately a dozen client

website.

Programming for Medical Industry Training system

Javascript, ActiveX (Medlap)

Custom Online Student Degree Planning Database system for

JIU (perl/CGI).

JIU course websites Graphic design, site design, programming

Automated Voting System for Top 15 Videos for Great American

Country Website

Server-Push Ticker Applet (commercial Java product)

Adserver Banner Applet (commercial Java product)

Javascript Quiz system for JIU

CGI (perl) Quiz and Exam system for JIU

Hosting Services and site management for Clients.

Expertise in: Java 1.02, 1.1, 1.2, Javascript 1.1, 1.2, Perl

4.0,5.0, CGI, Symantec Visual Cafe (1.02, 3.0), Kawa,

Visual J++ 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0, Win32 API, MASM, ActiveX,

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Windows 95, Linux, Various

flavors of Unix. Apache Web Server, System/site administration.

Familiar with: SQL, Web-oriented database operation (mysql,

etc.), Visual Foxpro, Visual Basic

October 1995Internet Services Programmer

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October 1996Jones Internet Channel (subsidiary of Jones Intercable)

Englewood, CO

Responsibilities: Design, development, programming and

maintenance of Web pages and sites for both internal Jones

companies and external clients.

Developed and implemented multiple web sites for internal and

external organizations. Designed, produced and implemented

Great American Country Web site (http://www.countrystars.com/).

Maintained web sites for Jones Education Networks, including

Mind Extension University and International University College

(IUC- now JIU) sites which include on-line courses and study

guides. IUC sites have included Shockwave, VRML and Java

components.

December 1993 - FreelanceWriter and Computer Consultant

.

September 1995

Produced 8 multimedia book advertising presentations, numerous

other multimedia presentations including CD-ROM production.

Designed and created personal and commercial internet/web pages

using HTML and multimedia tools.

Revised and created a user manual for Time-Warner National

division for use with their programmable cable converter boxes

nationwide.

Published 9 technical articles in The Electron.

Wrote three science fiction novels--currently being marketed.

Produced a monthly newsletter for Mountain Air Ranch.

Wrote 4 children's science articles for D.C. Heath supplemental

reading program (grades 4-6)

February 1987 - Member Technical Staff -- U S WEST Advanced Technologies

December 1993

Approved Products List (APL) Group (3/93-12/93)

Responsibilities: Maintenance of Approved Products List, Product

Evaluation, Vendor Management, Client assistance in using APL.

Evaluated corporate level Novell Netware 4.0 naming issues and

produced recommendation.

Developed various End User Computing Strategies/standards.

Project Managed a corporate-wide group to create and select four

standard desktop configurations meeting 90% of U S WEST Desktop

PC needs. This gave significant savings at all levels--

purchasing, maintenance, and support.

System Mechanization Standards Group (9/90-3/93)

Responsibilities: Development of Corporate SMS Standards.

Worked with groups throughout U S WEST to develop corporate

standards. This work involved project managing groups of

participants from all areas of the corporation through the

standards development process, required the ability to organize

and direct a diverse group of technical experts from multiple

areas, and the ability to create and write effective standards

Standards Completed: Unix Interface, Project Conformance Review

Process, APL Product Evaluation Process, and C++

Software Assets Group (

2/88-9/90)

Responsibilities: Planning activities in the Software Reuse area.

Developed definition, process, and implementation plans for

software reuse in U S WEST. Developed Reuse Framework for

evaluating candidate areas. Developed Domain Analysis Methodology

for identifying reusable software components within and across

project domains.

Produced domain analysis of Workstation Domain to guide

identification of reusable software in the Distributed

Technology Platform.

Developed and implemented software acceptance tests for Minitel

Emulations on DOS, MAC, Apple II, and Commodore for the Omaha

CommunityLink project.

Technology Assessments Group (2/87-1/88)

Responsibilities: Research, production, coordination, and

publication of Technology assessment investigations for U S WEST

This work required project management, coordination of subject

matter experts, in depth research and superior writing and

editing skills.

Produced technology assessments of: Voice Synthesis, Fourth

Generation Languages, and Electromagnetic Storage.

Created a Technology Assessment Methodology which guided all

technology assessments efforts for this group.

September 1986- Independent Consultant

February 1987Cygnus Systems (self-owned proprietorship)

Denver, Colorado

Responsibilities: Management, operation, and Consultant

for PC's and Local Area Networks.

Computer repairs, network installation and troubleshooting

and general consulting on computer hardware.

(also

August 1982 - December 1983)

Designed, built and marketed "The Sounding Board," one of

the first voice synthesizers for personal computers.

February 1985- Network Systems Engineer

September 1986MicroAge Computers

Westminster, Colorado

Responsibilities: Hardware and software integration of local area

network and multiuser computer systems.

Consulted, designed, and installed over a dozen Novell networks

for MicroAge customers. Designed and developed a Novell Network

compatible shared modem software package and a network compatible

database system using the C programming language.

Conducted training classes for Novell, Unix, and MS-DOS.

Supervised component level computer board repair department.

January 1984- Development Engineer/Group Leader

January 1985Goodyear Aerospace Corporation

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Responsibilities: Group Leader for Output Section of high-speed

synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image processing system used by

the U.S. Air Force reconnaissance -- "The Blackbird". Security

Clearance: DOD Secret.

Promoted to Group Leader of digital image filtering and output

system after 6 months.

February 1979- Chief Engineer

August 1982American Teledata Corporation

Denver, Colorado

Responsibilities: Development and Integration of microcomputer

hardware and software for customer applications.

Worked with personal microcomputers based on Z80, 8080, and 8086.

Engineered and designed hardware and software for a

microprocessor based data communications system used in the

Credit Bureau and Banking industry.

May 1977- Service Manager/Bench Technician

February 1979Johnson Communications

Aurora, Colorado

Management and repair of commercial two-way radio systems.

EDUCATION:

1983 Bachelor of Science. Degree in Electrical Engineering and

Computer Science, University of Colorado at Denver.

1983 Engineer-in-Training accreditation-Colorado.

1980 Four year study of Psychology toward B.S.

1977 First Class Radio Telephone License. Amateur Radio operator since

OTHER: Freelance Writer/Published Author, Amateur Radio Operator, Artist,

Poet, Runner, IEEE Member - IEEE Computer Society, ACM Member.

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