Engineer Project
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J.
Daniel Ashton
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SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS Expert
computer programmer in Java, Perl, C and C++, fluent in
HTML and XML, JavaScript and AJAX Extensive
experience using Eclipse, even writing a few pluglets and plug-ins
IBM mainframe experience,
including OS/390, TSO, Unix System Services and CICS
Extensive experience
with middle-ware, including MQSeries and DB2 and SQL on other database engines
Experience
with web servers and application servers, including Apache and WebSphere, JBoss and Jetty
Recognized
expertise with Windows, AIX, Solaris, Linux, OpenStep
and other Unices, OS/2, and Novell Netware Excellent
understanding of multithreading, interprocess communication, and
performance issues Aggressive
performance tuner and code cleaner
Twenty-two
years of professional programming experience Excellent
problem solver, communicator, mentor, and quick study
EDUCATION
B.S. Computer Science, Southern
College 1990
C um Laude
S outhern Scholar
W ho's Who Among Students in American Colleges
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
2004 CompTIA Linux+ Certified Professional
2001 Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform
1994 OS/2 Engineer
1994 LAN Server Administrator
1994 LAN Server Engineer
NTERESTS
New languages and platforms: current focus on learning and applying
and Open Source: Linux and all the rest:
It's Unix and it's too sweet for words. EMPLOYMENT
EXPERIENCE
Senior I/T Specialist
IBM Business Consulting Services :: Gaithersburg, MD
February 2010 - March 2010
Senior I/T Specialist
IBM Business Consulting Services :: Gaithersburg, MD
June 2009 - February 2010
Developed
some of the client-facing and publicly-visible features of the IRS
Modernized e-File portal as Java servlets running on WebSphere. Handled builds
and deliveries and integration tests. Improved accessibility features
for compliance with Section 508 standards.
Senior I/T Specialist
IBM Business Consulting Services :: Gaithersburg, MD
November 2006 - May 2009
Represented
the technical interests of a small architecture and prototyping team,
providing guidance on the use and deployment of development tools and
systems for the larger TMOS project team. Developed several prototypes
and led the development effort for a number of pathfinding exercises,
including issues such as tool integration, migration and customization.
Represented the IBM-led team in larger project planning events, and
served as a technical expert for questions about IBM's development tools.
Also facilitated communication between project members and the IBM tools
experts, and served as liaison with the development tools hosting team.
IBM Business Consulting Services :: Alexandria, VA
May 2006 - October 2006
Delivered
significant enhancements to the FEMA MapMod web site, performing
as a key team member developing and debugging Java classes, servlets,
portlets and JSPs, as well as client-side XHTML, JavaScript and CSS.
Also consulted on numerous technical improvements to the teams working
environment, ranging from ClearCase and ClearQuest enhancements to
server-side AIX/Unix tools to build technologies to workstation
hardware upgrades. Also served as mentor to several junior team members.
IBM Business Consulting Services :: Columbia, MD
March 2005 - March 2006
Delivered
configuration support and education on IBM Rational tools and technologies
for a team working on a US Government contract. Provided critical
organization and assistance to subcontracting team. Designed and
developed tools to integrate data from diverse sources.
Reviewed and recommended changes to firewall configuration
and performed other network administration.
Centers for IBM e-business Innovation :: Gaithersburg, MD
October 2004 - January 2005
Assisted
with development, delivery and maintenance of U. S. Mint catalog
website, the eSP project. Technologies included WebSphere Commerce
Suite with Net.Data and DB2 running on NT, together with Domino
on Linux. Performed Linux maintenance.
IBM Global Services AMS :: Gaithersburg, MD
August 2001 - August 2004
Implemented
the CADE system, a part of the IRS modernization effort. Using
C++ on OS/390 V2R10, developed CICS transactions interfacing with
DB2, MQSeries, docSense Finalist and other products. Served as
local expert on Rational SoDA for Microsoft Word, extracting design
documentation from Rational Rose. Taught classes on TSO/ISPF and
Debug Tool. Developed makefile-based build process. Developed
internal web repository for product documentation.
Advisory I/T Specialist
Centers for IBM e-business Innovation :: Atlanta, GA
July 1997 - August 2001
Designed
and implemented communication and control protocols and engine
for the new networked racing game at 's
Epcot
exhibit. Exploited advanced technologies such as Microsoft
Windows multithreading and IP socket-based networking APIs, as
well as Linux pthreads and native sockets for interprocess communication.
Interfaced networking engine with game code (developed in 3rd-party
proprietary tool) for score keeping and game state synchronization,
as well as player data centralization and image display within
the game. Designed and created Java-based console to monitor game
server states. Provided onsite technical direction and assistance
while installing the game at Epcot.
Served
as solutions expert across all technologies for deployment of
the
web site, providing critical leadership and technical expertise
for deployment debugging, performance tuning and problem solving.
Designed and implemented various server-side programs, including
interfacing to 3rd-party data feed API to create graphical display
of markets indicators (including the orange, grey and black market
status graphic on the front page and others) with automated daily
and holiday scheduling, and reformating of news stories. Designed
and implemented stock quote server for the various ticker applets,
utilizing Netscape's WAI technology (a fast CGI-like API based
on CORBA and implementable in Java or C Designed and implemented
caching module which more than doubled server throughput. Designed
and implemented automated pull of data from the SEC's EDGAR online
database. Managed scheduling of server-side jobs and balancing
of server resources. Implemented and optimized server synchronization
technologies to distribute published documents across all servers.
Recognized
as the local TaxWare expert. Consulted and engaged to implement
sales tax solutions on numerous web site development and maintenance
projects, including sites for,, the,
the and many others.
Participated
with team members to design and implement client-specific enhancements
and extensions to Net.Commerce (now WebSphere Commerce Suite)
for,
and other customers. Interfaced with Net.Commerce developers.
Designed and implemented modifications to the Net.Commerce code
and database schema to implement customer-specific calculations,
such as calculating region-based shipping charges or sales tax
on shipping charges. Implemented product family shopping using
Net.Commerce Catalog Architect for the Kmart in-store service
station.
Recognized
as the local version control expert, especially with respect to
IBM's Configuration Management and Version Control (CMVC). Implemented
Perl-based web/CGI front-end for CMVC.
Contract Programmer
IBM Multimedia Division, Atlanta, GA
January 1996 - July 1997
Worked with Multimedia Kiosk development group to design and implement
kiosks for Promus Hotels and Angelica Uniforms. Projects included
control and peripheral code written in C and interfaced to a multimedia
engine implemented in Ultimedia Builder. Became a specialist in inter-process
communication and multithreaded architecture. Also participated in
the port of this kiosk architecture to Windows NT, and development
of a kiosk for Florsheim Shoes.
Applications Programmer
McKee Foods Corporation, Collegedale, TN
1990 - 1996
Managed transition from DOS, Netware, proprietary communication system
to OS/2, JAS, LAN Server and NFS system. Designed and wrote gateway
to integrate the new and old systems. Redesigned and rewrote this
gateway exploiting OS/2 resources, including multithreading, semaphores,
queues and extended attributes. Wrote major upgrade to McKee software
for NORAND hand-held computers. Managed and maintained telecommunication
networks. Provided informal support for OS/2, DOS and Windows. Administered
corporate CompuServe account, including use of the CompuServe Lotus
Notes service.
INTERESTS BEYOND WORK
Music: I direct or contribute in several ensembles. REFERENCES
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