Development Computer Science
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Jarom Smith
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ***** *****
City: Saratoga Springs
State: UT
Zip: 84045
Country: USA
Phone: 760-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $100,000
Willing to Relocate
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JAROM SMITH
SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL
IT Management ~ Software Development / Architecture ~ Product Development ~ Web-Based Applications ~ E-Commerce
Innovative and market-driven senior software development professional with BSc in computer science and 15-year track record of developing profitable technology products in startup and consulting environments. Articulate communicator who works well with clients, executives, and staff; accustomed to dual management / development role. Resourceful in solving complex technical roadblocks under aggressive deadlines.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Programming Technologies: Java, Perl, PHP, C, SQL, HTML, XML
Databases: MySQL, Oracle, Sybase, FileMaker Pro
Tools: Eclipse IDE, JUnit, Apache Ant, Adobe Dreamweaver
Operating Systems: UNIX system administration: Linux, Solaris, Irix, Mac OS/X. Windows XP/Vista
App Servers & Frameworks: JBoss, Tomcat, Struts, Stronghold/Apache, ApacheSSL, ModPerl, Catalyst
Content Versioning: Subversion, CVS
Soft Skills: System Architecture/Design, Technical Oversight, Teamwork, Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SLACKER, INC., San Diego, CA 4/2012 Present
Sr. Software Developer
Implemented complex multi-threaded data ingestion process to blend ~200 million rows of song metadata with Slackers existing content database (Java, Linux)
Refactored, updated and re-architected search index preparation and maintenance process.
Extended Slackers software to implement track bundles ordered collections of songs which are intended to be played together (e.g. Queens We Will Rock You & We Are The Champions)
SHIFTHOUND, INC., Escondido, CA 6/2008 4/2012
Principal Developer
Recruited as part of founding team to drive development of web-based scheduling product on aggressive launch schedule for brand new startup with four members.
Managing one other full-time developer, designed and built market-ready application from scratch within two months of hire (www.shifthound.com).
Led development using JDK 1.5, Eclipse IDE and CVS for code management, running on Linux with MySQL DB and JBoss application server.
BIDSHIFT / CONCERRO, INC., San Diego, CA 6/2003 6/2008
Director of Product Development
Recruited for Internet startup with 50 employees, focused on Internet healthcare scheduling for managing hospital staffing shortages.
Assembled and managed small team of developers in design / development of web-based application that generated $12 million in annual revenues (www.concerro.com; Java, Linux, MySQL, Resin).
Personally added multiple key/core features to BidShift application StaffReach (automated interface with 3rd-parties via web service interface), ShiftRewards (automated incentive program for bidding on shifts), bulk upload from 3rd-party scheduling systems, etc.
NEW MEDIA MERCHANTS, San Diego, CA 1/2000 6/2003
Vice President of Information Technology (VP IT)
Recruited based on products developed for Levi-Strauss, Williams-Sonoma, and RedEnvelope.com.
Planned and managed all product development projects for clients, including:
o Design / development of web-based application for managing hospital staffing shortages (Java,
Linux, MySQL, Resin); this product eventually produced BidShift company.
o Redesign and implementation of Clarian website (www.clarian.org; Documentum, Java, Oracle,
ATG).
o Design and maintenance of Dr. Jay's e-commerce website (www.DrJays.com; Stronghold/Apache,
ModPerl).
o Design and maintenance of e-commerce website for Gold Violin (www.goldviolin.com; Stronghold/
Apache, ModPerl).
PROPHET BRAND STRATEGY, INC., San Diego, CA 4/1995 1/2000
Associate
Designed / built /maintained e-commerce system including linking databases to web pages (Sybase,
SGI) and order tracking system to process orders, credit card charges, etc., for client including
RedEnvelope.com, pilots for Levi Strauss & Co. and Williams-Sonoma); this aspect eventually led to
creation of New Media Merchants company.
Installed / configured / maintained Internet services on SGI/Sun workstations in multi-platform
networked environment (MacOS, Windows, Silicon Graphics, Sun).
Designed / built / maintained other database solutions including system cataloging 34,000 physicians
for Novartis Pharmaceuticals (FileMaker, Mac) and Reminder Service for AOL (keyword: Reminder)
(SGI, Sybase).
EDUCATION
UCSD, San Diego, CA, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science 1996
National Science Foundation (NSF) REU Recipient: One of 10 students selected nationwide.
Research Assistant, San Diego Supercomputer Center: Mentored by Hans-Werner Braun,
principal architect of NSFNET (the precursor to today's Internet). Visualized traffic across NSFNET
backbone broken down by US state and network access. Analyzed components of backbone traffic
growth and investigated impact of multicasting traffic. Results published in SDSC's Annual Science
Report, sent to approximately 10,000 schools, businesses, and research institutions worldwide.
Pre-College Gifted & Talented Program: Studied / provided software development to businesses.
National Merit Scholar
UNIVERSITY OF CHILE, Santiago, Chile, International Scholar, Computer Science 1995
Research Assistant: Worked in conjunction with U.S. Embassy and University to initiate newsgroup
chile.science as point of contact between Chilean and foreign scientists. Involved in development/
data compilation of database of all academic institutions in Chile. Conducted research on string
searching algorithm (GLIMPSE). Translated informational documents for U. Chile's CS dept.
Teaching Assistant: Taught introductory UNIX courses (in Spanish).
OTHER
Eagle Scout
Trainer/District Leader, Chile Osorno Mission: Trained and managed team of 10+ full-time
volunteers in Spanish language and teaching. Led teams of 5-10 in projects totaling 250+ hours.
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