James R. Maynard, III
Fairmont, Minnesota *****
**********@*****.*** 507-***-****
LinkedIn.com/in/james-r-maynard-iii/
Software Engineer
In-depth experience leading demonstrable results and solution development with wide-ranging software engineering and systems administration skills.
Demonstrated success as a Software Engineer, independent consultant, Lead Developer, and Project Leader across multiple platforms and environments, including Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, and IBM mainframe systems. Excels at automating systems through strategic software development, providing comprehensive technical support and troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Well versed in multiple programming languages, including C++, C, Perl, Python, shell/BASH scripting, and more.
Highlights of Expertise
Software and Application Development
Automation and Integration
Technical Troubleshooting/Issue Resolution
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Validation and Testing
Systems and Database Administration
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Public Speaking and Presentations
Continuous Process Improvements
Programming and Coding
Career Experience
Kahler Automation Corporation, Fairmont, Minnesota
Oversee custom solution development with a focus on automation of bulk material dispensing and mixing equipment.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (October 2013 to Present)
Drive all aspects of software development across the software development lifecycle, including conceptual design and requirements analysis, coding, programming, validation and testing of new embedded systems platform hardware and internal operating systems code. Provide in-depth technical troubleshooting and user support in Windows environments.
Successfully added four new products to line of materials handling controllers and brought up existing in-house RTOS to new board/hardware verification.
The Phoenix Firestorm Project Inc.
Spearhead development of OS X for beta and release builds in the Second Life virtual world.
LEAD OS X DEVELOPER (September 2010 to Present)
Contribute to all aspects of development in C++ and Python, testing, validation, and multiple concurrent projects across OS X and Linux platforms. Collaborate with developers to design high-quality mobile applications and produce clean, efficient code within specifications for software integration.
Independent Consultant
Excelled at delivering results for multiple business clients across Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, and IBM mainframe systems as a key administrator.
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (June 2009 to October 2013)
Install and upgrade software and hardware, including monitoring and configuration of innovative solutions. Ensured the maintenance of essential mainframe operating systems, business applications, security tools, web-servers, email, PCs, laptops, and LAN/WAN networks.
Successfully migrated a key client from EMC Celerra/Centera to a mass storage system with DiskXtender.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Consultant Savail Consulting
Chairman and CEO/Project Leader Open Source Mainframes, Inc.
Customer Support Engineer Global Maintech Corporation
Education & Credentials
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
COURSEWORK IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Technical Proficiencies: Languages (C++, C, Perl, Python, BASH, KSH Shell Scripting, IBM Mainframe Assembler), Operating Systems (Red Hat, CentOS, SuSE, Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo Linux, Solaris, AIX, Digital Unix, HP/UX, Microsoft Windows 7/8/10, Server 2003 and 2008, Mac OS X.)