Stephen J. Heilman
Plano, Texas 75074
Cell: 214-***-****
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Background Summary
Proven, result-oriented Software Engineer with initiative and strong
analytical, problem solving skills. Fiercely committed to excellence,
planning projects effectively and efficiently while consistently meeting
deadlines. Ability to take ownership of projects large and small in team
and individual environments. Work with various programming languages with
a strong understanding of the life cycle of software development.
'C' programming Hardware and Software product development
C# development Extensive multi-tasking
Project planning Linux experience
Vendor Management Manage Direct Reports
Project Team Management Project Estimating
Financial Transaction Processing Encryption
Systems ISO8583
PCI Requirements
Accomplishments
. Over 20 years of 'C' experience
. End-to-end software development on VeriFone terminal connecting to
both host payment networks and to Point-of-Sale systems.
. Developing applications according the functions specifications with
appreciation of critical systems
. Developed a program to process credit card application through the
Point-Of-Sale system. This program was unique to Valero and allowed
customer to apply for a credit card by swiping their Driver Licenses
then supplying the customer an immediate response of approval.
. Updated applications to PCI standards.
. Had exposure to EMV Smart Cards.
. Worked on Diebold ATMs and associated servers
Professional Experience
Jack Henry & Associates, Dallas, 2013 - Present
Texas
Senior Software Engineer
. Worked on Diebold ATMs and associated servers
. Developed code in QNX (Linux)
. Updated existing code from Agilis 2.4 to Agilis 3.0
. Support all existing Diebold ATMs.
. Modify existing test code as necessary. (c, c#)
. Used MySQL
. Exposed to .Net development and design patterns
Total Merchant Systems, Dallas, 2013 -2013
Texas
Solutions Engineer
. Helped move all production servers from a physical site to a virtual
cloud.
. Debug several new issues as a result of the move to the cloud based
system.
. Contributed to a request for building a generic terminal client for
ISO8583 processing.
. Helped build new infrastructure at brand new Plano site. (Getting
phones up, internet connection, desk, tables, chairs... )
. Performed Software Configuration Manager services as needed.
(Subversion on Cloudforge)
. Prepared and setup all computers at this site.
VeriFone Inc., Dallas, Texas 1995 - 2013
Senior Software Engineer
. Developed applications mostly in 'C' code with some C++ and C#
. Worked on all VeriFone platforms including ZON, Tranz, Omni, VX,
MX8xx, and Mx9xx.
. Worked directly with customers and marketing/sales to develop project
requirements
. Designed projects for several customers.
. Develop projects start to finish on project including customer
support.
. Developed test and evaluation software.
. Reviewed peer software
. Part of integration team to interface terminal to external hardware.
. Worked with some of the larger customers such as Exxon/Mobil, BP,
Chevron, Marathon, Wayne, Gilbarco, and Valero.
. Worked in ISO8583 environments. Did initial development for
Heartland/VeriFone ISO8583.
. Worked with credit, debit, and fleet cards.
. Worked with encryption of transaction data for credit/debit card
environments.
. Used version control software (clearcase).
. Used Eclipse development environment.
. Worked on prototype hardware/software efforts.
Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas, 1983-1995
Texas
Maintenance and Test Engineer, System Test Engineer, Diagnostics Engineer
. Maintained fifty thousand plus lines of real-time embedded code.
. Programmed with 'C' and other classified languages.
. Developed in team environment research code.
. Performed data collection and evaluation of a very large real time
computational system
. Designed and lead team developing test plans for hardware/software
system
. Designed and lead team to perform diagnostics on a large parallel
processor system to the board and chip level
Previous experience: Various production jobs ranging from assembly to
machinist
. Held a Top Secret security clearance issued by the US government from
1983 to 1994 and various special access clearances.
Education
Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, 1983
Texas
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Professional Development
. VeriFone Topaz/Sapphire/Viper point of sale (POS) products
. VeriFone Mx9xx product line
. VeriFone VX EVO terminal line
. VeriFone Mx8xx product line
. MS Suite Experience