Kawaan L. Welch
UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN
http://www.kawaan.com
Technologies:
Advanced: JavaScript,HTML5, CSS3, Core Java APIs (I/O, Thread, Collection), C,
C++, Java SE 5.0/SE 6.0/SE 7/EE 6, PHP
Proficient: Ajax, UI, UX, AngularJS, SQL, Node.js, Hibernate, Spring, Cloud
technology, JSON, Adobe CS, jQuery, XQuery, ASP, Visual C++
Education:
• Self-taught certification: Certified Internet Webmaster (January 2011)
• Java EE certified with Deloitte Global in Dec 2014
• BS in Computer Science expected Dec 2015.
Professional Experience:
Carrousel Therapy Center
St. Cloud, FL
PHP / JavaScript / CSS3 Developer
January 2015 – present
• Personalized OpenEMR forms for the purpose of the company.
• Utilized PHP and CSS3 to maintain, reformat and update forms.
• Acquired Level 2 clearance.
Deloitte Global Consulting
Lake Mary, FL
October 2014 to December 2014
• Acquired Java EE certification as part of job readiness class.
• Discussed in depth and worked with other areas of Java: JUnit, Swing, JSP, JSF,
Hibernate, SOA, Spring, AJAX, Web Services
November 2012 to October 2014
Spent studying the various languages while taking care of health issues.
Sugar Creek Church of Christ
Charlotte, NC
Website Designer & Developer
April 2004 – Nov 2012
• Served as the primary web developer on church’s website. Built and grew the site
to be well-known and favorably discussed.
• Coded sites using mainly HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3.
• Finished rapid-paced assignments that were focused on development and
integration.
• Hand code sites from the ground up, meeting validation requirements.
• Ensure cross browser compatibility and user-centered designs.
Perform constant updates and search engine optimization as needed.
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Save, edit, convert and upload weekly sermons and occasional video.
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Developed password-enabled directory and UI forms using PHP.
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Experience working with development of API, search, content management, and
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code version control systems in support of unique monthly website visitors.
Ability to interpret a design and develop a solution using high quality code.
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Contracts (Created many other websites that are no longer online.) :
• Developed website for R&B Underground in Texas selling CDs online.
• Developed website for youth organization in Oakland, CA.
• Developed tutorials for UNC-Charlotte using crypt-arithmetic algorithms.
• Developed website for VOOSDC (Voices of Our Sisters in Washington, DC).
• Developed website for homeowners association in Charlotte, NC.
Military Experience: - US NAVY (1994-2001- Honorably Discharged)
US Navy; Nuclear Field, Electrician, Mechanic. Supervised staff of 80 people.
Performed troubleshooting; wrote documents; and participated in job completions.
Mentored/volunteered at Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Trained to manage nuclear propulsion shops and electrical shops.