Kinard Thomas
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
-Delivering full cycle software development solutions, from design to testing and implementation-
Results-oriented with notable capacity for improving organizational technical performance, positioning for scalability and increasing efficiency by developing and implementing software solutions. Design software applications, troubleshoot hardware, build networks and respond to emergencies in demanding environment. Passionate about technical problem solving and process improvement. Proven ability to continually meet goals, budgets and deadlines and perform equally well in independent or collaborative teamwork situations. Recognized for excellent work ethic and professionalism.
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
System Requirements
Coding / Programming
Helpdesk / Support
Training Module Development
Project Management
Team Leadership
SDLC
Database Development
Problem Solving
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Valdosta, GA
IT Technician, 1/2013-5/2015
Designed, developed and tested training modules and service guides for student and faculty users using JavaScript, MySQL, HTML and CSS. Supported student, faculty and administration users across university via phone, remote installations and onsite support. Provided troubleshooting for viruses, hardware failure, registry errors and network connectivity. Installed hardware and software and provided support for computer labs for all departments. Communicated with vendors regarding products. Prepared order distribution documentation and completed disc imaging prior to usage.
Solutions
Followed complete software development life cycle as Project Manager for QuestionMarkFitness Java Fitness application to track user information. Created storage database using MySQL. Coordinated project meetings, assigned duties to team members and completed technical documentation.
Customized GoStudy! Google play store application using Android IDE and developer tools.
Managed database / Java-based application project for media class to retrieve top movie actors and posters. Application included recommendations feature based on average audience ratings.
Support
Delivered client-focused support to users across organization and went “above and beyond” to ensure timely completion of work orders. Worked extra hours when necessary to meet goals and assisted team members to complete work orders.
Pinpointed and upgraded failing technology for long-term solutions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming / Coding: Java, SQL, Android IDE, PHP, JavaScript, Python, CSS, HTML
Microsoft Technologies: ASP.NET MVC, C#, HTML5/CSS, Javascript, WCF, Entity Framework, Oracle
Additional Software / Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, MySQL
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, 5/2015
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Coursework: Software Engineering 1 & 2, Database Design, Operation Systems, Mobile Development, Data Structures
Nominated for Student Employee of the Year Award: Recognized for unequivocal work ethic, professionalism and work quality
Represented Computer Science department at 2014 Research Symposium: Survey of Car Computer Technology