Joop Kaashoek
San Jose, California, United States
**********@*****.*** +1-408-***-****
linkedin.com/in/joopkaashoek
Summary
20+ years of factory automation experience for Apple Computer sites and development/design and hosting of mission critical enterprise cloud applications, intuitive UI’s supporting multiple languages including Japanese and Chinese and high performance. Design and implementation of REST API’s for integration with partner companies. Onboarded more than 5 enterprises such as SAP, Walmart, Smart Recruiters, Freddie Mac and various other enterprises. Integrated with 5 assessment providers. On time delivery with tight deadlines. Tuning of distributed Oracle databases. Always realizing the systems needed for the companies to excel in the market. Certified Ethereum Applications and Blockchain for Business Expert. Experience
Chief Technology Officer
IKM TeckChek
Jun 2001 - Nov 2022 (21 years 6 months)
Leadership in Product Development engineering and IT Operations for the TeckChek online adaptive skills assessment system, a SaaS in operation since 2000. Led the requirements analysis, business analysis and project management of the product development. Led the software development (SDLC) of the Java based adaptive algorithms and using Oracle SQL, with a user interface using HTML and JavaScript. Used Agile Methodologies for the development process. Led the Linux based hosting and problem solving in the Oracle cloud using distributed databases with Golden Gate, and hosting in the Amazon Web Services cloud. Led the development of enterprise solutions for clients like SAP, WalMart, Robert Half and Freddie Mac. Achieved the product integration with Bullhorn ATS, SmartRecruiters marketplace, SkillCheck assessments, Walden assessments, Career Harmony assessments, Kattis assessments, ISV assessments, allowing IKM to offer a wide range of assessments in the industry. Developed interfaces using XML and Rest API's. Led the development of content management systems with workflow for external content providers, and back office client management/financial systems. Senior Producer
Knowledge Universe IT
Jul 1999 - Oct 2001 (2 years 4 months)
Managed teamwork and implementation of development project for online assessment system with a team size of about 15 people, with on time delivery. Consulting Manager, Net Solutions group
Grant Thornton LLP (US)
1998 - 1999 (1 year)
Consulting in spreading the internet application space. Helped getting the bid for implementing a Bluestone based application for Maricopa County in Arizona President
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Industrial Software Architecture Limited
1989 - 1998 (9 years)
Led development of real time industrial automation systems (automated warehouse control systems, production control systems) and data warehouses for various Apple manufacturing & distribution sites around the world, using C (Programming Language). Led development of wireless handheld application using Apple Newton technology and cell phone-based data networks, and internet based servers, on a Department of Justice pilot project to use mobile handheld devices for motorcycle police units, allowing scanning of drivers licenses to look up personal warrants, car thefts, writing online tickets, etc. via the wireless internet.
Education
Delft University of Technology
Masters of Engineering, Computer Science, Flexible Manufacturing 1982 - 1988
Worked at the Dept of Mechanical Engineering on control systems for flexible manufacturing.. Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science and Robotics Institue 6 month stay, Robotics and Computer Sience
1985 - 1986
NACEE/Fullbright scholar for the International Institute of Education for the United Nations
No degree, one year stay at the University of Oregon., Computer Science 1981 - 1982
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Ethereum Expert - Blockchain Council
60945763
Online Degree in Blockchain for Business - Blockchain Council 61378037
Skills
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) • HTML5 • Control Systems Design • Linux • Amazon Web Services
(AWS) • Oracle Database • Java • JavaScript • GoldenGate • VAX Honors & Awards
Fulbright Scholarship - United Nations
Jun 1987
One year exchange program in Computer Science sponsored by the United Nations Joop Kaashoek - page 2