Innovative developer

Jeffrey R. Hixson

Colorado Springs, Colorado ****8

linkedin.com/in/JeffHixson • 210-***-**** • ********@*****.***

Innovative developer of custom application solutions based on unique operational and business requirements and strategic plans of diverse clients. Consult with clients and key stakeholders to identify program and project goals and define time and cost schedules. Collaborate cross functionally with technology professionals to translate identified goals into functional technical designs for development, performance testing, and integration. Proven ability to build cohesive, goal-oriented teams and to complete complex technical initiatives within schedules and complying with industry best and governance standards.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms: Linux, Unix, Microsoft, IBM

Databases: Oracle 7.3-12.2, MS SQL 2000-2012, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL

Database

Tools: Oracle Financial EBS 11i-12.2.8, EBS P2P and O2C Modules, Oracle R12 Human Resource Management System (HRMS), Oracle AIM, Oracle Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), MS BizTalk SOA, XML/BI Publisher, Oracle Application Express(APEX)

Tools: Extract Transform Load (ETL), Business Process Execution Language (BPEL), Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), MS Visual Studio, JDeveloper, Solar Winds Server Application Monitoring (SAM), Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF), SSIS, DTS, SharePoint

Languages: PL/SQL, SQL, T-SQL, SWQL, PL, PL/pgSQL, XML, XSD, XSLT, WSDL, Bash, AWK, javascript, java

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Application Lead (2018 – Present) Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs, CO

Leverage my strong experience in software development, leading teams and understanding of the IT technology stack to deliver needed solutions to our customers. Partnered with development and performance team members to conduct reviews of documentation and codes for adherence to quality standards.

Key Achievements:

Develop software in accordance with agreed design with consideration for usability, software quality and future maintenance.

Increased productivity by 40% with design and implementation of automated solutions to streamline business processes and simplify workflows.

Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

Technical Lead (2017 – 2017) Salient CRGT, Eagan, MN

Directed modernization project and maintenance of Oracle EBS solutions for more than 1K users within United States Postal Service (USPS). Liaised with Program Manager to develop project integration timeline for deployment of system process modifications and maintenance activities for operational programs.

Key Achievements:

Orchestrated design, development, configuration, testing, documentation, and integration of multiple custom, pragmatic Oracle EBS solutions for targeted business requirements.

Conducted reviews of project documentation and codes to ensure adherence to industry best quality and coding standards.

Provide regular project level updates to stakeholders and ensure junior developers stay on track toward delivering solid work on time

Senior Application Engineer (2016 – 2017) Diversified Technical Services, Inc., San Antonio, TX

Managed programming and database support activities for more than 50K United States Air Force military and civilian staff personnel. Led and mentored seven-member team of design, development, and testing technology professionals for Oracle R12 HRMS enhancement initiatives. Implemented quality control processes for object migrations between databases to prevent data loss and ensure data access continuity.

Key Achievements:

Drove improved system performance and reliability with application re-design enhancements to address specific user needs.

Designed and integrated customized PL/SQL standalone procedures and functions, multiple views and indexes, and other creations to improve system functionality and address unique needs.

Minimized costs with performance analysis of SQL statements and adjustments to queries.

Oracle Development Team Lead (2007 – 2016) Accenture, San Antonio, TX

Collaborated cross functionally with key stakeholders, clients, and end users within Federal Services operations to identify business needs and translate requirements into technically functional designs. Managed complex Oracle EBS process enhancement initiatives from concept through integration. Partnered with development and performance team members to ensure recommended solutions complied with project goals and conducted reviews of documentation and codes for adherence to quality standards.

Key Achievements:

Created and integrated scalable, well-documented, multiple-use application components to accelerate lifecycle development by 30%.

Optimized techniques utilizing bulk processing and providing query hints to increase processing speeds.

Designed and implemented SOA objects to migrate data from legacy systems, enhance processing of client, vendor, and internal customer data, and support web services.

Sr. Field Application Engineer (2006 – 2007) General Dynamics Information Technology, Baghdad, Iraq

Executed field technical support activities for Multi-National Forces and administered multiple databases. Compiled Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem resolution by development team and conducted military personnel training to transfer critical first-line system administration and troubleshooting knowledge to increase user self-reliance.

Key Achievements:

Led process for migrating data to convert outsourced reporting system to new outsourced vendor.

Managed projects to design, develop, and launch tracking system for National Guard monitoring of troop and equipment deployments and Air Force theater oversight of personnel and equipment entries and exits.

Improved application performance and reliability with re-design enhancements to address specific user needs.

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