KARLO DESCALZO
Professional Summary
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10+ years of OpenEdge development & administration.
10+ years system administration and OE database administration.
5+ ORACLE SQL Database Developer, Certified. Issue PENDING
AWS Cloud Practitioner, Certified. Issued by AWS September 12, 2022
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AWS Cloud Developer, Certified Associate, Issued by AWS September 21, 2023
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PYTHON, Java, Maven, IntelliJ, Postman, Spring, Spring Boot
Oracle Developer SQL, MySql, 4GL Developer and Database Design
Technical Skills
AWS Cloud Developer, Certified Associate, Issued by AWS September 21, 2023.
Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of application life-cycle management. They demonstrated proficiency in writing applications with AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, and SDKs; using containers; and deploying with a CI/CD pipeline. Badge owners are able to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications that follow AWS best practices.
AWS Cloud Practitioner, Certified. Issued by AWS September 12, 2022.
Earners of this certification have a fundamental understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. Badge owners are able to identify essential AWS services necessary to set up AWS-focused projects.
Progress 4GL:
9.1b (CHUI, GUI, ProDataSets)
10.1 OpenEdge (CHUI, GUI, ProDataSet, OA, MySQL)
10.2b OpenEdge (CHUI, GUI, ProDataSet, SOAP XML, MySQL)
11.3 OpenEdge (CHUI, GUI, ProDataSet, SOAP XML)
11.5 Progress Developer Studio, Visual Studio
WS:
REST API, AWS Gateway API, Microservices, .Net programming using Visual Studio, C#, Infragistics, OE AppServer, OE Procedures, SOAP API, SoapUI, Apache server, Tomcat server, Web Server Adapter, Fiddler4 (Telerik)
Languages/Tools:
Oracle SQL, MySQL, HTML, CSS, BootStrap, JavaScript, JQuery,Node.js, SQL, PostgreSQL, React.js,
Lambda Functions, Athena, Xray, Code Deploy, Code Build, Code Formation, Python, Java, Maven, IntelliJ, Postman, Spring, Spring Boot, OpenEdge 4GL, VB, C, Basic, Pascal, Assembly, Cobol, Unix Scripting, C++, PHP, XML, C#,
Operating Systems:
HP-UX, Unix, Linux, all versions of Windows back to 2.0, Windows NT/2008 Servers
Versioning:
Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Code Commit, Roundtable, Subversion, Eclipse, MKS, TFS
Networking & Security:
Wireshark Packet Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure(PKI), NetCat (Network Utility), Network mapper (NMAP)
Professional Experience
Danfoss Corp, Cleveland, OH (June 2023 to April 10 2025)
Senior Progress Database Administrator (OpenEdge)
Migration project of Openedge HPUX QAD ERP systems to SAP cloud
Migration project of Openedge HPUX QAD ERP systems to LINUX on .gov cloud
Web Services experience with AWS cloud
ORACLE SQL Database Developer
JP Morgan Chase, November 2019 to Feb 2023
Software Engineer, OpenEdge (Development/Administration) (FTE)
Participated in design reviews and provide input to design; incorporate security requirements into design, comply with project life cycle methodology in all phases.
Adhered to IT control policies throughout design, development, testing and incorporate corporate architectural standards into application.
Experienced with development, administration and implementation on applications using Progress 4GL and OpenEdge.
Worked on progress versions 9.1x, OpenEdge 10.x to 11.7 (CHUI) on Linux and Unix Operating systems.
Performed Progress/OpenEdge database administration and configured application and web speed servers.
Resolved application performance issues using Progress tools including Debugger, Promon, and Profiler; scripting using Unix and Linux commands, in depth knowledge of Unix operating system.
Worked with Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins tools to build and deploy.
Translated technical requirements into programmed application modules and developed/enhanced software application modules.
Facilitated resolution and communication of cross-application/organization architectural issues and decisions.
Developed high quality code per technical specification.
Facilitated code reviews and ensured that all solutions were aligned to pre-defined architecture.
Identified/troubleshot application code-related issues, reviewed and provided feedback to any required final user documentation.
Participated in end-to-end delivery of application code, managed their build and unit testing.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Software Developer, L3
Mortgage Application (MPX)
Scrum
Other tools include Symphony, Telepresence, Jabber, Git, Git Bucket, Reflections, OE 11.6.
Experienced with Web Services, MySQL Developer, and Database Design, Python, WSDL, XML parsing, ProDataSets request/response.
Eaton Corp., Cleveland, OH (June 2017 to July 2019)
Senior Progress Database Administrator (OpenEdge)
Involved in installations, upgrades/maintenance, and configuration of Progress OpenEdge latest versions.
Knowledge of Progress 4 GL Language and strong knowledge in Shell Scripting.
Experienced in QAD MFG/PRO ERP.
QXtend in/out bounds.
ORACLE SQL Database Developer
Database security
Database conversion
Schema update
Areas and Extents
Type II storage
AI recovery
Disaster planning
Replicated databases.
Unix Scripting
Tomcat and WAR deployments.
Supported day-to-day operation via Remedy ticketing system.
HPUX/Linux/Windows/OS
Performance health checks.
Performance monitoring
Database tuning
QAD application installation.
EAM application installation.
MSW application installation.
Patch installations
AppServer configuration
On-call duties.
Kauffman Tire, Atlanta, GA (January 2016 to June 2017)
Senior Developer
Responsible for the development and implementation of an Orbital API for Kauffman to Chase Credit Card processing.
Architecture for Orbital API leveraging SOAP API, TLSv1.2, SOAP request/response XML.
Project Manager, Project Lead, Lead Developer, Lead System Administrator, Lead DBA.
Experienced senior programmer to maintain, administer and enhance OpenEdge software applications.
Systems integrator using SAX parser to send XML request, response.
Solid, demonstrable experience developing character/graphical interfaces.
Experienced with ChUI Progress development.
Understanding of Unix scripting. All deployments were on Unix servers.
Senior Database Administrator. Responsible for all aspect of server architecture and performance including tuning, performance review, scripting, Fathom replication, DR site, Database failover, after imaging, and more.
Led contact to offsite data center personnel.
Web API architect. Web Server Adapter, WSA Deployment, AppServer, Datasets, SoapUI.
Application integration using SOAP, SoapUI, REST API, WSDL, HTTP, Apache, NGINX, and Tomcat servers.
Experienced with connecting to 3rdparty systems, using JSON, XML, and Web Services.
Lead disaster recovery architect using after imaging and replicated solutions.
MySQL Developer
Team lead using Scrum methodologies.
Software Solutions, Atlanta, GA (September 2015 to December 2015)
Senior Developer
Developed and maintained Software Solutions Hospice application. This is a world class hospice application used by over 150 clients worldwide.
Part of the test engineering group that supports automated build testing.
ORACLE SQL Database Developer
Web API architect. Web Server Adapter, WSA Deployment, AppServer, Datasets, SoapUI.
Application integration using SOAP, REST API, WSDL, Apache, and Tomcat servers.
Created test harness framework to automate build testing. Implemented a solution to troubleshoot client issues in a non-intrusive way.
Technically adept and customer service oriented with the system and troubleshooting user tickets.
Knowledge of N-Tier architectures and MVC methodology.
MySQL Database Developer
Leverage Agile methodology.
Used TFS for version control.
Autocar, Indiana, IA (December 2014 to September 2015)
Senior QAD Analyst, Senior DBA, Developer
Wrote reports for the ERP system.
Provided end user support for the ERP system.
Developed, tested, and implemented Progress databases and applications.
Monitored, administered and maintained production ERP environment.
Custom program development and deployment.
Application administration and development.
Worked with IS team and had a major part in ensuring the smoothness of day to day operations in the facility.
Technically adept and customer service oriented with the system and troubleshooting user tickets.
Manufacturing experience in automotive
ORACLE SQL Database Developer
Schlumberger, Houston, TX (March 2014 to November 2014)
Project Manager, Senior Technical Consultant, DBA
Managed technical resource in the US, NL, and India.
Designed solutions for special projects.
Ensured timely delivery by using proven project management discipline and SDLC processes.
Worked with system administration and database administration in multiple locations worldwide.
Projects include pro2/SQL/BI solution, converting 200 plus databases worldwide from type I storage to type II cluster storage.
Migrate pro2 data to Oracle database
ORACLE SQL Database Developer
Reported development, writing complex queries that interact with SQL databases.
Created ETl and transformed data for BI reporting using SQL.
Experienced with Visual Studio and .NET Frameworks.
Senior Technical Consultant, MDBA Lead, Senior EAM Developer
QAD, EAM 12.5.1.1, EAM 12.8 development, programming, ongoing contract for side projects.
EAM 12.5.1.1 development. Experienced with Visual C#, Progress OE 10.1a and Progress OE 10.2b, Proxygen, Subversion to development complex enhancements to the client.
Web API architect. Web Server Adapter, WSA Deployment, AppServer, Datasets, SoapUI.
Application integration using SOAP, REST API, WSDL, Apache, and Tomcat servers.
Received one on one EAM 12x programming development training by QAD R&D.
Understood business logic, data driven, reusable methods, including. NETUI, AppServers, Proxy, Business Entity, Meta schema, datasets, and Prodata set methodology.
Experienced with Visual Studio and .NET Frameworks.
Experienced with C# .NET.
EAM works within the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Descalzo Consulting Services (December 2012 to March 2014)
Senior Technical Consultant, ORACLE SQL Database Developer
QAD, Manage DBA Services (May 2012 to December 2012)
Senior Technical Consultant, DBA
QAD, assigned to Watts Water Technologies, MA (August 2010 to April 2012)
Senior Technical Consultant, DBA
QAD, assigned to Physio, Seattle (March 2010 to July 2010)
Senior Technical Consultant, DBA
QAD, assigned to Visteon, MI (June 2008 to November 2009)
Senior Progress Consultant, ORACLE SQL Database Developer
MobileTec, Tampa, FL (February 2008 to June 2008)
ORACLE SQL Database Developer
Iron Mountain, Collegeville, PA (February 2007 to February 2008)
Senior DBA/Senior Progress Consultant/Senior Application Developer
NIIT, Atlanta, GA (August 2003 to June 2006)
Part-time Application Developer Consultant
World Airways, Peachtree City, GA (July 2001 to June 2006)
Application Development, Manager
McCamish Systems, Smyrna, GA (June 1999 to May 2001)
Senior Software Engineer III-Team Lead
Education
Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY