Senior Software Engineer with Linux Virtualization Expertise
Resume:
KAREN
A SHEPHERD
Manassas, Virginia *****, USA
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Software Engineer with extensive experience at Lockheed-Martin, specializing in Linux virtualization, networking, and scripting. Proven track record in process improvement and problem-solving, leading teams to enhance system stability and security. Adept at integrating complex systems and delivering innovative solutions in high-pressure environments.
SKILLS
Active Secret Clearance
UI/UX
Git/Gerritt/Jenkins
JIRA/ClearCase/ClearQuest
TCP/IP/ Networking
Problem Solver/Detail Oriented
Linux KVM Virtualization/VM Sphere
Agile Methodologies
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created/Developed a Switchable Trainer System for Lockheed-Martin utilizing Linux KVM.
Led a cross-functional Agile team that reduced cycle time 75% (from 30 days to 8 days) to meet customer NERC-CIP requirements.
Expanded capacity to allow added service and revenue potential, and ability to offer support for new platform variants, resulting in savings of $400 per patch, with annual savings of $75K.
EXPERIENCE
Software Engineer Staff
Lockheed-Martin Manassas, Virginia
December 2016 - Current
Led Integration/Development effort to design and architect our Linux virtualization platform which resulted in a switchable software solution on one set of hardware that cut downtime to two hours for our customer.
Assisted with software development for six project baselines integrating new features, performed debugging, and ensuring each system build came online.
Resolved critical production issues by debugging code, analyzing logs, and collaborating with support teams.
Participated in Agile development processes including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Adapted software to new hardware, capitalizing on emerging technologies.
Senior Software Engineer
Health First Melbourne, Florida
Led AIX team to support critical 24/7 healthcare applications.
Designed and implemented disaster recovery procedures for non-technical users. This was critical to the Hospital in case of emergency power outages due to hurricanes or other disasters.
Supported system upgrade of walk-in clinic application. The system was outdated and not keeping up with demand as far as space and efficiency.
Lead Software Engineer (Integration Engineer)
General Electric Melbourne, FL
Promoted to Lead Software Engineer and led Security Patch Management effort driving change to meet contractual goals.
Created and implemented a customer intranet site for 24/7 access to information.
Performed code compilations, deployed, and tested lab nodes to ensure stability before rolling out updates or fixes to internal and external customers.
Constructed and tested a build script to automate the compile and push-out of new executable and library files for system integration.
Traveled to customer sites, on short notice, to facilitate customer system acceptance, installation of upgrades, and training, for a Revenue stream of approximately $200K.
System Administrator/Integration Engineer
General Electric Melbourne, FL
Performed both system administrator and system integration tasks. Managed a continuous build and release cycle.
Met weekly with project system engineers and integration teams communicating updates to COTS software, and changes in build procedures.
Assisted security team member implementing security protocols, and helped develop procedures for SSH installation, host-based firewall, and hardening of the systems.
CERTIFICATIONS
PMP Certification, 1553339
Six Sigma Green Belt
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (M.C.S.E) Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
EDUCATION
Master Certification - Applied Project Management
Villanova University
M.S - Information Technology
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
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