Software Engineer Accounting

John Martin Karakash

**** ********* ***** - *******, ** 27610; 919-***-****; ************@*****.***

Objective

A motivated business professional with a diverse background in both IT and public accounting, reflecting leadership and the ability to adapt to the changing regulatory environment – seeks a challenging position where this unique skill-set may be utilized and further developed.

Summary of Qualifications

External audit/assurance

SAS70 audit experience

Systems analysis and testing (SDLC)

Process development and improvement (ISO 9001 certified)

Computer programming and testing

Client Portfolio

Fidelity, Liggett Vector Group, Guardian Building Products, Hillco/Britthaven, Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Pepsi Bottling, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Tekelec, and Volvo Financial

Education

Master of Accounting,

NC State University, Raleigh, NC

BA Computer Science (with Honors)

NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Professional Experience

2009 - 2010: Freelance writer

Completed one (fiction) novel and working on the second.

2007 – 2008: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, SPA Experienced Associate

Within six months, progressed from having no Public Accounting experience to taking ownership over key external audit areas and assuming greater overall engagement responsibilities.

Demonstrated a clear understanding of the role of ITGCs and their impact on the integrity of financial statements.

Applied methodology and effectively utilized internal/external resources in the successful completion of multiple engagements across industry sectors.

2004 – 2006: RTI International, Call Center Operations Team Leader

Effectively and efficiently lead teams of 5-50 associates in support of nine independent studies.

Skillfully trained, monitored, and mentored staff resulting in average to excellent evaluations for all on-team staff.

2001 – 2003: LVL 7 Systems, Senior Software Engineer

Helped develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures (SDLC).

Designed and developed test plans and test cases, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

Consulted with engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, while developing specifications and performance requirements to meet customer needs.

1999 – 2001: EMC, Software Engineer

Developed and taught several K10 courses (SnapView, MirrorView, K10 architecture)

Performed software programming and development of documentation.

Consulted with customers (internal/external) on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.

Advised customers (internal/external) on system maintenance.

1996 – 1999: Lucent Technologies, Software Developer/Integration/Test

Participated in the implementation of key solution-oriented program adaptations and on-site troubleshooting.

Modified existing software to correct errors, interface to new/existing systems, and improve performance.

Developed several internal utilities to test and deliver products.

Provided technical support for customers (internal/external) over all key systems.

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