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To obtain challenging employment as a software engineer utilizing my strengths in programming graphical user interfaces (GUIs), Microsoft Visual Basic and C/C++, Microsoft Access and SQL database applications, Java, Windows, UNIX, and working with object oriented technology.

• Developed and maintained GUI driven database applications.
• Conducted formal peer reviews for product requirements, design, code, and tests.
• Hired on basis of previous reputation as Rockwell-Collins employee.

• Responsible for numerous ground based and in flight database applications.
• Designed, implemented, and tested GUI and database functionality.
• Converted various applications from 16 bits to 32 bits, rewriting as required.
• Created end to end installation and distribution solution for products.
• Added data offload capabilities to existing onboard maintenance tool to capture system reliability metrics as part of ongoing process improvement effort.
• Conducted detailed requirements elicitation from end users in house and in field, then developed and implemented product design.
• Implemented entire functionality of product, including GUI and database functionality.
• Used UML for initial design work on project.
• Awarded financial incentives and Certificates of Appreciation for meeting and exceeding company goals for schedule and quality. Participated in Process Improvement Initiatives.
• Investigated, analyzed, and corrected problems discovered during product testing.
• Conducted formal peer reviews for product requirements, design, code, and tests. Followed established standards and processes for software development.
• Developed, maintained, and statused schedules for assigned tasks in Microsoft Project.
• Developed, documented, standardized, and optimized previously ad hoc process for the creation and distribution of databases to the flightline. Wrote work instructions and taught class for project management, field personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Worked closely with other developers as well as requirements, integration, configuration management, quality assurance, product support, project/program management, maintenance personnel, and documentation organizations.
• Developed reusable utility function library to reduce cost and increase quality.

• Implemented B-2 Bomber Ground Support System. Duties included software requirement analysis, software design, coding, documenting, integration, and testing.
• Developed prototype of data collection, analysis, and reporting software for B-2 Bomber Ground Support System. Product developed under accelerated schedule using extensive customer input and served as prototype for later products.
• Received multiple Certificates of Appreciation from customer and other Northrop Grumman elements for efforts in Continuous Process Improvement and regular responsibilities.
• Developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert system for aircraft maintenance.
• Trained in Software Engineering Institute (SEI) techniques for developing quality software. Performed peer reviews, testing, and other tasks per documented software processes.
• Investigated tool suites to improve development and reduce defects. Management made purchasing decisions on products based on my reports.
• Held Secret U.S. Government security clearance.