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Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganApplication Developer
Jun. 2012Architected and implemented an expandable framework for exporting data for transmission to a remote consumer, taking advantage of Java polymorphism and reflection.
Revised the front and back ends of a web-based data inquiry tool, using Java with JDBC and Struts.
Initiated and implemented a successful effort to clarify the classification of log messages in a major system.
Redesigned the architecture of, and implemented, an existing major Java ETL module, reducing run time for its largest input files from a maximum 16 hours to 7 hours (and cutting average execution time by 75%), and simplifying future modification and extension. Documented the new architecture in a “cookbook” to guide colleagues in future enhancements.
IBM Global ServicesWeb Developer
Aug. 2010 - May. 2011Revised and simplified a Java batch job framework, and prepared exhaustive documentation using JavaDoc. Documented procedures in a departmental wiki to help team members to locate and install development software. Created and executed ANT installation scripts. Documented production environment installation procedures for software produced by the team. Completed the coding and testing of a J2EE batch process to read files from a remote site using FTP and add them to a DB2 database.
Developed Junit test modules. Participated in code reviews.
United States Census BureauCrew Leader Assistant/Enumerator
Apr. 2010 - Jun. 2010•Learned the nature, scope, and objectives of each assigned field operation and specific procedures to be followed.
•Assisted the crew leader to ensure work was completed according to procedures and on schedule.
•Met daily with enumerators to conduct quality control on their paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.
•Submitted completed and acceptable materials to supervisor on a regular basis.
•Observed enumerators in the field, provided on-the-spot assistance, and recommended additional training for low performing enumerators.
•Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of neighborhoods and locate households for conducting interviews.
•Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws. Explained the purpose of the census interview, answered residents' questions, elicited information following a script, and recorded census data on forms.
•Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining high production rates.
•Maintained records of hours worked, units produced, miles driven, quality control results, and expenses incurred in the performance of duties.
•Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work, and receive additional instructions.
CompuwareProfessional Staff
Dec. 1987 - Oct. 2008Designed and implemented database macros for use by a J2EE interface, delivering, in the web developer’s words, “exactly what a web developer needs in this situation.”
Redesigned an ETL process, reducing annual maintenance burden from 24 to 5 programs and annual updates from months to hours.
Designed and implemented a tracking mechanism to detect missing or erroneous data feeds, including dispatching of emails including name and number of each failed job (found from within a COBOL program!) to personnel responsible for supplying the data.
Sirco AssociatesProgrammer/Analyst
Aug. 1983 - Dec. 1987Implemented and maintained programs for accounts receivable, error reporting, and "just-in-time" delivery tracking systems.
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