Owens & Minor | Richmond, VA

Developer

JAN 2016 – CURRENT

• Works directly with business development teams during project envisioning/inception to come up with best solution and reasonable accurate time/cost estimates for project
• Contribute to functional and technical design, process, and use case design and reviews; ability to document and read functional and technical specifications
• Help to define and implement development best practices, standards and processes.
• Thoroughly document development work completed using established team standards.
• Self-manage workload and work assignments within a development team that is responsible for delivering projects/tasks through a software development life cycle, with an eye toward project timelines and utilization

DataField Solutions | Richmond, VA

Data Architect / Senior Developer

Aug 2013 – Nov 2015

• Lead engineer and application architect of the Peacock Data Management solution. Peacock is an enterprise data management solution for healthcare (providers and payers) and financial (insurance and banking) industries. Oversaw and led the development effort of Peacock to be a scalable and extensible enterprise application that can be deployed in a Greenfield or Brownfield environment.
• Manage the development life cycle of application, database objects and interfaces to meet each development iteration within project scope and time requirements
• Manages and oversee internal and client facing deployment activities.
• Lead consultant for custom client requirements encompassing the recommendation and strategic direction for accomplishing client objectives and the estimation of work activity.
• Database modeling and design from concept to optimization and delivery.
• Expertise in the Big Data space spanning from structured to unstructured. Providing solutions to complex data integration problems through flexible data mapping and dynamic schema.
• Expertise in the development and customization of orchestration engine design and machine learning algorithms.
• Managed development staff.

HMC / WellPoint | Richmond, VA

Senior Developer / Team Lead Data Extracts

Sep 2010 – Aug 2013

• Manages HMC data extracts queried from SQL Server data warehouse into various formats which are sent to outside vendors as well as internal business partners
• Tracking and streamlined processing resulted in 99% on time rate for 2012
• Automated extract processing through table driven queue which processed SSIS package by creating dynamic jobs according to schedule to eliminate the need for multiple jobs per extract. Reduced human interaction by 75% enabling senior management to repurpose human capital.
• Provided senior development direction as part the team that that created the Operations Management and Reporting .Net application for WellPoint business Operations. The tool is used to track and report all data warehouse loads and WellPoint data extracts. The application provides Work Load manager tools for IT operations and other client business areas.
• Created table driven notification system that allows users to opt in or out for alerts related to processes monitored by the OMAR application to inform users of process completion, failures, and processes not started by required date.
• SQL Server Job tracking created for Operations Portal to monitor Data Extract jobs based on table based configurations. Custom code created to monitor non SQL based jobs
• Created timeline and training outlines for transition of contractors which resulted in smooth transition and no loss in productivity
• Created .Net Windows application to monitor internal share drive used for movement of data files and move files into production area for processing

HMC / WellPoint | Richmond, VA

Data Analyst / Developer

Oct 2006 – Sep 2010

• Responsible for the transfer of highly sensitive PHI data in and out of HMC
• Creates detailed reports documenting file transfer activity and timeliness
• Creates/uses SSIS packages to facilitate data transfers and the reporting of file transfers
• Uses SQL Server to administer file tracking database including the creation of tables and queries
• Uses Visual Studio to create VBScripts
• Creates and updates web pages on HMC FTP Homepage and related intranet pages
• Documents process flows and business requirements for file transfers
• Automated incoming and outgoing processes by converting aging database from Access to SQL Server and by creating a variety of VBScripts which automated data transfers and logging methods. These enhancements of the FTP position created an overall more efficient process which resulted in a savings of half of the man hours previously required and allowing for the creation of a file tracking system which ensures timely transfer of data to and from HMC
• Was essential on team that created HMC Operations Portal .Net web application for monitoring and reporting of data loads, extracts, and FTP for HMC. This process helped to significantly reduce the number of man hours needed on the data load team as well as give real time information relating to production areas
• Created FTP Request system to allow for users to request file FTP through the Operations Portal which are queued in SQL Server tables for use by FTP scripts running on scheduler. System also reports on statuses of requests including pending, running, completed, and failed statuses.

BancTec | Richmond, VA

Customer Engineer

Jan 2000 – Oct 2006

• Performs installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, preventive maintenance and adjustments on electromechanical systems
• Troubleshooting and repair of devices, computer systems, and software.

United States Marine Corps | Cherry Point, NC

Sgt / E-5 - Communication/Navigation/Radar Technician

Jan 1995 - Dec 1999

• Performed maintenance functions for systems, including removal, installation, adjustment, and alignment of system components and repair or replacement of associated aircraft wiring and interconnecting devices.
• Possessed U.S. Secret and NATO Secret security clearance
• Handled COMSEC/ Encryption material
• Received Navy & Marine Corps Accommodation Medal

Strayer University | Richmond, VA

Masters of Science in Information Systems - Information Systems Management

3.9 GPA

Strayer University | Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Database Management

3.42 GPA

ECPI | Richmond, VA

Associate’s Degree in Information Systems - Web Development

4.0 GPA