W. Craig Trader Software Engineer / Technology Generalist
101 Forest Ridge Drive, Sterling,
Virginia, 20164-2812
703.598.6506 – craig@trader.name
– http://trader.name/ –
http://www.linkedin.com/in/craigtrader
To find a dynamic and challenging position with a forward-looking company, working with exceptional people and the latest technologies.
I am a technology generalist, but I am also highly skilled in all aspects of software system design, development, testing, and deployment. My twenty-eight years of software development includes:
Twenty-three years developing web and client-server applications using Relational and Object-Relational databases.
Fourteen years developing distributed and embedded applications with Object-Oriented tools such as Java / J2EE, .NET / C#, C++, CORBA, and XML.
Ten years using, enhancing, and developing Compilers, Code Generators, CASE tools, 4GLs, and Application Frameworks.
Programming Languages and
Technologies: Java (J2EE, JSP, JDBC, JNI, Swing, JDO, Spring),
.NET (C#, Mobile), XML, C, C++, CORBA, WebLogic, JBoss, Python, PHP,
Perl, Shell Scripting.
Relational and Object Relational
Databases: SQL Server 2005 / 2000, MySQL, Oracle, Informix
Illustra, PostgresQL.
Operating Environments: UNIX systems
(Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, Irix, AIX, HP-UX, Ultrix, OSF/1, QNX,
DG-UX), Windows (Mobile / Vista / 2003 / XP / 2000 / NT / 98 / 95 /
3.X).
Virtualization Platforms: VMware (ESX / ESXi / Server
/ Workstation).
Agile and CM Tools: Hudson, CruiseControl,
Git, Subversion, ClearCase, CVS.
05/2009-05/2010 Mercury Federal
Systems, Reston, VA
SENIOR STAFF ENGINEER
Developed
Linux device drivers, ported Software-Defined Radio software, and
built testing frameworks in support of OpenCPI, an Open Source
Component Portability Infrastructure, using Red Hat Linux, C, C++,
and CORBA. Managed development with Trac, Git, Subversion.
10/2006-05/2009 Sphere of
Influence, Vienna, VA
SENIOR INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT /
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Provided technical expertise when
developing software systems for government and commercial customers.
Built a virtualization environment for software development, testing,
and deployment.
2008-2009 Gator Snap
Developed software
for a multimedia Windows Mobile application, using C#, C++, and
Windows DirectShow.
2007-2009 SMS
Provided software
development and engineering support to SMS, using Microsoft .NET, C#,
and SQL Server 2000. Developed a continuous integration environment
for building and testing this system.
2006-2007 ABACUS Field
Accounting
Developed software for a distributed accounting
system deployed to offices around the world, using Microsoft .NET,
C#, SQL Server 2000, and MSMQ middleware. Specific challenges for
this project include supporting the broad range of system
configurations out in the field as well as limited internet access
and bandwidth.
07/2006-present Akonizo,
Sterling, VA
WEB TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
Develop and
deploy websites for artists and amateur entertainment groups using
Wordpress, PHP, Python, MySQL, and VMware.
11/2001-10/2006 Lockheed Martin
IS&GS, Gaithersburg, MD
08/2006 – 10/2006, JTRS AMF
Proposal, INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT
Designed a development and
testing infrastructure for cross-team integration.
10/2004 –
06/2006, MISSILE DEFENSE NATIONAL TEAM, ABM IPT, LEAD TOOLS
ENGINEER
Responsible for developing processes, tools, and
techniques for applying Model-Driven Architectures, Test Oracles, and
Agile Development Processes for the development of the Advanced
Battle Manager for the Missile Defense National Team (B). Responsible
for deploying a distributed, integrated development environment for
100 developers.
11/2003 – 09/2004, CTL ACTD, SOFTWARE
ENGINEER
Developed user interfaces with Model-Driven
Architecture for interfacing with web services for Coalition Theatre
Logistics Advanced Concepts Technology Demonstration.
07/2003 –
10/2003, ARCI, SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
Researched, tested, and
recommended appropriate technologies for inclusion into future
generations of the Advanced Rapid COTS Insertion sonar systems.
Investigated clustered file systems that would meet the
mission-critical requirements of modern sonar systems.
11/2001
– 06/2003, JTL ACTD, LEAD INTEGRATION ENGINEER
Integrated
software from five co-contractors with Lockheed developed software
for the Joint Theatre Logistics Advanced Concepts Technology
Demonstration, including configuration management, testing, and
scheduling integration experiments. Lead a team of cross-functional
engineers in support of the integration effort. Developed and
integrated distributed software systems using Java and CORBA to
collaborate on Operations and Logistics information.
11/2000-05/2001 ScoreBoard,
Inc., Herndon, VA
OpenNMS FELLOW / SOFTWARE
ARCHITECT
Developed agent extensions to OpenNMS, an Open
Source Network Management Software package. Re-engineered corporate
extranet using Java Server Pages for stability and manageability.
Provided technical leadership and direction for programmers and
engineers.
07/1999-11/2000 Vitel, Inc.,
Chantilly, VA
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
Responsible for
architecture, design, and delivery of software systems for Real Time
SCADA (Systems Control And Data Acquisition) applications using Java,
C++, and CORBA, deployable under Linux and Windows.
05/1997-07/1999 MITRE
Corporation, Reston, VA
SENIOR NETWORKING AND DISTRIBUTED
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Analyzed and made recommendations about
emerging technologies (Linux, CORBA, DCOM, XML, Java, Internet
Protocols, Database Federation, Mobile Code) as applied to government
and defense needs.
03/1996-04/1997 Kaizen Works,
Reston, VA
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / WEB DATABASE
SPECIALIST
Specified, designed and implemented
Object-Oriented, web-based multimedia databases. Designed and
implemented Python class libraries and extensions for database access
and web site integration. Provided technical leadership and direction
for programmers and engineers.
03/1992-02/1996 Datatel, Inc.,
Fairfax, VA
ANALYST-PROGRAMMER / TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIST
Specified, designed, and implemented improvements
to Envision, a platform independent CASE tool. Specified, designed,
and implemented improvements to existing language translators (Basic
to Data/C++) as well as new language translators (custom function
translators). Specified, designed, and implemented data-porting tools
to transition over two hundred customers from Information databases
under Primos to Unidata under UNIX and VMS. Configuration manager for
release 12 of Colleague, Datatel's premiere College Administration
software. Integrated and tested 3rd party middleware for
client/server database access and reporting.
08/1991-02/1992 Ultimate Data
Systems. Inc., Wilton, CT
SYSTEMS ANALYST
Redesigned
and implemented Accounts Receivable, Physical Inventory subsystems.
Established programming standards for all new development.
03/1988-07/1991 Pegasus
Publishing Systems (PPS), Inc., East Brunswick, NJ
05/1990
– 07 / 1991, SYSTEMS ANALYST / PROJECT LEADER
Designed and
implemented a completely new system for managing the publishing of
books and journals. Directed programmer/analysts and junior
programmers.
03/1988 – 05/1990, ANALYST / PROGRAMMER
Designed
and implemented several custom database systems, as well as
specifying others for contract work. Maintained existing software and
designed, wrote and installed major modifications to sub-systems.
Specified and implemented data conversions. Managed two junior
programmers and an outside contractor. Managed customer support for
10 customer sites.
03/1984-10/1988 United States
Air Force
COMPUTER OPERATOR / SERGEANT
2009-2010 DoD Secret, Mercury Federal Systems
2008-2009 CIA Top Secret / SCI, DTRI (now QinetiQ)
2006-2009 DoD Secret, Sphere of Influence
2001-2006 DoD Secret, Lockheed Martin
1997-1999 DoD Secret, MITRE
1986-1988 DoD Top Secret / SB, USAF
1984-1986 DoD Secret, USAF
2002-2003 University of Phoenix, Pursuing a BS in Information Technology.
2001 Brainbench Certifications, Systems Analysis, Linux Administration (General), Java 1
1984-1988 United States Air Force, Military and Management Training courses, Computer Programmer Career Development Course, Computer Operator Career Development Course
1981-1983 S.U.N.Y. College at Brockport, Brockport, NY, Majored in Computer Science and Mathematics
1977-1981 Watkins Glen High School, Watkins Glen, NY, Graduated with Regents Diploma