solutions-focused, highly credentialed software engineer eager to contribute diversified technical, management, and financial skills toward supporting a progressive employer in maximizing business results.

 

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ø  demonstrate a superior ability to effectively design, program, test, and deploy complex computer software and engineering projects, along with showcasing outstanding presentation and communication skills in translating comprehensive operational requirements to peers in order to facilitate overall product success.

ø  contribute precise problem-solving proficiencies, proven analytical abilities, sharp troubleshooting techniques, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to any professional environment.

ø  thrive within high-pressure environments, along with effectively prioritizing and streamlining processes to increase efficiency while consistently maintaining solid professional work ethics.

ø  currently pursuing a rigorous m.b.a. in finance and strategic management from prestigious university of chicago; holds a ph.d. in engineering that showcases exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.

 

key business achievements

 

ø  increased overall annual policy sales by 30% within the last two years by successfully migrating desktop insurance-rating software to real-time web-based applications.

ø  spearheaded the development of the first-ever infinity consumer direct sales web site within six months which earned an annual gross written premium of $12 million.

ø  orchestrated the development of a dynamic web site for agency-based insurance management systems that achieves sales of over 10,000 in monthly auto insurance policies.

ø  pioneered the architectural design and workflow of an innovative agency direct sales web site.

ø  redesigned a company-specific classic collector site to efficiently streamline user-based experiences, including allowing minimal consumer information to be submitted prior to obtaining an accurate quote.

ø  remotely led a dynamic team of professionals within a branch office location immediately following company merger and acquisition.

ø  developed and released superior desktop-based insurance rating software in 15 states.

 

professional experience

 

 

manager of software engineering                                                                                          2007 c present

ø  utilized exceptional supervisory talents to successfully manage three top-performing programmer team leaders and 18 highly skilled software engineers within the company headquarters of a non-standard automobile insurance company with over 2,000 employees and over $1 billion in annual revenue.

ø  actively recruited and trained versatile software developers, including empowering associates through dynamic mentoring and coaching to ensure optimal personnel loyalty.

ø  steered the development and maintenance of real-time rating applications for private passenger, commercial, and classic collectors automotive coverage offered through 14,000 independent agencies across 40 states, as well as consumer direct-selling channels utilizing j2ee and web 2.0 technologies.

ø  collaborate with executive-level technology management regarding total insurance written premium, web server performance, and new product development activities.

 

programmer team leader                                                                                                            2005 c 2007

ø  optimized operational success by resourcefully managing an eight-member development team in the design and implementation of auto insurance-related software products utilizing j2ee technology.

ø  drove organizational processes by leading various facets of business modeling and requirement gathering, as well as design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software development tasks.

ø  achieved all set goals and objectives by proactively identifying and tracking high-risk areas, implementing strategic risk mitigation plans, proving technical / architectural prototype concepts, and maintaining consistent communication with it / business management to ensure seamless development processes.

ø  liaised between senior project management teams, business development representatives, software quality testers, customer service representatives, and software developers regarding new product development.

ø  oversaw source control and document control repositories, as well as process control applications that were responsible for tracking significant software defects and features.

 

professional experience

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programmer analyst                                                                                                                    2003 c 2005

ø  resourcefully expanded market share by profitably affiliating with comparative rating companies instrumental toward actively developing new business opportunities for continued marketplace presence.

ø  creatively redesigned and developed onelink, an infinity-based rating software, by utilizing state-of-the-art j2ee technology, design patterns, and struts web applications framework.

 

senior software developer                                                                                                           2001 c 2003

ø  employed extensive technical abilities to develop innovative company-specific programs, including an online multi-payment system, a financial credit score / motor vehicle violation report ordering system (with choice point and adr), and a unique web application utilized to analyze insurance policy trends and quote growth.

 

software developer                                                                                                                      2000 c 2001

ø  successfully migrated insurance premium rating components from windows to unix / solaris platform, along with providing essential insurance-related software support and maintenance for insurance agents and internal customer service representatives.

 

education

 

m.b.a. concentrations in finance / strategic management (projected 2009)             university of chicago

ph.d., chemical engineering                                                                              louisiana state university

m.s., computer science                                                                                      louisiana state university

m.s., chemical engineering                                                                           tianjin university p.r. china

b.s., chemical engineering                                                                           tianjin university p.r. china

 

~ scored 99% on the gmat exam ~

~ earned a ph.d. in chemical engineering and m.s. in computer science in four years ~

 

key technical proficiencies

 

languages and tools

java • j2ee • soap / web services • c / c++ • matlab • ejb

servlets • jsp • ajax • xml • xslt • ant • hibernate • ibatis • uml

 

application framework

struts • jsf • spring

 

databases

oracle • sql server • mysql

 

operating systems

windows • unix • linux

 

application servers and ides

sun one / iplanet • bea weblogic • jboss • jbuilder • eclipse

 

professional certifications and training

 

certifications

project management certificate • society of actuaries (soa) level i and ii

sun-certified web application developer • sun-certified java programmer

 

training

java architect design pattern and development training sun microsystems

weblogic training bea

pmp and agile project management training

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding quantitative development / executive-level financial support role within a dynamic and successfully progressive organization, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i offer over eight years of solid experience in software engineering and programming, including demonstrating expertise within management, process / product development, organizational liaison, and team building capacities.  i am eager to apply financial and strategic management knowledge gained from my current enrollment in a rigorous m.b.a. program through the university of chicago, my multiple graduate degrees in computer science and chemical engineering (including a ph.d.), and my extensive proven professional abilities, toward supporting your company s goals and objectives.

 

you will find me to be a driven, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented leader who can contribute to your company s success by demonstrating a superior ability to effectively design, program, test, and deploy complex computer software and engineering projects.  in addition, i can supply outstanding presentation and communication skills vital toward translating comprehensive operational requirements to peers in order to facilitate overall product success.  i have the ability to thrive within high-pressure environments, along with effectively prioritizing and streamlining processes to increase efficiency while consistently maintaining solid professional work ethics.  for these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your professional team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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