Bruce A. Phillips
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Phone
913-683-3382 (M)
E-mail Bruce@BrucePhillips.name
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Objective |
Design, implement, and manage software and web applications using advanced computer and database programming languages. |
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Summary of qualifications |
Over 13 years of experience in software application development, web application development, database programming, technical training, and computer network management for private companies and the U.S. Army. Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 Sun Microsystems - Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 6.0 J2EE Web Application Developer Macromedia-Certified ColdFusion Developer Flex 3 and ActionScript 3 Programmer Visual Basic for Microsoft Office Applications Programmer Expert in SQL, database design and administration Masters Degree in Computer Resources and Information Management Object-Oriented Programming Adjunct Professor at Highly proficient in object-oriented programming languages. Unique ability to rapidly learn and apply cutting-edge technologies. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Tremendous experience in presenting complex data in an easy to understand manner. Expert in Internet back-end programming and web applications, specializing in designing database-driven, dynamic web sites that provide knowledge, not just information. |
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Education and Training |
2009 Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 2009 Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 6.0 2004 Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Web Developer 2001 Sun Microsystems Certified Java 2™ Programmer 1999-2001 Webster
University Masters Degree in Computer Resources and Information Management 3.96 GPA 1988-1992 Excelsior
College Bachelor of Arts 1993-Present Highly proficient in several programming languages including ColdFusion, Java (Spring, Struts 2, Hibernate), Flex 3.0, ActionScript 3, PHP, XML, HTML, Java Server Pages (JSP), J2EE, JavaScript, Visual Basic, and SQL. Capable of implementing solutions on a variety of computer platforms including UNIX, LINUX, Windows and database management systems including Oracle, DB2, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. |
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Internet Programming |
Lead web application programmer using Java and database technologies to build and maintain web applications for the University of Kansas (www.ku.edu). Web applications include interactive programs for students to find open classes online using real-time data, degree completion progress reports, and a comprehensive search engine. Also developed complex web applications that integrate Java portlets and the Struts 2 web application framework. Webmaster and senior web application developer for several national and regional websites, including www.stfm.org, www.fmdrl.org, www.napcrg.org, www.futurefamilydocs.org and www.adfammed.org. Developed complex, interactive web applications enabling website users to purchase products, join associations, find consultants with multiple roles, submit peer-reviewed papers and share data. Assisted in the development of www.fmdrl.org, a leading on-line repository of medical information. Used advanced Internet programming techniques to link business databases (Access, SQL Server, and Oracle) and websites, providing improved service, sales, and knowledge to business customers. Developed web applications that were used both in-house and then leased to other associations for additional profit. Web applications include submission and peer review of conference papers that were used for a conference of Family Physicians from around the world.
Author of a popular blog on Java, Flex, ColdFusion, and Ajax web application development (www.brucephillips.name/blog). Provide detailed tutorials and examples of how to use the latest Web 2.0 technologies. Highly proficient in using Internet programming languages including Java, ColdFusion, Flash ActionScript 3, Flex 3.0, Java Server Pages (JSP), PHP, XML, JavaScript, Ajax, and dynamic HTML to create complex web applications. Excellent experience in using web application frameworks such as Struts 2, Spring MVC, Mach-II, ColdSpring, and Spry. |
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Computer Programming |
Experienced in developing software applications using a variety of languages including Visual Basic, C, and Java. Tremendous ability to leverage computer programming experience and knowledge to develop robust software. Able to rapidly learn and apply new programming skills and techniques. Developed unique software for the U.S. Army designed to enable senior managers to distill knowledge from volumes of information. Application significantly accelerated and improved senior leader’s decision making in complex environments. Achieved Sun-Microsystems Java 2™ certification while working full time on other projects. Capable of constructing complex enterprise applications using J2EE technologies including Enterprise Java Beans, Java Server Pages, Servlets, Struts 2, and JDBC. Teach beginning and advanced object-oriented programming
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Database Programming |
Expert in Structured Query Language (SQL), database design, and administration. Developed software applications to interface with database management systems for upload/download and processing of data and metadata. Designed complex database queries that greatly improved response times of web applications while reducing load on database servers. Database administrator for numerous large-scale applications running on Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems. Designed databases and developed programs using SQL, Microsoft Access, Oracle, and SQL Server to rapidly identify critical information for senior managers. During Persian Gulf War, developed several unique databases to assist analysts in identifying critical indicators that provided senior leaders with advance warning enabling them to act against Iraqi forces with confidence. |
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Employment Chronology |
2008-Present University of Kansas, Lawrence
Lead Web Applications Programmer 2003-2008 Society of Teachers of Family
Medicine,
Senior Web Applications Developer 2002-Present Adjunct Professor Computer Information Systems 1999-2007 BAP Technologies, a private business that designs web and database applications for small companies Founder and Senior Software Engineer 2001-2003 U.S. Army Warrant Officer
Study, Project Manager and Information Technology Consultant 1999-2001 Battlefield Command
Training Program,
Senior Intelligence Analyst and Database Manager 1996-1999 Assistant Chief of Staff,
Intelligence, 10th Mountain Division, Manager, Intelligence Production Section and Database Manager 1995-1996 Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, Senior Intelligence
Analyst and Application Developer |