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, and technical training for private companies and the U.S. Army. Winner of the 2011 Blackboard Innovative Developer Award 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 Java Web Application Developer Macromedia-Certified ColdFusion Developer Flex 3 and ActionScript 3 Programmer Expert in SQL, database design and administration Masters Degree in Computer Resources and Information Management Taught Object-Oriented Programming 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 |
2010 SANS Essential Secure Coding in Java/EE 2009 Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 2009 SANS Web Application Security Essentials 2009 Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 6.0 2008 Core Spring Bootcamp Provided By Spring Source 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 1999-Present Highly proficient in several programming languages including Java (Spring, Struts 2, Hibernate, JPA), Flex 3.0, ActionScript 3, ColdFusion, PHP, XML, HTML, Java Server Pages (JSP), Java EE 5 and 6, 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 |
Java architect responsible for developing and implementing applications that integrate enterprise systems with the Blackboard Learn environment. Winner of the 2011 Blackboard Innovative Developer award for work with Blackboard's web services. 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 Java applications that integrate with the Blackboard online learning system. Also developed complex web applications that integrate Java portlets, the Kyou portal system, and the Struts 2 web application framework. Senior web application developer for several national 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 resources for teaching medicine. 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), XML, JavaScript, Ajax, and dynamic HTML to create complex web applications. Excellent experience in using web application frameworks such as Struts 2, Spring MVC, Hibernate, Mach-II, ColdSpring, JQuery, 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, Spring, and JDBC. Taught 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. |
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Employment Chronology |
2010-Present University of Kansas, Lawrence
Java Architect 2008-2010 University of Kansas, Lawrence
Lead Web Applications Programmer 2003-2008 Society of Teachers of Family
Medicine,
Senior Web Applications Developer 2002-2008
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 |