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ADAM ARNOLD

Software Developer
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Highly experienced IT professional with nearly a decade of proven expertise in robust Linux systems administration and mission-critical backend development. Proficient in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, PHP), and adept at managing and optimizing complex server environments utilizing WebLogic, Apache, and Oracle. Proven ability to automate deployment and maintenance processes through Cron and Ant builds, while ensuring code integrity and quality using SonarQube and GitHub.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Developer

Lumen
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed High-Availability Front-End Web Portal for Seamless Downstream Application and Client Access
  • Engineered and Maintained Critical Front-End Portal: Led the management of a high-availability front-end portal, ensuring seamless downstream application and client access.
  • Managed and Optimized Application Infrastructure: Administered and maintained seven application servers (RHEL/WebLogic) and three proxy servers (RHEL/Apache), guaranteeing optimal performance and reliability.
  • Executed Strategic WebLogic Upgrade: Spearheaded a successful WebLogic upgrade from RHEL 7 to RHEL 8, significantly improving system efficiency and security.
  • Enhanced Browser Compatibility: Refactored front-end JavaScript and Java Server Pages, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and an improved user experience.
  • Mentored and Developed Junior Engineers: Provided comprehensive training on environment processes and best practices, fostering a skilled and efficient team.
  • Implemented Critical Security Enhancements: Executed Java upgrades, Oracle security patching, and application security patching, mitigating vulnerabilities and safeguarding sensitive data.
  • Streamlined Code Management: Successfully migrated the codebase from CVS to Git, improving version control and collaboration.
  • Automated Deployment Processes: Developed and implemented Linux-based build and deployment scripts (Ant/Bash), automating releases and reducing deployment time.
  • Ensured Production Stability: Conducted thorough production validations during release nights, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth deployments.
  • Maintained Code Quality: Performed regular SonarQube scans, identifying and addressing code quality issues.
  • Managed Project Workflow: Utilized Jira for efficient feature and incident ticket management, ensuring timely resolution and project tracking.
  • Secured System Access: Leveraged Putty and WinSCP for secure Linux access, fortified by MobilePass+ authentication.
  • Achieved and Maintained GSA Clearance: Successfully obtained and maintained a GSA clearance, demonstrating trustworthiness and suitability for sensitive projects.

Call Agent

New York State
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: The state of New York enlisted the help of IBM to help with the volume of calls coming through their call centers to assist applicants file and manage their Pandemic Unemployment Assistance accounts.
  • I was a call Agent taking calls and assisting applicants and eligible citizens of New York State. I worked in a virtual machine that had access to New York state Owned mainframe computers with records of the citizens of New York filing for claims to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
  • The state of New York enlisted the help of IBM to help with the volume of calls coming through their call centers to assist applicants file and manage their Pandemic Unemployment Assistance accounts.

Front End Developer

IBM
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Created the Your Career at IBM app from wire frames supplied by the design team using responsive web design.
  • Made RESTful API calls to web services with node.js to retrieve JSON formatted data and displayed the information to the front-end user.
  • Technologies: Node.js, Typescript, Java Script, HTML5, CSS, Aurelia Framework (front end Java Script framework), Carbon Components (UI library), GitHub (Code Repository), Jira (Ticket System), Postman

Tech Support Specialist

State Of Florida
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Used web front end to populate testing data. Followed guided steps to test for web front end functionality.
  • Technologies: Web front end

Developer

CenturyLink
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Wrote lisp patch, troubleshoot logged errors, manual commands against rpc to interface.
  • Technologies: Unix, Lisp, Admin panel for web front end

SQL Developer

CenturyLink
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Granted user access with SQL scripts.
  • Technologies: Unix, SQL Plus, SQL

Automation Engineer

CenturyLink
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Developed an automated reporting system in Perl and Java.
  • Technologies: Perl, Java, Excel Spreadsheet

Developer

CenturyLink
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Carried out scheduled maintenance procedures and documented each step for each iteration.
  • Technologies: Unix, Perl, shell scripting, FOCUS

SQL Developer

CenturyLink
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Create and issue SQL scripts to update client data on the backend.
  • Technologies: SQL, Unix, Oracle SQL Developer

Developer

CenturyLink
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Manage data through EFLOW web front end. Troubleshoot issues found in logs. Issue SQL commands to update backend.
  • Technologies: Admin panel for web front end, SQL

Developer

IBM
04.2015 - Current
  • Development and maintenance

Web Programmer (Work Study)

Southeastern Louisiana University
11.2011 - 12.2014
  • Ensured website security by implementing measures to protect against common vulnerabilities.
  • Managed website deployment and maintenance, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.
  • Monitored website performance metrics to detect issues before they become problems.

Education

Bachelors of Computer Science - Information Technology

Southeastern Louisiana University
US
01.2014

Bachelors of Art - General Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University
US
01.2007

Skills

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Linux Systems Administration
  • Scripting Languages
  • Bash
  • Perl
  • Python
  • PHP
  • Ant builds
  • WebLogic
  • Apache
  • OpenText
  • Cron
  • Oracle
  • My SQL
  • SQL Developer
  • Front End Web Development
  • Nodejs
  • Aurelia Framework
  • Carbon UI Components
  • Typescript
  • Java Script
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • GitHub
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Jira
  • SonarQube
  • Java
  • Java Server Pages
  • C#

Key Courses And Training

  • Java Bootcamp, IBM
  • Java 1 and Java 2, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Google Python Class
  • Internet Programming, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Computer and Network Security, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Web Systems Technology, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Survey of Programming Languages, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Advanced Computer Networking, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Web Programmer - 3 years, Southeastern Louisiana University

Timeline

Lead Developer

Lumen
04.2021 - Current

Call Agent

New York State
02.2021 - 03.2021

Front End Developer

IBM
10.2019 - 12.2020

Tech Support Specialist

State Of Florida
08.2019 - 10.2019

Developer

CenturyLink
09.2018 - 03.2019

SQL Developer

CenturyLink
09.2018 - 04.2019

Automation Engineer

CenturyLink
09.2018 - 04.2019

Developer

CenturyLink
01.2018 - 08.2019

SQL Developer

CenturyLink
01.2016 - 09.2017

Developer

CenturyLink
09.2015 - 12.2015

Developer

IBM
04.2015 - Current

Web Programmer (Work Study)

Southeastern Louisiana University
11.2011 - 12.2014

Bachelors of Computer Science - Information Technology

Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelors of Art - General Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University

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