BENNY D COX II
Brandywine,DC
Summary
Results-driven software engineer with over 24 years of professional experience, specializing in back-end and front-end development. Over 18 years of expertise in Java, complemented by more than 8 years in front-end development. Proven track record in Agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM, ensuring efficient project delivery and team collaboration. Committed to leveraging extensive technical knowledge to drive innovative solutions and enhance user experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Defense Developer
Wood Consulting
02.2025 - Current
- Developing software solutions using Agile methodologies to enhance project delivery and team collaboration.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: C++, Windows, Linux, Git, Jira, Visual Studio Code
Senior Systems Engineer
Crimson Phoenix
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Implemented automated solutions, reducing manual processes and increasing reliability in system performance.
- Configured and administered network services across national network systems.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), Java, XML, Yang, Yaml, Linux, Git
Senior Software Engineer
Mantech
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Contributed to the on-going development, enhancement, features update, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide, multi-application wide system.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Angular, Python, Git, JIRA, Linux, Kubernetes
Senior Software Engineer
River Hawk Consulting LLC
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsible for full stack development with emphasis on front end functionality for web-based applications.
- Responsible for deployment tasking performed within AWS platform/environment.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: JavaScript, React, AngularJS, NodeJS, Git, Jira, AWS Linux
Senior Software Engineer
Leidos
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Created metrics dashboards using Grafana for data visulalization and Prometheus for collecting, storing, and analyzing time-series data..
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Grafana, Prometheus
Cyber Systems Software Engineer
Peraton
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for maintaining mission critical software system.
- Performed bug fixes, updated database scripts, and performed test on software changes.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Java/J2EE, Weblogic, Oracle, Git, Jira, CentOS Linux.
Web Developer
CACI
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for coordinating with customer to modernize an existing application by virtually creating a new web application with the latest technology and tools.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Angular CLI, Angular JS, Node.JS, Git, PostgreSQL, Visual Studio Code
Sr. Java Developer
Skanes Technology Group
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for enhancement, and maintenance of existing, mission critical applications and tools using open source products.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Java 8, Git, Eclipse, Maven.
Sr. Java Developer/Web Content Manager
ESNS
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Responsible for enhancing, updating, maintenance of existing, mission critical applications.
- Creating new functionality of web application using both open source and COTS products.
- Maintain and manage content on internal website for users and customers.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Java 8, Git, Eclipse, Joomla, Linux.
Senior Java Developer
Graham Technologies
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Updated and maintained functionality of mission critical web application.
- Created prototype for new web applications using advanced technologies and tools.
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Java, DoJo, Spring, Hibernate, Angular JS, Flex 3, SVN, Maven, PostgreSQL, Git, TinyCA
Senior Software Engineer
Raytheon IIS
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Developed data connectors for large-scale intel system using Java/JEE and other open-source tools.
- In particular, created data transformer, and data ingester, used to format the appropriate payload from various data sources, such as messages, files, and other forms, for use in REST APIs.
- Resolved discrepancy reports via software code changes and refactoring, creating new software user tools, or stand-alone web applications against existing system using open-source tools.
- Investigated the use of RedHat/JBoss Application Server (WildFly 8.2) against the current use of Oracle’s WebLogic Server as an alternative for potentially migrating an existing application onto the server for cost-cutting measures.
- Also evaluating the benefits other RedHat/JBoss tools, such as Fuse, for improved performance and enhancements of applications.
- Implemented Proof of Concept designs in an effort, on a continuous basis, to become familiar with additional open-source tools and technology which were either applied to existing systems and applications or for creating new applications and prototypes.
- Other responsibilities included reviewing requirements, performing software design & analysis, and participating in preliminary design reviews.
Java Developer
IBM
05.2008 - 11.2014
- Created a front-end controller for a web-based knowledge system.
- With the user interface components having been created with the Dojo Toolkit, was responsible for implementing JavaScript/jQuery for functionality and implementing the servlet to create and provide the payload for the REST API from user input on the front-end.
- Implemented new functionality and enhancements to a web-based payment management system for utility company.
- Responsibilities included implementing web services, implementing EJB calls, and providing SoapUI functional testing.
- For a major automaker, created new, and enhanced existing, functionality of a web-based global warranty system.
- Responsibilities were performed on both front-, and back-, end of the system.
- Enhancements on front-end were made using HTML, JavaScript, or Java Server Pages (JSP).
- Back-end development was Java/JEE based.
- Also, provided maintenance and support of existing Java/J2EE based systems.
- Evaluated, analyzed, and prepared requirements for software change request documentation.
- Provided monthly operational support by performing system health checks and balancing of global transactions for the global warranty system.
- Performed tasks as a member of a Configuration Management Technical Support (CMTS) by deploying web services schema to an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and resolving issues associated with schemas and schema deployment.
Java Applications Engineer/Developer
EDS (Contractor)
11.2004 - 05.2008
- Tools/Technology/Skills: Java/J2EE, Oracle 10g, JSP, Struts, JavaScript, XML, Weblogic 7.0, Tomcat, JSF, TopLink, Visual C++, Eclipse IDE, Spring Framework, Fedora Core Linux, Echo2, Subversion, Hibernate
Computer Scientist/Software Engineer
NAVSEA
01.2001 - 11.2004
- Responsible for software development with C++ and Matlab for Sonar Systems on Submarines.
- Responsible for software development with C++ and Motif for Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS)
- Developed advanced algorithms for predictive modeling and data analysis.
Education
MS - Computer Science
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina08.2001
BS - Physics
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Problem-solving
- Programming
- API integration
- Software engineer/developer
- Analytical
- Testing
- Multitasking
- Communication
Security Clearance
TS/SCI w FSP
Personal Information
Visa Status: TS/SCI w FSP
Timeline
Cyber Defense Developer
Wood Consulting
02.2025 - Current
Senior Systems Engineer
Crimson Phoenix
06.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Software Engineer
Mantech
11.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Software Engineer
River Hawk Consulting LLC
11.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Software Engineer
Leidos
04.2022 - 11.2022
Cyber Systems Software Engineer
Peraton
09.2021 - 04.2022
Web Developer
CACI
08.2020 - 09.2021
Sr. Java Developer
Skanes Technology Group
08.2019 - 08.2020
Sr. Java Developer/Web Content Manager
ESNS
10.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Java Developer
Graham Technologies
08.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Software Engineer
Raytheon IIS
12.2014 - 08.2016
Java Developer
IBM
05.2008 - 11.2014
Java Applications Engineer/Developer
EDS (Contractor)
11.2004 - 05.2008
Computer Scientist/Software Engineer
NAVSEA
01.2001 - 11.2004
BS - Physics
Southern University and A&M College
MS - Computer Science
North Carolina A&T State University