- App Development
- Coding and Programming
- Sustainable Tech Innovations
- Design and Build Websites
Christopher Hushour
Senior Software Engineer
Connersville,IN
Summary
I am looking for a permanent if not long-term contract role with a company that will provide me with the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and to advance my career.
Over 34 years of IT experience with emphasis in software engineering, architecture, design, development, and quality assurance 15+ years exp. with Java server side, front end, middleware and web services. AWS and Azure experience BS Computer Science, Purdue University, 1990 I wrote the first wireless email and web client for the Palm Pilot in the country and started my own company because of this technology 4+ years’ experience with RESTful and SOAP web services 2-3 years with GoLang, Angular and React Mission critical application experience across a variety of industries, including classified government applications, healthcare, financial services and telephony Energetic, hardworking, people-oriented team player, self-starter and innovator Member of the Google Glass Developer Program
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
IT Senior Technical Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Acting as a Senior Technology resource for several different clients
- Assisting with implementation of new enhancements, defect fixes and design
- Various Java/Spring Boot/Spring/MVC/Hibernate/Services, J2EE, SQL, Python, AWS, React
- Databases SQL Server, Oracle and
- Linux scripting
- Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, Docker
- Microservices, Restful Services, Restful API
Technology Lead
Infosys
03.2022 - 12.2022
- On a tiger team to assist with implementation of new enhancements, defect fixes and design
- Various Java/Spring Boot/Spring/MVC/Hibernate/Services, J2EE, SQL, PL/SQL Python, AWS, JavaFX, React and Angular tasks
- Linux scripting, PowerShell
- Mitigating defects and assisting other team members (ServiceNow)
- Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, Docker
- Microservices, Restful Services, Restful API, Postgres
Senior Software Engineer (front and backend)
Insight Global and Cognizant
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Part of a Tiger Team to assist other projects
- Offshore Coordinator
- ETL data transformation from various old data sources to flattened data files
- Java/J2EE, microservices, Python, Docker, Spring MVC/Hibernate/Services
- Linux Bash scripts, git source control
- Migration from older systems to AWS and Azure
- Developing a backend and front-end client to handle warehouse robotics
- Remote Agile methodology
- Using Java 8, JPA, Restful services, GIS, Python, JSP’s, Subversion, Eclipse, Docker, Postgres, Spring Boot/MVC/Hibernate/Services
- Windows and Linux
- Developing a front-end/backend user interface for a risk assessment application that supports multiple end clients
- Agile methodology with 15 developers working remotely because of covid
- ServiceNow for workflow management of defects and features
- Using Java 8, AWS, JavaScript, Angular, Postgres, Rally, Jenkins, Junit. Docker, Git/Bitbucket
- Knowledge base along with Spring Boot/MVC/Hibernate, microservices, and RESTful services
- Projects with AT&T, Swisslog Logistics, Bank of America, US Bank
Senior Software Engineer (front end and backend) leading 3 developers
Nike
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Developing a front-end user interface for the project launch dashboard using Java, JavaScript, React/Redux, NodeJS, also with Microservices on the backend along with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Lambda, Restful Services, API solutions
- Agile/Scrum environment
- Jenkins (CI/CD), Jira, ServiceNow, Confluence, Git/Bitbucket, IntelliJ, Linux, MacOS, Asgard, Postman
- Testing: Mocha, Mochito
- Filled in for developer that went on Furlough
- (Beaverton, Oregon) – Short term contract to fill in for absent developer
Software Engineer III leading multiple developers
McAfee
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Was offered a permanent position but the project lost funding
- Working with various technologies associated with the SIEM project including: Ubuntu Linux, Windows 10, Java, Spring Boot/MVC/Hibernate, JavaScript, Angular 2.0+, NodeJS , Restful Services, C, C++, Pascal, SQL, HTML5, CSS, XML, Flash, Git/Github, Virtual Box, Version One, TeamCity (CI/CD), Jira, Ruby, Perl, Kafka, Postgres and Docker
- Investigating microservices with Java, Docker, and Spring-Boot, Restful Services, API Solutions
- Exploring VM possibilities using Linux, Docker, as well as Pixie boot and various boot tools
- Was offered a permanent position but the project lost funding
- (Hillsboro, Oregon) – Contract ended due to lack of funding
Senior Software Engineer – leading 3 developers
Idaho National Laboratory
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Design and development on the Smart Meter Communications project in Homeland Security.
- Using JavaScript jQuery, Angular 2.0+, Node.js, and various other JavaScript libraries
- GIS
- Wrote some Java Web Services (RESTful), some API and Spring-Boot for backend communications
- Visual Studio 2013 and Chrome
- Project lost funding in June 2017
- Project Hire (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
Google Glass Software Engineer (Self Employed)
Google Glass Explorer Program
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Entrepreneurial opportunity that I decided to do while working other contracts
- Was accepted to the Google Glass Explorer program
- Designed and Developed my own Google Glass embedded applications including a Dog Training application and a Trivia application
- Android Operating System and Java, C#/.NET, and C++, Windows 7, Mac OS
- (Connersville, Indiana)
Senior Java Software Engineer – leading 3 developers
Draper, Inc
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Position to convert some VB.Net XML/.XSD/XSLT to Restful Services (some API), Java, JavaScript, Spring (MVC, Boot, Web Services), Hibernate, JDBC, and SQL Server using Eclipse mostly in Windows 7
- Used some interfaces with Java web services to talk to an IBM iSeries RPG system for warehouse provisioning using an EDI database
- Swing development for a new Smart API application using NetBeans
- Use of Selenium for automation of website testing of invoice submissions
- Used Git for source control and set up a GitHub for the company on an Ubuntu VMware server
- Maven for builds
- Left company to move to Idaho
- (Spiceland, Indiana)
Senior Software Engineer
Ingram Micro Mobility
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Contract to support mobile device provisioning and software support at several Plainfield facilities.
- Developing, enhancing, and testing multiple applications and databases using C# MVC/ASP.NET/VB.NET, Web Forms, SQL Server 2014, Oracle, PL/SQL, Selenium, Restful Web Services (API), GIS
- Windows 7 Enterprise, Android OS
- JavaScript (jQuery, Knockout, Angular 1.5) and Selenium for client-side web activations of devices and spoofing of 3rd party websites
- Short term contract
- (Plainfield, Indiana) Robert Half Technology
Senior Software Engineer
Polaris Laboratories
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Worked on enhancing and debugging the Horizon Reporting Application written in Java 1.7
- Checked current code for SQL injection, Cross Site Scripting, Buffer overflow to insure secure web pages
- Used GIT as source control, and Agile Methodology with Test Driven Development
- Involved working with JSP, JavaScript (jQuery, Angular, Chart) for reporting, Postgres and Oracle database, PL/SQL, and Jira bug tracking tool
- Did some conversion work from Oracle to Postgres database
- Short term contract
- (Indianapolis, Indiana) STLogics
ASAP Senior Developer
Indiana Department of Child Services
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Support specialist on the ISETS/INVEST Project (Child Services Financial processing application)
- Wrote Java 1.6 to replace the old ISETS Cobol mainframe application with new INVEST application and added JUnit tests
- Utilized Spring Framework for Webservices (SOA)
- Used the Rational Development Suite (Rational Application Developer, Clear Case, Clear Quest, WebSphere Application Server and DB2 Database)
- Investigated performance issues with the existing DocGen (report generating) Java application
- Performed conversion of existing C# MVC/ASP.net pages to Java MVC/JSP framework (wrote a few custom APIs to help facilitate some of the conversion process)
- Used Eclipse and Visual Studio IDEs
- Used GIT for version control
- (Indianapolis, Indiana) BCForward
IT Specialist
Roche
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Wrote Java webservices (SOA) and APIs for Goldmine/TIMS ERP and upgraded existing interfaces
- Added debug and error logging using Log4j, logback, and slf4j since no logging existed
- Java 1.6/1.7, MVC, JSP, JavaScript (jQuery, Angular), Hibernate, Spring, Struts 1 and 2, Junit, TestNG, Maven, Ant, XML, SQL Server 2008
- Converted existing Ant builds to Maven for more robust builds and dependency integrity
- Added unit tests utilizing JUnit and TestNG. Integrated ReportNG for better unit test HTML reporting
- Checked web pages for cross-site scripting embedded in external and internal webpages. The internal and external sets of pages involve existing and new development.
- Worked with NetBeans IDE 7.3
- Set up Subversion source control since no source control was in place (Collabnet)
- (Fishers, Indiana) ISETS
Software Engineer
DFAS – DOD
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Java web services and upgrading them to be more efficient
- Checked current code for SQL injection, Cross Site Scripting, Buffer overflow to ensure secure web pages
- Worked with IntelliJ IDEA
- Some GIS
- Subversion source control
- Wrote about 200 JUnit tests for existing code
- (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Software Engineer
INPRS – Indiana Public Retirement System
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked on ForteListener that relayed Forte requests to various webservices
- Involved Java coding with Eclipse IDE and pvcs as source control
- Added log4j logging and better error dissemination along with JUnit socket testing
- (Indianapolis, Indiana) Robert Half Technologies
E-Commerce Developer
hhgregg Corporate Headquarters
10.2011 - 02.2012
- Software Engineer on the E-Commerce project supporting the hhgregg website.
- Technologies used include Java, J2EE, Web Services (SOA), Websphere E-Commerce, Rational Application Developer (RAD), Junit, Solr, Lucene, Hibernate, Oracle, PL/SQL, DB2, SQL/Stored Procedures/Triggers, Firefox, Firebug, Quick Build (continuous build tool), Subversion, Tortoise, Eclipse IDE, Ant, PHP, Python, Jira, and Agile (TDD)
- Was on call every few weeks on a rotating schedule and could dial-in via laptop and company issued iPhone to remotely promote builds to dev, qa, stage, and production as necessary. Was also able to do some troubleshooting and get the necessary people involved.
- (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Software Engineer
The Library Corporation
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Software Engineer on the GoCart project re-engineering, improving performance, and coding an existing application for the Chicago Public Library
- Technologies used include Java, JUnit, Lucene, Oracle, Jenkins (continuous build tool), Subversion, Eclipse IDE, Maven, JavaScript (jQuery) and Jira
- This is an Agile development environment with daily morning standup meetings discussing the previous day’s accomplishments and goals for the current day. Some test-driven development was involved.
- (Denver, Colorado)
Software Engineer
General Dynamics
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Worked on the Calix project designing and coding for one of the communication pieces of the project
- Created APIs that were for UDP, Vita49, Gfp, and Mppe protocols
- Used Java 1.6, TestNG, XML/XSLT, Weblogic, Clearcase, Maven, GIS and the Eclipse IDE
- Worked with Web Services, Servlets, and Hibernate
- Involved in doing UML class and sequence diagrams for design reviews using Rhapsody
- (Centennial, Colorado)
Education
BS - Computer Science
Purdue University
01-1990
Skills
Core Java 8-11
Swing
J2EE 12-14
Webservices
Struts 1 and 2
Spring/MVC/Hibernate/Services
Spring Boot
JSP
JavaScript (Nodejs, Angular 20, React)
Java Messaging Service
JDBC 30
Java Web Start
Python (testing and build automation)
C/C
PowerShell
Mac
Android
Palm OS
Oracle
SQL Server
DB2
Sybase
Informix
Postgres
MySQL
MS Access
IntelliJ
Software development expertise
Accomplishments
- Developed the first Email and Web Browser for the Palm Pilot when asked by Nikean, the company that created the first wireless CDPD modem for the Palm Pilot. This lead to software contracts with companies such as GoAmerica.
Interests
Timeline
IT Senior Technical Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
Technology Lead
Infosys
03.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Software Engineer (front and backend)
Insight Global and Cognizant
06.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Software Engineer (front end and backend) leading 3 developers
Nike
02.2018 - 05.2018
Software Engineer III leading multiple developers
McAfee
08.2017 - 02.2018
Senior Software Engineer – leading 3 developers
Idaho National Laboratory
05.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Java Software Engineer – leading 3 developers
Draper, Inc
01.2016 - 03.2016
Senior Software Engineer
Ingram Micro Mobility
08.2015 - 10.2015
Google Glass Software Engineer (Self Employed)
Google Glass Explorer Program
04.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Software Engineer
Polaris Laboratories
04.2014 - 07.2014
ASAP Senior Developer
Indiana Department of Child Services
01.2014 - 04.2014
IT Specialist
Roche
06.2013 - 09.2013
Software Engineer
DFAS – DOD
10.2012 - 01.2013
Software Engineer
INPRS – Indiana Public Retirement System
05.2012 - 06.2012
E-Commerce Developer
hhgregg Corporate Headquarters
10.2011 - 02.2012
Software Engineer
The Library Corporation
07.2011 - 10.2011
Software Engineer
General Dynamics
02.2011 - 06.2011
BS - Computer Science
Purdue University
Professional Summary
34, IT experience with emphasis in software engineering, architecture, design, development, and quality assurance, 15+ years exp. with Java server side, front end, middleware and web services, AWS and Azure experience, BS Computer Science, Purdue University, 1990, 4+ years’ experience with RESTful and SOAP web services, 2-3 years with GoLang, Angular and React, Mission critical application experience across a variety of industries, including classified government applications, healthcare, financial services and telephony, Energetic, hardworking, people-oriented team player, self-starter and innovator, Member of the Google Glass Developer Program