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Jerry Ames

Kingsley,MI

Summary

Successful Senior Software Developer with 18 years of experience leading projects by acting as architect, developer and programmer analyst. Proficient in supporting project deliverables and maintaining releases. Strong leader in guiding support teams and solving complex issues. Steadfast in planning and implementing effective development strategies based on industry best practices.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Developer

Page Consulting Services
07.2008 - Current
  • Monitored ongoing operation of assigned programs and responded to problems by diagnosing and correcting logic and coding errors.
  • Developed databases, programs and processes for integration and implementation across enterprise.
  • Trained new developers and programmers on company standards for design and review.
  • Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
  • Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.

Software Developer

Salamander Technologies
04.2005 - 07.2008
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.

Assembly Worker

Dura Automotive Systems
06.1997 - 07.2003
  • Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
  • Applied blank labels to devices, packaged and sealed items before sending for quality review.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Maintained supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.

Field Artillery Turret Mechanic

United States Army
07.1990 - 12.1994
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI

Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Application design
  • Code validation
  • Code reviews
  • User requirements analysis
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Troubleshooting

Timeline

Senior Software Developer

Page Consulting Services
07.2008 - Current

Software Developer

Salamander Technologies
04.2005 - 07.2008

Assembly Worker

Dura Automotive Systems
06.1997 - 07.2003

Field Artillery Turret Mechanic

United States Army
07.1990 - 12.1994

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems

Northwestern Michigan College

Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University
Jerry Ames