Merril L. Nowden Sr
Miami,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
The Nowden Group LLC
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Collected fees and documented payment processes for property transactions.
- Used MLS and other realtor databases to find properties for clients.
Valet Manager
LAZ Parking
03.2011 - 03.2020
- Supervise valets at customer location.
- Performed management duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Rendered excellent service to customers at all locations managed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Senior Software Engineer
G2 Software Systems
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Software Lead on port of XTCF enterprise system, a java enterprise application, from Windows 2003 Server to Redhat Enterprise Linux 4.6.1.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience Java, Linux, batch and bash scripts.
- Checked client code for bugs and weaknesses using approved troubleshooting methods.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
Senior Software Engineer
Science Application International Corporation, SAIC
02.1999 - 12.2007
- Provide government customer with Statement Of Work (SOW) containing proposed technical solutions based on government customer requirements.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for government project management staff.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Designed enhancements and updates for subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked and Internet-based platforms.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Collaborated with government project management regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Promoted technical leadership to entry-level and junior engineers in complex enterprise system environment.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
- Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies.
- Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
- Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C++ and Java .
- Offered experience with Java, mySQL, C and C++.
- Held Secret Security Clearance for 8 years.
Senior Software Engineer
Stellcom Technologies
04.1997 - 01.1999
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of front-end features using JAVA, C++ and Ada '83.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C++ and Orbix2.3cMT.
- Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience JAVA, C++ and Ada '83.
- Delivered unit-tested system within customer-prescribed timeframe.
- Updated job knowledge by studying alternative middleware Visibroker 3.0.
- Collaborated with management and lead developer regarding software application status and project progress.
Programmer Analyst
Davidson & Assoc
01.1995 - 02.1997
- Lead Programmer responsible for planning, designing, developing, debugging, installing and testing Win 3.1 and Win95 educational CD-ROM titles using an in-house animation engine, resource compiler, and Visual C++ 4.2
- Delivered new software titles: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, The Third Dimension and Fisher Price Ready For School,
- Maintained existing title Math Blaster E2 and delivered new releases.
- Collaborated with product management to design, build and test systems.
- Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality and function prior to release.
- Documented program development and revisions and accurately maintained historical records.
Education
MS - Computer Information Systems
Unversity of Phoenix
San Diego, CA06.2001
BS - Computer Science & Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.1994
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Customer Support
- Programming Languages (C, C, C#, Java, Visual Basic, Ada, Assembly)
- Database (mySql)
- Requirements Analysis
- Test Plan Creation
- Test Processing
- Configuration Management
- Software Documentation
Additional Information
- High School Valedictorian ('89); NCR Minority Scholarship ('89-'93); Jesse Klicka Scholarship ('89-'92)
- SAIC Engineer Award 2003
- Willing to travel
- Willing to relocate.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
The Nowden Group LLC
02.2022 - 01.2023
Valet Manager
LAZ Parking
03.2011 - 03.2020
Senior Software Engineer
G2 Software Systems
04.2008 - 11.2008
Senior Software Engineer
Science Application International Corporation, SAIC
02.1999 - 12.2007
Senior Software Engineer
Stellcom Technologies
04.1997 - 01.1999
Programmer Analyst
Davidson & Assoc
01.1995 - 02.1997
MS - Computer Information Systems
Unversity of Phoenix
BS - Computer Science & Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles