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Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett

Damascus,MD

Summary

Bringing a distinctive blend of military discipline, leadership, and technical acumen to the IT industry, I am a United States Air Force veteran who served with distinction post-9/11 during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. My military experience has finely tuned my capabilities in developing, deploying, and enhancing a comprehensive range of software applications, from innovative projects to improvements of existing systems. I am proficient in an array of programming languages, including but not limited to Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C/C#, and Python, showcasing my versatility as a software development professional. I am a proud graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, where I completed a Bachelor's-equivalent Certificate in Software Development, a program funded and supported by Amazon. My journey in education has sharpened my analytical thinking and attention to detail, pillars upon which I have built my commitment to crafting exceptional software solutions. My unique fusion of military service and technical knowledge equips me with the perspective and skills necessary to navigate and solve complex challenges in IT with a disciplined, innovative approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Stack Java Developer

Southern New Hampshire University
07.2022 - 07.2023

Developed and maintained web applications using Java, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Involved in developing UI pages using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular JS, JSON, J-Query, and Ajax. Participated in writing application level code to interact with APIs, Web Services using AJAX, JSON and XML using REST and HTTP. Involved in developing code for obtaining bean references in spring framework using Dependency Injection (DI) or Inversion of Control (IOC) using annotations. Created REST Microservices APIs using Spring Boot Application and worked on SQL server. Worked on AWS Elastic load balancer, Auto scaling groups, EC2, Route 53, S3, Lambda. Worked with Core Java and strong understanding and working knowledge of Object-oriented Concepts like Collections, Packages, Exception Handling, Polymorphism, JDBC and Servlets. Good Experience in J2EE including JSP, Servlets, Hibernate, Spring IOC, MVC, Spring Boot Framework for building client-server application. Involved in every stage of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Had good experience working with Agile Methodologies, active participant in daily Scrum and Sprint meetings, maintaining accurate burndown chart based on the story points. Developed professional small-scale to large-scale web applications which includes front-end/back end designing and developing client/server web and mobile applications using HTML5, CSS3, Java script (ES5/ES6/ES7), jQuery, Angular JS/2.0 /4.0/6.0, Ajax, XML, JSON, Bootstrap, Angular- material, Node JS, Express JS, React JS, and RESTful Services. Created REST Microservices APIs using Spring Boot application and worked on SQL server.


Environment: Redux, webpack, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap, RESTful web services, Spring boot, Linux Bash, Maven, GIT, AJAX, JSON, XML, SQL, Agile, HTML5, JavaScript (ES6/7), React JS, Node.JS, GIT, Babel, jQuery, Grunt, MongoDB, Karma, Jasmine, Express JS, GIT, Jenkins, NPM, HTML, CSS, DHTML, AngularJS, JIRA, DOM manipulation, SQL, GIT, REST API's, JAVA, Oracle, Hibernate, Spring MVC, sublime, shell scripting and many more all-inclusive tools and languages.

GE Aerospace Digital Technology Job Simulation

GE
01.2024 - 01.2024

GE Aerospace - Explore Digital Technology Job Simulation. A deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies and methodologies employed in the aerospace IT sector, particularly focusing on the digital innovations revolutionizing the industry. Engaged in a series of realistic job simulations that mimicked the challenges and projects encountered by professionals in the field. Significantly enhanced my understanding of digital technologies, including data analytics, software development, and system integration. The skills and knowledge acquired through this certification have equipped me to contribute effectively to technology-driven projects in a multitude of career fields.

Surgical First Assistant

Plastic Surgery Institute Of Washington
01.2021 - Current

While the fields of surgical technology and software development may seem vastly different, there are skills and qualities that can translate effectively between the two:

  • Attention to detail: Surgical First Assistants are trained to pay meticulous attention to detail during surgical procedures, ensuring that instruments, equipment, and supplies are handled precisely. This skill can easily be applied to software development, where attention to detail is crucial for writing clean, error-free code and conducting thorough testing and debugging.
  • Ability to work under pressure: High-pressure environments, assisting surgeons during critical procedures. This experience equips them with the ability to remain calm and focused under stressful situations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills: Encountered complex challenges that require quick thinking and problem-solving abilities. Surgical First Assistants must troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or unexpected surgical complications.
  • Teamwork and communication: In surgical settings, effective teamwork and communication are vital for ensuring patient safety and seamless operations. Surgical First Assistants collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Effective collaboration and communication are essential for successful outcomes.
  • Adaptability and continuous learning: Both the operating room and the IT fields are constantly evolving. Surgical First Assistants must adapt to new technologies, procedures, and equipment. The ability to embrace change, learn new skills, and stay current is a valuable trait that can be applied to both fields.

Surgical First Assistant

West End Plastic Surgery
01.2017 - 01.2021

Surgical Technologist

University Of Maryland, Shock Trauma
01.2010 - 01.2017

US Air-Force Surgical Technologist 4N151

United States Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2009

Education

Bachelor's Equivalent Certificate - Software Development

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Associates of Nursing - Surgical Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Java, JavaScript, JavaFX
  • Python, C, C#, C, Ruby/RoR
  • HTML, HTML5, DHTML, TypeScript, CSS, CSS3
  • React, Node, Nodejs, Expressj, Springs, MongoDB, DynamoDB
  • SQL, MySQL
  • GIT, REST, RESTful API's
  • Responsive design, algorithm design, data structures
  • Scrum, Sprint, Kanban
  • Hibernate, UI/UX design, Angular, PHP, ASPNET
  • Object-oriented programming and design
  • Debugging, AWS, Microservices, Database Management, J2EE, BASH Scripting/General Scripting knowledge

Timeline

GE Aerospace Digital Technology Job Simulation

GE
01.2024 - 01.2024

Full Stack Java Developer

Southern New Hampshire University
07.2022 - 07.2023

Surgical First Assistant

Plastic Surgery Institute Of Washington
01.2021 - Current

Surgical First Assistant

West End Plastic Surgery
01.2017 - 01.2021

Surgical Technologist

University Of Maryland, Shock Trauma
01.2010 - 01.2017

US Air-Force Surgical Technologist 4N151

United States Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2009

Bachelor's Equivalent Certificate - Software Development

Southern New Hampshire University

Associates of Nursing - Surgical Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Michael Bennett