Shawn Mara
Oldsmar,FL
Summary
Accomplished Principle Software Developer with over 20+ years of Mainframe development and a proven track record at Nielsen Company, enhancing software efficiency and user experience. Expert in programming and problem-solving, adept at delivering high-quality products under tight deadlines. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging for innovative solutions. Highly skilled software development professional bringing enormous talents for software design, development and integration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Principle Software Developer
Nielsen Company
03.1998 - Current
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
- Technical lead for moving all mainframe processes to Cloud based applications.
- Identified and eliminated unnecessary software licenses saving over $100k per year.
Cartographer
National Imagery And Mapping Agency
07.1989 - 03.1998
- Operated photogrammetric plotting instruments and digital photogrammetric workstations to view photographs stereoscopically and in 3D format.
- Worked with geographical information systems (GIS) to create topographical and aeronautical maps and charts.
- Worked with several mainframe applications including Model204, JCL, and TSO/ISPF to resolve all coding discrepancies.
- Streamlined process to digitally create aeronautical airport diagrams reducing production costs by 60%.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Aided Mapping
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Geography/Urban Studies
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA02.1989
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Mainframe programming - JCL, TSO/ISPF, PL/1, M204
- Software Development
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Principle Software Developer
Nielsen Company
03.1998 - Current
Cartographer
National Imagery And Mapping Agency
07.1989 - 03.1998
Master of Science - Computer Aided Mapping
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography/Urban Studies
Temple University