Joshua Thomas Golladay 212 Edwards Drive Normal, IL 61761 309-824-6347 joshgolladay@gmail.com PROFILE: Over 13 years of experience in all aspects of the software development life-cycle. * Architecting and developing high volume, high profile multi user systems both independently and in a team environment * Leading development initiatives * Closely working with business partners and clients, both internal and external * Database Administration and Data Warehousing * Proven ability to learn new technologies and come up to speed quickly * Windows and web based application development TECNHICAL SKILLS: * Languages/Technologies: AJAX, ASP, ADO, ASP.NET, VB.NET, WCF, C#, VB 6, COM, COM+, MTS, SQL, T-SQL, C, VB Script, WSH, VBA, Javascript, CSS, DHTML, XML, XSLT, HTML, PowerBasic, Pascal, COBOL, Assembler, CICS, COBOL APS, JCL * Databases: SQL Server 7, 2000 & 2005, DTS, SSIS, Stored Procedures, Sybase, MS Access, DB2, UDB, FoxPro, IMS, ORACLE, T-SQL, PL-SQL, Database Administration * Internet: IIS, Microsoft Content Management Server, Sharepoint, Site Server, Front Page, Web Services * Other: MSMQ, LDAP, Crystal Reports, Infragistics, InstallShield, Wise, Visual SourceSafe Administration, eRoom, Visio Architect, MQ Series, TSO/ISPF, IBM Utilities, Microsoft Office Suite, VBA, Certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional EXPERIENCE: STL Technology Partners, Bloomington, IL July 2009 to Present (currently employed) Client: undisclosed, Bloomington, IL July, 2009 to Present * Serving in a programmer role: o Creating estimates, functional, and technical specifications. o Coding, testing and deploying ASP.NET web applications. o Maintaining, and enhancing existing applications. * Primary technologies utilized: VB.NET and ASP.NET in Frameworks 2.0 – 3.5, AJAX, ORACLE, SQL Server 2005-2008, ASP Sungard iWorks, Normal, IL, May 2008 to May 2009 * Focused on re-architecting the existing VB6 / Access version of the iWorks software into a .NET / SQL Server solution. * Implemented a WCF solution for communication between business and data layers. * Worked on a code generator to generate calculations to be consumed by the new .Net version of the iWorks software package. * Responsible for all aspects of the InstallShield installation packaging, including coding, testing and mastering. * Responsible for developing, testing, and deploying Wise update packages as needed for our quarterly and annual software products. * Provided technical support to clients. * Primary technologies utilized: VB.NET in Frameworks 2.0 – 3.5, VB 6.0, SQL Server 2000 and 2005, Access, and ASP Drake Software, Franklin, NC, December 2004 to May 2008 * Manage multiple mission critical applications responsible for electronic communications between our client software, the IRS, and banking partners. * DBA for large mission critical SQL 2000 and SQL 2005 Databases containing taxpayer and tax preparer information. * Lead Architect and Developer for an Online Database web application with several million rows of data and several thousand users. * Responsible for remote replication of data to various large clients. * Software Developer, working in both the client-side software used for tax preparation and refund loan applications, as well as back end processes for communications, reporting, and routing of tax returns, banking products, checks, acknowledgments, fees, etc.. * Provide second-line support to the front-line support staff. * Work closely with IRS and Banking business partners. * Primary technologies utilized: ASP.NET, and VB.NET in both Framework version 1.0 and 2.0, PowerBasic, VBS, VB 6.0, ASP, WSH, XML, web services, and SQL Server 2000 and 2005. Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, Roselle, IL, March 2004 to December 2004 * Supported existing ASP/SQL Server websites * Lead Architect and developer of a B2B e-commerce website. * Served as a technology advisor and architect for redesign of the corporate website. * DBA for the corporate SQL 2000 database. * Attended Peoplesoft training and assisted with installation of the Peoplesoft application. Genisys Consulting, Inc. Elk Grove Village, IL, August 2003 to March 2004 * Information Technology Consultant Project & Client Highlights: * Client: Wachovia Worked with Oracle to provide additional functionality to a nightly batch job that provides a high volume of calculations to calculate billing of trades to several large clients. Also utilized C#.Net to convert a report viewing application from ASP to ASP.Net. * Client: The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Developed, tested, supported and documented a solution that allowed 450 surveyors in the field to receive replicated data from the central office prior to each survey they conduct. This was a Microsoft SQL Server solution that utilized several DTS packages, and Transactional Replication. * Client: Blaupunkt, USA Developed, tested, implemented and supported the corporate website for the company’s United States division. The technical environment was VB.NET, C#, Microsoft Content Management Server, and SQL Server 2000. Provided training to the client, and developed user documentation. TEKsystems, Inc., Rolling Meadows, IL, May 2003 to June 2003 (Contract) * Contract Employee: American Intercontinental University Online, Hoffman Estates, IL Designed and developed the training portion of the AIU Online Corporate Intranet. This system allowed training managers to schedule employees to participate in classroom training, live events, and computer based training. Developed specifications, worked with business partners, and coded and tested the application. The technical environment was VB.NET, ASP.NET, and SQL Server 2000. Software Architects, Inc., Westchester, IL, May 1997 to March 2003 * Senior Consultant working on a variety of projects through all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle: gathering requirements, creating specifications, coding, testing, installation, and support. * Instructor for DHTML/JavaScript class through Software Architects, Training and Solution Services. Project & Client Highlights: * Client: Reliance Relocation Services (RELO) As data conversion expert, was responsible for converting data from approximately 100 Access databases and 3 SQL Server databases into the RELOXchange database. The existing application, installed at each client location, contained data that was needed by the new application. Gathered requirements, analyzed data, created requirement documents, and created and tested SQL Server DTS packages. All necessary data translations were performed, and data was successfully loaded into the new system. * Client: State Of Ohio, Department of Commerce Added functionality to the Ohio Business Gateway application, a web-based application that permits businesses to pay taxes and file several forms electronically via the State of Ohio’s home page. The architecture was 3-tier (Windows DNA) and consisted of a web server utilizing ASP, an application server utilizing VB/COM+, and a Database server utilizing SQL Server. It also provided a mechanism to feed the existing legacy system. Worked in all areas of the project lifecycle--gathering requirements, writing functional and technical specifications, coding COM and ASP components, creating database elements, and implementing the solution. This solution aided the Ohio Department of Commerce to obtain better filing compliance and achieve cost savings by reducing both mailings and the number of personnel required to process the mail. * Client: Ace Hardware Provided updated technical and business specification documents for a high profile project utilizing the .NET Compact framework that allowed delivery drivers to track and process deliveries via a Pocket PC device. Expanded role while at client, aided in troubleshooting of programming issues with the application, and developed a manual for the end-users. * Client: United Stationers Worked with users and business partners to gather requirements and write both business and technical specifications. Designed screen layouts, determined functionality, and developed static and functional prototypes. Worked on both the front-end and back-end of the application. The front-end of the application was built in ASP/VB/COM+/XSLT, and used XML to retrieve data from the back-end mainframe systems. Utilized Visual Basic to develop COM+ components, Visual Interdev to develop ASP pages to invoke the COM+ components, and XSLT to present the resulting pages. Developed several stored procedures written in COBOL to retrieve information from the DB2 database. Performed unit testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution as the system was nearing the release date, and was involved in support after the release date. * Client: Hewitt and Associates (3 assignments) Extended the functionality of an existing Microsoft Access application to accept additional data from Excel spreadsheets, provide additional data entry forms, and generate reports using the new data. This project utilized VB/VBA and SQL. Created technical specifications and developed a web based Human Resource questionnaire and reporting application to facilitate the gathering and sharing of organizational information. The project utilized IIS, ASP, XML, XSLT. Customized, and implemented the eRoom product. This included modifying several ASP pages, modifying several Cascading Style Sheets, and utilizing the eRoom API to extend the functionality of the application. Worked closely with eRoom consultants to resolve application problems as they arose and was directly involved with implementation into production. * Client: Comdisco Developed, maintained, and supported a web application. Used Visual InterDev, Active Server Pages, and SQL Server to develop reports, data entry screens, and stored procedures to aid service-center personnel supporting deals with several large international clients. Primarily worked on the portion of the web application responsible for the processing of large volumes of invoices. Also served as “Release Coordinator”, and was responsible for migrations of each version of the application into the appropriate environments and maintenance of the production environment. * Client: Sears Worked on a database conversion from IMS to DB2. Mapped IMS Segments to DB2 Columns using Platinum Pipeline, wrote technical program specifications, coded and tested several COBOL and COBOL APS programs. Worked as an “Area Lead” utilizing COBOL, DB2, MQ-Series and CICS to write specifications and code several programs responsible for the interface between the GUI application and the mainframe system and for maintaining data integrity. Played a significant role in resolving architectural issues as they aroused and had significant roles in resolving user problems and in system maintenance. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: * Attended various Microsoft events and user groups 1997-Present * Peoplesoft training 2004 * OOAD/UML, 2003 * Developing Web Applications with ASP.NET, 2002 * Programming with C#, .NET, 2002 * Software Development Framework, 2001 * Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6, 1999 * Mastering Web Application Development Using Microsoft Visual InterDev, 1999 * Implementing a Database Design on Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, 1997 * Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0, 1997 EDUCATION: B.S., Computer Science, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, May 1997 Minor: Communication Studies Internships: Novus Services, Deerfield, IL, 1996. Accurate Threaded Fasteners, Lincolnwood, IL, 1995. GRADUATE COURSES: Database Design, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL, Fall 2000