Ward Samuel Mitchell II, Jr.
Summary
Mr. Mitchell has over 10 years experience in web and software development and
leadership. He architected, managed and developed the entire life cycle of three
large commercial and public facing software systems from concept to maintenance
H.A.L. (Home Application Ledger) Faxback (IVR and Fax/Email Technology)
AIM (Attribute Inventory Manager - Full Scale and Service Hotel Management
Software). He has expertise in hands-on leadership, mentorship, and management
with large multi-tiered to small, web and software systems developed in Classic
ASP, Classic VB, C#.NET, VB.Net, ASP.Net, Visual FoxPro and MS SQL Server. He
has more than 5 years experience in .Net, two years experience in Visual FoxPro
and 10+ years experience in Visual Basic. He has extensive experience performing
architecture and development in C#, VB.Net / ASP.NET. He is also experienced in
mentoring other programming developers and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science/Information Systems, University of Saint
Marys
Skills
Languages: Classic ASP/ ASP.NET (VB.NET and C#.NET) / VB.NET / ASP.NET,
XML/XSLT, Visual Basic 4+, Visual FoxPro, ASP, T-SQL, SQL, Microsoft VBA
Databases: SQL Server 6/2000/2005/2008, Access, FoxPro, iSeries, XML DB, mySql
Web: ASP.NET, VB Script, HTML, DHTML, CSS, ASP, XML, SOAP, AJAX, XML Web
Services
Software: Visual Studio.NET, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office (Access / Word /
Excel / PowerPoint), Crystal Reports, Active Reports.
Other Skills: n-Tiered Design and Development, OOD, OOP, .Net Framework
1.1/2.0/3.0/3.5, Visual SourceSafe, IIS, ActiveX/COM/Windows DNA, PHP
(LAMP/WAMP), Data Transformation Services/SSIS (.NET), OLEDB, ODBC, DAO,
ADO/ADO.NET, SQL Scripts, SQL Batch Files, SQL Triggers, SQL User Defined
Functions, DTD/Schemas, RUP Process, Basic Networking Skills, Management
Experience, Extensive Help Desk/Support Experience, SAS70, HIPAA, SAAS
Certifications
None at this time
Publications
None at this time
Positions Held
Employer: Mirror Inc, - Feb 2008 present
Project Description
Performs the primary web/application development and project management for all
software based initiatives for the company, including supporting day-to-day user
issues. Since arriving at Mirror Inc, Ward has redesign the corporate web
presence totally from static html to a dynamic driven website with Sql Server
2005 on the backend and running .NET 3.5. Current development includes revamping
of current intranet site to customer and provider extranet, company Help Desk
site and taking the company paperless via a program called TIER by Sequest
Technologies. TIER is a healthcare based application that stores all data related
to the mental health and rehab business Mirror is in. Ward is the project manager
responsible for ensuring that the project requirements have all been gathered,
that I work with all decision makers at Mirror regarding these requirements and
requests, the actual development of the product using Delphi and Sql Server 2005
and support of that products as well, in addition to web development and daily
support.
Technologies Used:
SDLC
OOD / OOP
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
AJAX
DHTML
Delphi
.NET 3.5
ASP.NET (VB.NET / C#.NET)
Application based VB.NET / C#.NET
Access
SQL Server 2005/2008
XML
XML Web Services
T-SQL
IIS
Employer: Delta Dental of Kansas - Feb 2006 Feb 2008
Project Description
Performed the primary web development for the company, I was responsible for all
web based initiatives at DDKS. Revamping of the company website (according to
DDPA standards DDKS parent company) was implemented utilizing a point-to-point
VPN between us and them for secured access to data using Site Minder, C#.NET
(.NET 2.0), XML DB. Also performed a number of enhancements on existing systems
(written in classic ASP) which interfaced with the iSeries (AS/400) for the
company. Worked closely with the AS/400 RPG programmers to develop tables,
scripts, and objects that could be invoked and used across and on the web, using
Classic ASP, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS and AJAX.
Big project worked on was the Faxback, and application that accepted user input
via the phone (IVR system), which in turn populated a database so that an
application could detect the data requested, query the iSeries, pull data back
into a PDF format to email to requesting client. Along with the custom coded Help
Desk system, ANSI transaction development done with X12 and a number of other
back-office utilities still being used, I also support end users with issues with
these systems and basic end user system support.
Technologies Used:
SDLC
OOD / OOP
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
AJAX
DHTML
ASP
ASP.NET (VB.NET / C#.NET)
Application based VB.NET / C#.NET
Access
SQL Server
AS/400 (iSeries)
XML
XML Web Services
ANSI X12
T-SQL, SQL
IIS
Employer: Protection One - Feb 2005 Oct 2005
Project Description
Performed in an intermediate financial development role for ProtectionOne. Was
responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and new development of the companys
commission program, which pays out all of its installation and sales force of
security systems. Worked with the development and data warehousing team regarding
the application and provided on-call service 24x7x365 for the application and its
routine updates. The commission application utilized VB6 interfacing with Sql
Server data warehouse by way of Oracle. Also utilized .NET technologies and SQL
Server in developing prototypes of existing code base for product code base
upgrade to the .NET Framework 1.1. /2.0 at the time. In addition to those tasks,
also provided customer service and technical assistance for all inquiries
regarding the commissions application with the finance department, along with
other in-house products and services developed such as custom built Help Desk
application, back-office utilities/applications and the deriving of a disaster
recovery plan for ProtectionOne products.
Technologies Used:
SDLC
OOD / OOP
Visual Basic 6
Visual Studio.NET (C#.NET, VB.NET)
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
ASP
Access
Excel
SQL Server
Oracle
External Proprietary Data Stores and Source
T-SQL
IIS
Filenet
Employer: SeaBreeze Mortgage Services - Feb 2002 Aug 2004
Project Description
Performed lead programmer/developer role for Sea Breeze Financial Services. Was
responsible for all of the application and web development for the company.
Interfaced closely with the Support Department regarding technical issues and
provided first and second line support to the support team and company. Also was
lead and mentor to 3 junior to mid-level developers. Oversaw and contributed to
the building of a financial/real estate based application (HAL Home Application
Ledger), utilizing VB6/Visual Studio .NET technologies and SQL Server. The
product was a full service product that integrating marketing mailing list (from
3rd party), API integration with LendingTree via the application and the rating,
pricing, underwriting and funding of mortgage related services for the company.
In addition to those tasks, also provided technical assistance for other in-house
products and services developed such as custom built Help Desk application and
back-office utilities.
Technologies Used:
SDLC
OOD / OOP
Visual Basic 6
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
DHTML
ASP
ActiveX/COM/Windows DNA
Visual FoxPro
Access
Excel
SQL Server
External Proprietary Data Stores and Source
T-SQL, SQL
IIS
Employer: Data Systems International - May 2000 Aug 2002
Project Description
Performed the primary web development for the DSI Applications Support Team and
company presences using mainly Microsoft and Open Source technologies. He
provided the backend coding, to design work done by marketing department, for a
number of websites and web application initiatives (including company Help Desk
web application, Intranet, Extranet, Corporate website, DSI Support Team Help
Desk), as well as some light design work as well. In addition to web development,
also assisted with the development of a new time keeping system (ALR Attendance
Labor and Reporting) via Rational by IBM. Was instrumental in performing full
scale SDLC for the project using the RUP Process and working with other
developers and business stakeholders. And also offered technical support to the
DSI Support Help Desk Department dealing with end-users local, domestic and
international.
Technologies Used:
SDLC
OOD / OOP
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
DHTML
ASP
ActiveX/COM/Windows DNA
Java
JSP (Java Server Pages)
Java Beans
Servlets
Applets
Access
SQL Server
AS/400
T-SQL, SQL
IIS
Apache
Websphere
Tomcat/Jakarta
Consulting: The Softwear Group - Oct 2005 Feb 2006
Project Description
Performed a senior/lead role with other consultants in the development of hotel
management software. Was responsible for the following products:
The Attribute Inventory Manager, AIM, allows a property to inventory room
attributes (amenities) so that as guests make requests they can be told whether
or not those requests can be met.
The Room Rotation Manager is an extension of AIM, which makes smarter room
assignments. The Room Rotation Manager watches patterns of commonly requested
attributes and selects a room number for assignment that is as close to the
requested combination of attributes yet away from those most likely to be
requested.
The VIP Guest Manager goes even one step further. By attaching a weight value
to five different guest entities, this component allows smarter business
decisions to be made.
These products combined made up modules that could be fit together to work as a
fully functioning system. Developers were home-based in Kansas City, Wichita,
Newton, and Los Angeles. All code was written utilizing .NET, Sql Server and
heavy OOD and OOP. This was a startup venture that went bust in 2004/2005.
Technologies Used:
SDLC
OOD / OOP
Visual Studio.NET (VB.NET)
SQL Server
External Proprietary Data Stores and Source
T-SQL
Professional Affiliations
None at this time
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