Uri Kerbel
6904 Chippewa Dr, Baltimore, MD 21209
Cell: (443) 845.8242
E-mail: [Send email using form at bottom] | website: www.reflectivematrix.com
Summary
Mr. Kerbel is a highly motivated senior software engineer with over ten years of
professional experience architecting and developing leading-edge enterprise web
and software solutions. He also has more than five years of business and
management experience. He was teaching programming at the age of twelve,
graduated summa cum laude, has won numerous awards and has worked on a diverse
range of projects including software for NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Education
* BSc (Honors) Computing, First Class, 1999, University of North London, UK
(Summa Cum Laude)
* Microsoft .NET developer training (e.magination)
* Advanced C# and .NET training (e.magination)
* Object Oriented Analysis and Design (Advanced Software Technologies)
* Business development for Technical Staff and Line Managers (Advantage
Consulting)
* Overview and update of Government Contracting (McCarthy, Sweeney & Harkaway)
Summary of Computing Skills
Languages: .NET (C#, ASP.NET, ADO.Net, Web Services), Java (J2SE, JSP,
Servlets, RMI, JDBC), SQL, T-SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
(Limited experience in Visual Basic/VB.NET, VBScript and PHP)
OS: Microsoft Windows (9x, NT, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista), UNIX, Red Hat Linux
Software: Visual Studio 2008, Eclipse, Microsoft SQL Server 2000-2005, MySQL 5,
IIS 6, MS Access, Apache, Tomcat, StarTeam, VSS, Subversion, JBuilder, Rational
Rose, GDPro, Visio, Microsoft Office
Professional Experience
October 2007 – Present Bookmarks.com (formerly netRocket)
Co-Founder and CTO
Came up with the idea behind the bookmarks.com site and served as CTO. The site
has over 15000 registered users to date. Architected and implemented the entire
backend, database, stored procedures and dynamic front end components for the
site. Technologies used include ASP.Net, C#, ADO.Net, SQL Server 2005,
Scriptaculous and IIS 6.
December 2004 – Present Reflective Matrix Technologies
Independent Contractor
Working as an independent contractor and providing custom contracting/consulting
services on a variety of development projects including web, e-commerce and
database programming. Technologies used include: ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, ADO.Net,
SQL Server 2000-2005, Visual Basic, ASP, Oracle, MySQL, PHP, Microsoft Access,
IIS 6, Apache and Tomcat.
December 1999 – December 2004 Aquilent
System Architect
The Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) is a web-based contracting and
task order management system for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Technologies
used include: C#, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, Web Services, XML, T-SQL, SQL Server 2000,
BizTalk and IIS 6.
Played a key role in architecting the system’s back-end including class
libraries, managers and Data Access Objects. Also served as the database lead
responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the data model including
stored procedures, user defined functions and scripts.
Senior Software Engineer
The Department of Labor’s E-Procurement System is a web-based solution designed
to automate procurement and contracting activities through the integration and
customization of two COTS solutions developed in .NET and Java. Technologies used
include: .Net (C#, ASP.NET, web services, NUnit), Java (JSP, Servlets, JDBC,
JUnit), XML, BizTalk, T-SQL, SQL Server 2000, IIS 5 and JRun.
Designed and developed using .NET the windows and web services used to integrate
the GSA Advantage online shopping and ordering system with the E-Procurement
application as well as key customizations and enhancements to the COTS product
user interface and back-end functionality in J2EE. Additionally, wrote numerous
database scripts and stored procedures.
System Architect
The BMP project was a rewrite of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Beneficiary Medical Program. Technologies used include: C#, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, SQL
and Oracle 8i.
Architected the overall system design. Implemented authentication, user and role
management, XML system configuration capabilities and all system Data Access
Objects utilizing ADO.Net database programming. Also worked extensively on the
development of user controls and web pages for the presentation layer.
Senior Software Engineer
USDA’s Interactive Healthy Eating Index (IHEI) is an online dietary and physical
assessment tool. Technologies used include ASP, ADO, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL
and SQL Server.
Worked on the analysis, design and implementation of the Physical Activity
module. Key responsibilities include session management, cookie interaction, web
page development and database programming.
Joint Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer
NASA’s Visual Observation Layout Tool (VOLT) automates the planning and
scheduling of coordinated astronomical observations across multiple
observatories. Technologies used include Java2D, JavaBeans, Swing, Java Help, RMI
and XML.
Played a key role in the analysis, design and implementation of the tool. Key
responsibilities include the rendering of 2D data with panning and zooming
capabilities, computing and integrating data from the Chandra Observatory and
enabling the incorporation of user-defined timelines into the tool.
Senior Software Engineer
The Web VOLT project entailed the design and development of a Web version of the
VOLT application. Technologies used include JSP, Servlets, HTML, JavaScript,
XSLT, Apache Web Server and Tomcat.
Designed and implemented the presentation layer. Additional responsibilities
include developing Servlets for the generation of Java2D images and a custom tag
to provide recursive tree navigation.
Technical Lead
NASA’s Integrated Financial Management Program (IFMP) admin tool enables remote
system and database administration. Technologies used include RMI, JSSE, JNI,
JDBC, Swing and Unix scripting.
Architected the Client, Server and middle tier. Played a key role in the
implementation and documentation of the system. Key responsibilities include
implementing the interfaces and communication between the three tiers utilizing
RMI and SSL.
Software Engineer
NASA’s Instrument Remote Control (IRC) project provides a generic framework for
controlling astronomical instruments. Technologies used include Java networking,
Swing, JavaBeans and XML.
Focused on network programming as well as designing and implementing a framework
for persistent user preferences across the application.
Software Engineer
NASA’s Visual System for Browsing, Analysis, and Retrieval of Data (VisBARD)
eases data access and visualization of multi spacecraft data. Technologies used
include Java3D, Java2D and Swing.
Designed and implemented several custom GUI components and visualizations. Key
responsibilities include implementing fine grain zooming/panning of data and
interactive color gradient components.
June 1996 – December 1999 Consultant
Web Developer
Designed and implemented custom web sites and software solutions for various
commercial, government and educational organizations. Technologies used include
C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, VB.NET, Java, SQL, Microsoft Access, XML, HTML, JavaScript
and CSS.
September 1995 – April 1996 Vanguard Luggage
Dispatch Manager
Managed warehouse staff and performed general customer liaison for luggage
wholesalers.
November 1993 – November 1994 Foam & Plastic
Production/Dispatch Manager and Software Developer
Planned, co-coordinated and managed manufacture and dispatch phases of
protective clothing. Designed and developed custom software applications to
reduce in-house costs and optimize staff management procedures.
February 1992 – October 1993 Estralita - Carter Harris
Dispatch Manager
Managed over 60 persons for corporate work wear and uniform manufacturers. Also
performed customer liaison, stock and quality control of finished goods prior to
dispatch.
March 1986 – March 1987 Computer Ventures
Programming Tutor
Taught beginners and intermediate level programmers, with emphasis on Basic and
Pascal Programming.
Awards
* Aquilent Above and Beyond Excellence Award, 2004
* Aquilent Team Effort Award – VA ECCP Team, 2004
* Commerce One MVP Award, 2001
* University of North London Most outstanding computing project and
dissertation, 1999
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