James D. Peckham CSM

Agile C#.Net Developer

e-mail:jhered@yahoo.com

www.JamesPeckham.com

 

Summary

Proven critical thinker and problem solver desires to be part of energetic and successful teams.

 

Microsoft Programming

  • .Net Framework 2.0-3.5
  • C# 2.0-3.0 specification
  • Xaml
  • Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
  • Windows Workflow Foundation (WF)
  • Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
  • LINQ
  • Sharepoint 3.0 and Webparts
  • ASP.NET
  • ADO.NET
  • Enterprise Library 3.0
  • Enterprise Library 2.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 (SQL / T-SQL / CLR)
  • Reporting Services 2005

Tools

  • Cruise Control
  • NAnt
  • NUnit
  • Visual Studio 2005
  • Visual Studio Orcas/2008
  • Visual Source Safe 2005
  • SVN
  • SQL Management Studio 2005/2008/Express
  • IIS 5/6/7
  • NMock
  • Visio
  • UML
  • Infragistics NetAdvantage
  • MS P&P Enterprise Library
  • MS P&P WebService Factory
  • MS P&P Smart Client Factory
  • MS P&P Data Access Factory

Methodologies

  • Rational Process (RUP)
  • Agile
  • Extreme Programming (XP)
  • Scrum
  • Crystal Clear
  • FDD (Feature Driven Development)
  • SDLC (Waterfall)

Operating Systems

  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Fedora Core 6
  • Redhat 9

Other Languages

  • XML
  • XSD
  • LPC

 

 

Employment History

 

IT Developer II – March 2008 to Present

Commerce Bancshares – Kansas City, MO – (816) 234-2019

Programmer/Analyst – December 2007 to March 2008

Allied Global Services – Contractor – Commerce Bancshares – (913) 387-5400

 

  • Cross-functional Iterative Development using Scrum
  • Assist Team Lead in facilitating Scrum and Planning meetings
  • Leverage .net 1.1 with C# on Corillian Voyager n-Tier enterprise Banking Platform
  • Interoperate with Java web services in the middle tier
  • Continuous build driven by NAnt/Cruise Control
  • Works directly with stakeholders
  • Unit Testing

 

Software Developer II - October 2007 to Present

Zeratec, Inc – Lawrence, KS – (913) 331-3200

 

  • Leveraging .Net 2.0 and 3.0 frameworks to develop simulated computing platform to run distributed applications.
  • Developed Primary Architecture for the Presentation Tier Based on DM-V-VM/M-V-VM pattern using Windows Presentation Foundation.
  • Use code repository and daily builds to support continuous integration.
  • Use service oriented architecture to support scalability and maintainability.
  • Leveraging SQL Server 2005 for data storage
  • Worked remotely and reported progress via personal burn-down to deliver on commitments and keep high visibility.

 

Software Engineer - October 2006 to October 2007

Spencer Reed Group, LLC – Overland Park, KS - (913) 663-4400

 

  • Utilized WCF and Service Oriented Architecture to begin delivering enterprise service bus
  • Designed, Constructed, Implemented, and Maintained SOAP service on Windows .Net 2.0 distributed systems framework for mobilizing objects from over 15 Visual FoxPro staffing application databases.
  • Refactored web services to Windows Communication Foundation and adhered to Microsoft Best practices as shown by the Webservice Software Factory patterns and the CoreBank example from Patterns & Practices.
  • Designed, Constructed, Implemented, and Maintained call accounting reports using Cisco IP Telephony Call Manager 4.X server database and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.
  • Designed, Constructed, Implemented, and then Used Windows Forms applications to prepare multiple datasources for conversion to future SQL Server based staffing suite by normalizing data.
  • Worked with HR department on OFPR regulatory compliance by providing Equal Opportunity metrics out of key staffing application databases using SOAP extensions for reporting services.
  • Designed, Constructed, and Beta Released TempApply Kiosk software to Encore Staffing Services built on WPF and WCF technologies with Infragistics NetAdvantage and custom controls.
  • Successfully completed two Scrum 30-day iterations on WCF/WPF based Asset Tracking System

 

Technical Support Analyst II - June 2006 to October 2006

Applebees International, Inc – Overland Park, KS – (913) 967-4000

 

  • Wrote numerous how-to's, faq's, and articles to expand and update knowledge base
  • Lead team trainings on proprietary, MS Access based, scheduling software and common troubleshooting issues.
  • Subject matter expert on most second level software issues including but not limited to SQL Server 2000, Citrix Metaframe client, MS Portal Server (company intranet), Peoplesoft, OSCAR scheduling, AppleOne POS, NCR Fitclient, IBM RDM, and EATEC food cost systems
  • Provided on-call escalation support for level 1 analysts
  • Was acting supervisor on 3rd shift when no supervisors were on site

 

Technical Support Analyst I - September 2003 to June 2006

Applebees International, Inc – Overland Park, KS – (913) 967-4000

 

  • Supported internal proprietary systems and restaurants’ IBM and NCR based point of sale systems.
  • Tools included Front Range Solution’s H.E.A.T. Helpdesk ticketing software, Frontrange Solution’s IT Service Management Software, PCAnywhere, Citrix Metaframe Client, Citrix gotomypc.com, Windows OS, DOS batch file scripting, MSSQL Enterprise manager, and VNC.

 

Certifications/Trainings

·         Certified Scrum Master – Member of Scrum Alliance

·         Member of Agile Alliance

·         Passed Microsoft 70-536 : .Net Framework 2.0 and seeking MCTS: WCF and MCTS: WPF when available.

 

Extra Curricular

 

  • Enjoys programming as a hobby and has been programming since 1993, starting on DOS5.0/QBASIC.
  • Developed object oriented MUD (multi-user dungeon) named Daybreak Ridge with LPC (www.mudos.org) on Unix Systems
  • Watched the object oriented paradigm come about through college and learned it on Borland C/C++, COBOL, and QBASIC at JCCC (See below).
  • Current activities include Channel9 podcasts, MSDN Webcasts/Events, reading technology text books, and blogging about Agile software development and MS technologies at www.jamespeckham.com. The site itself is a self Modified/Maintained product originally based off Presstopia.
  • Maintains home lab that includes a Sharepoint Services 3.0 server running on Windows Server 2008 with SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008. This is one of several machines used for learning new technologies to apply to solutions.

 

Education

·                     Olathe East High School - High School Diploma

·                     Johnson County Community College (3 years) - Core studies: Computer Science, C++ (Borland / Visual Studio 6.0), Java, VBA on MS Access, Math, Music Theory, Music Performance: Electric Bass/Saxophone