JOHN R. MELSON

San Marcos, CA 92078

johnmelson@hotmail.com

 

COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

 

A seasoned, problem-solving, object-oriented software engineer with extensive real-world commercial experience creating high-quality, database-driven, service-oriented architecture enterprise applications using .NET languages. Strengths include a strong eye for a good user interface.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

·         Programming Languages / Design:

C#.NET (v3.5), Silverlight 2, WPF, ASP.NET, VB.NET, Web services,  ASP, JavaScript, HTML, XML, OOD/OOP, N-tier client server and SOA architectures, Team Foundation Server, Enterprise Architect.

·         Data Access:

Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, ADO.NET, and ADO.

 

professional Experience

 

IRDETO, Carlsbad, CA                                                                                                  1/2005  –  8/2009

Staff Senior Software Engineer

- As a co-lead developer in a 7-member team and, working in a transitioning methodology from Waterfall to Agile, designed and developed the C# Windows Form configuration application for the ASP.NET-based flagship product, IBS v6, a customer care and billing suite of software products for the Cable and Satellite TV industry (Configuration Module).

- Designed and created Silverlight 2.0 prototype and WPF prototype for updated suite program (Query Module).

- Owner and Subject Matter Expert in a back office tool that enhanced IBS v6 capabilities (Critical Actions).

- Responsible for a C# Windows Form back office application that updated a database so users could configure every user interface element of IBS v6 (Translation Manager).

- Developed C# code-behind, ASP.NET-based forms for presentation layer in the core IBS v6 product.

- Resolved software defects in IBS v5.4 (legacy Visual Basic 6 SP5 application) and its suite of programs.

- Internal Wiki designer and content manager.

 

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, San Diego, CA                                                5/2004  –  10/2004

Software Engineer – Contractor

- As lead developer in a three-person team, began research, development, and design phases of a Visual BASIC.NET project to replace a legacy database application for a medical outsourcing company.

 

VYTEK, INC. (now CalAmp), San Diego, CA                                                               3/2004  –  5/2004

Senior Software Engineer – Contractor

- Used SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services tool and Visual Studio 2003 to generate visual reports and charts from SQL 2000 database of a Fortune 15 company.

 

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COMMUNICATION PARTNERS, INC., San Diego, CA                                             7/2003  –  9/2003

Software Developer – Contractor

- Developed internal application that created benefits enrollment package web site. Data was stored locally in Microsoft Access, then converted to XML before being committed to SQL Server 2000 database. Focused on designing a clean user interface and validating data input.

 

WIRELESS KNOWLEDGE, INC., San Diego, CA                                                       3/2000  –  5/2003

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Pioneer software engineer on email-mobilizing joint venture between Microsoft and QUALCOMM, in 1998.

 

Workstyle Administration Tools Lead Developer

- Developed web-based application to maintain (adding/removing) users of flagship product, “Workstyle”. Maintained subscription bank, licensing mechanism, and accessed two SQL Server databases. User interface completely database driven with custom-developed COM DLLs providing additional technical functionality.

 

- Project architecture transitioned from Visual Basic 6.0 webclasses (browser-based) to ASP.NET (data grids) to C# (Windows form-based). Created XML-based migration tools for legacy support. Developed and consumed Web services for administrator authentication.

 

STELLCOM TECHNOLOGIES (now CalAmp), San Diego, CA                                    1998  –  3/2000

Senior Software Engineer – Staff and Contractor

- Created POP3 mail web site to send and receive email using web interface (similar to Outlook Web Access). Project involved in-depth understanding of the standards of POP3 mail. Transitioned to Wireless Knowledge.

 

EAST COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, San Diego, CA                                       

After Hours Contract Software Developer from 2001- 2002

- Developed data import project for California Buyer-Supplier network. ASP pages called Visual Basic 6 COM DLL that maintained SQL Server 6.5 database of company profiles. Web site (www.connectory.com) won 2002 Governor's Technology & Innovation Award.

 

WRIGHT STRATEGIES, INC., San Diego, CA                                                                 1996  –  1998

Webmaster and Technical Publications Manager

- ASP-based corporate web site. Added full-text search functionality and PERL-based email feedback forms.

- Managed two technical writers creating technical documents needed for flagship product, “FormLogic”.

 

EXCALIBUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (now Convera), Carlsbad, CA                            1990  –  1996

Multimedia Developer, Installer, and Documentation Engineer

- Developed custom coursework application using Authorware Professional for United Airlines to reduce time and expense of bringing employees up to date with current regulations.

- Developed various forms of documentation using HTML, WinHelp, RoboHelp, and Adobe Acrobat.

 

Education

BA (Biology), Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH

Attendee 2008 PDC, Los Angeles