[full-time] Looking for Flex Job, Flex & Oracle Experience -- Prefer AL/TN/SE Region, but may consider relocatio at Frederick (Rick) Segrest

Location: United StatesDescription: F. M. (Rick) Segrest, Jr.
6756 Steeplechase Drive

256-655-5640
Huntsville, AL 35806
rsegrest77@gmail.com

Creative, inquisitive Database Application developer with Computer Science and Graphic Design background and strong writing skills. Experienced in high technology industries and products and proficient in Database Application creation, Database Design, and User Interface Prototyping and Design, and Object-oriented programming in multiple languages, able to take abstract or technical concepts and visualize the data using intuitive user interfaces, while presenting fresh perspectives, and implementing abstract software in a simple, straightforward, and optimal way. I am interested in a job which presents a challenge and a freedom to express my creativity through technical means.

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CLEARANCES

Active Secret Security Clearance Granted by DISCO 12/11/2006

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SOFTWARE SKILLS

Oracle PL/SQL, MySQL
Coldfusion, PHP
ActionScript 3.0 (for Flash and Flex)
C/C++, Java
Assembly Language
UNIX/LINUX Scripting
HTML, XML, JavaScript

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Flash, Flash Builder, Flex, Flex Builder, Director
MS Word, Excel, Visio, Project

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Teledyne Brown Engineering Huntsville, AL 2006-present
PROGRAMMER ANALYST II

Maintain, Support, and Design, Engineer, and Develop new features for System Integration Database (SIDB) application and GMD Program-wide Coordination Request / Development Record (CR/DR) Database application with in the Boeing GMD Test and Execution Database (TEMDB) written in Adobe ColdFusion with SQL, JavaScript, and HTML. Encapsulate complex routines into functions and modules to make software more reusable, readable, and object-oriented.

Led a team of three to develop a modular database application with a web-based front-end The back-end is Oracle 10g. ColdFusion uses SQL queries to access and act on data in the Oracle back-end.
Train and communicate goals and tasks to other team members
Version control of software life-cycle planning and updates using SubVersion
Develop software test plans and coordinate testing before software releases
Document requirements and prototype concepts for feature updates based on user and management request
Coordinating feature development with developers on other teams
Communication of project goals and milestones to management and users
Train and support users when new features are released
Reverse-engineer existing ColdFusion, JavaScript, and SQL code to add features and improve upon efficiency

Design new back-end Oracle database elements using database design best practices and normal forms, and use SQL scripting to execute changes

Designed and Developed Adobe Flex- and Java-based Web 2.0 User Interface Prototypes for IAMD CWMI (Common Warfighter Machine Interface) team:

Developed interactive web-based prototypes using Adobe Flex built upon realistic XML-based Missile Defense Scenarios.
Wrote and executed unit tests for Java-based STAGE Application, a robust User Interface platform for demonstrating and performing end-user tests with custom configurations.

Applied sound usability paradigms based on research through academic studies and end-user testing sessions.

Integrated software simulation components in PCIL real-time simulation laboratory at Boeing, supporting GMD (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) program. Specialized in executing simulations on Embedded Test, lead Component in the PCIL (Prime Consolidated Integration Lab). Lead other integrated lab components in end-to-end GMD Simulation. Documented anomalies observed during tests and reported findings to Subject Matter Experts. Also ran Aegis, Frame Grabber, and GFC Observer software components in a real-time testing environment.

Digium Huntsville, AL 2003-2006
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Supported marketing efforts of high technology start-up through growth from 9 person company to over 60 employees. Created product packaging, trade show graphics, and marketing collateral. Wrote and designed keynote presentations. Designed graphics for catalogs, web, and t-shirts; wrote copy for advertising, marketing campaigns, and product literature.

Designed, wrote copy, and edited 24-page product catalog and 250-page software manual. Created network diagrams and other figures and illustrations as visual aids.
Created email marketing campaign that collected over 14,000 email addresses for biweekly mailing.
Created interactive Macromedia Flash program for product information CD-ROM.

Created and managed company and software brand and identity, including logos, packaging, marketing brochures and data sheets, and illustrations.

Huntsville Hospital Huntsville, AL 2001-2002
MARKETING COORDINATOR

Photographed staff and events for internal publications and public relations material. Created layout and wrote 4-8 page employee newsletter. Created advertising and brochures.

Tiger Rags Auburn, AL 2000-2001
ILLUSTRATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Designed graphics for t-shirts. Several designs achieved commercial success and are still in production.

AllMedia Design Group Nashville, TN 2000
PRODUCTION ARTIST INTERN

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Currently pursuing MS in Software Engineering at UAH. Post-Graduate course of study includes Modeling and Simulation (DIS, HLA, Arena), Database Systems (Oracle, MySQL, PHP, ColdFusion), Artificial Intelligence, and Client-Server Architecture (CORBA, EJB, .NET).
Current GPA: 3.4

Master’s Cert, Modeling & Simulation University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
BS Computer Science University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
BFA Visual Communications Auburn University Auburn, AL
Photography and Illustration Central St. Martin’s College of Design London, England
Painting & Art History Chelsea School of Fine Arts London, England

PUBLISHED (PRINT) ARTICLES

Reported on Alabama Delegation at the 2008 Republican National Convention for The Huntsville Times Sept 2-5 2008, and al.com Sept 1-5 2008. Web links:

o http://www.al.com/huntsvilletimes/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/122034695...
o http://www.al.com/huntsvilletimes/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/122043336...
o http://www.al.com/huntsvilletimes/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/122051978...
o http://www.al.com/huntsvilletimes/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/122060613...
o http://blog.al.com/breaking/2008/09/rnc_blog_republican_energized.html