W. Craig Trader Software Engineer / Technology Generalist
101 Forest Ridge Drive, Sterling,
Virginia, 20164-2812
703.598.6506 – craig@trader.name
– http://trader.name/ –
http://www.linkedin.com/in/craigtrader
I am a technology generalist, but I am also highly skilled in all aspects of software system design, development, testing, and deployment. My forty years of software development includes:
Thirty seven years developing web and client-server applications using Relational, Object-Relational, Graph, and NoSQL databases.
Thirty years developing applications with Object-Oriented tools such as Python, Java, Groovy, .NET/C#, JavaScript, and C/C++.
Nine years developing cyber-security applications for commercial and government customers.
Programming Languages and
Technologies: Python, Java, Groovy, JavaScript, JSON, Arduino,
.NET (C#), C/C++, Shell Scripting.
Relational and
Object-Relational Databases: PostgresQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB,
OrientDB, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle 10g / 11g.
Operating
Environments: Linux systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, Raspbian),
AWS, Azure, Windows (10 / 7 / Mobile / Vista / 2003 / XP / 2000 / NT
/ 98 / 95 / 3.X).
Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, IOT,
Lambda, AuroraDB, Route 53), Azure.
Virtualization Platforms:
Kubernetes, Docker, VirtualBox, VMware (ESX / ESXi / Server /
Workstation).
Agile and CM Tools: Jenkins, Hudson, Git,
GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, Jira,
Trac.
12/2022-present Miovision (GTT),
Remote
SENIOR DEVELOPER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Develop
and maintain software for Intelligent Traffic Systems using Python,
Visual C++, Node.js, JavaScript and AWS. Debug network communications
using Wireshark. Manage software development using Jira, Confluence,
Slack, and Google’s G Suite applications.
07/2022-08/2022 NextGen
Healthcare, Remote
SENIOR
STAFF ENGINEER
03/2020-05/2022 Capital
Sciences, Herndon,
VA
PRINCIPAL
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Build tools for evaluating radio
performance for UAV C2
systems. Build tools for simulating flights for testing
airplane
tracking systems. Integrate
live data from GPS and IMS sensors, and ADS-B feeds. Design,
develop
and deploy applications using Python, Java,
C#,
Docker,
and Azure.
Managed development with Jira
and Git.
09/2014-02/2020 IDEFENSE SENIOR
ENGINEER, Reston, VA / Rosslyn, VA
Accenture Security
(2017-2020)
Verisign Security Services (2014-2017)
DevOps
Engineer for iDefense. Design, Document and manage object schema for
graph database in support of the new IntelGraph application. Develop
web applications using Java, Groovy, Spring Boot, and OrientDB.
Deploy applications with Open Stack, AWS, Docker, Ansible, Terraform,
Gradle, and Ant. Maintain legacy applications written in Java. Manage
development using Team City, Jenkins, Git / GitHub / Bitbucket, and
JIRA. Mentor junior developers.
(Accenture Security acquired
the iDefense group from Verisign in May, 2017)
11/2012-09/2014 Sterling
Computers, Chantilly, VA for Northrup Grumman
SENIOR
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Develop and Test workflow applications for
document exploitation using JBOSS, JBPM, and OpenAMQ on Linux.
Develop and Deploy graph databases using Objectivity, C++, and Java
on Linux and WIndows Server 2008. Managed development with
Subversion, Jenkins, Ant, Bugzilla and JIRA.
06/2011-11/2012 Novel
Applications of Vital Information, McLean, VA for General
Dynamics-AIS
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Developed
and deployed distributed applications for Malware Analysis using
Python (Django), Java (JSF), PHP, MySQL, Cisco IOS, TomCat, Apache,
Red Hat Linux. Built a virtualization environment for software
development, testing, and deployment. Managed development with Git
and JIRA.
07/2010-05/2011 Harris Crucial
Security, Chantilly, VA
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Develop
and deploy distributed applications using Python, Django, Oracle,
VMware ESX, Red Hat Linux. Built a virtualization environment for
software development, testing, and deployment. Managed development
with Trac and Subversion.
05/2009-05/2010 Mercury Federal
Systems, Reston, VA
SENIOR STAFF ENGINEER
Developed
Linux device drivers, ported Software-Defined Radio software, and
built testing frameworks in support of OpenCPI, an Open Source
Component Portability Infrastructure, using Red Hat Linux, C, C++,
and CORBA. Managed development with Trac, Git, Subversion.
10/2006-05/2009 Sphere of
Influence, Vienna, VA
SENIOR INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT /
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Provided technical expertise when
developing software systems for government and commercial customers.
Built a virtualization environment for software development, testing,
and deployment.
2008-2009 Gator Snap
Developed
software for a multimedia Windows Mobile application, using C#, C++,
and Windows DirectShow.
2007-2009 SMS
Provided
software development and engineering support to SMS, using Microsoft
.NET, C#, and SQL Server 2000. Developed a continuous integration
environment for building and testing this system.
2006-2007
ABACUS Field Accounting
Developed software for a distributed
accounting system deployed to offices around the world, using
Microsoft .NET, C#, SQL Server 2000, and MSMQ middleware. Specific
challenges for this project included supporting the broad range of
fielded system configurations as well as limited resources.
07/2006-present Akonizo,
Sterling, VA
WEB TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
Develop
and deploy websites for artists and amateur entertainment groups
using Wordpress, PHP, Python, MySQL, AWS, and VMware.
11/2001-10/2006 Lockheed Martin
IS&GS, Gaithersburg, MD
08/2006 – 10/2006, JTRS AMF
Proposal, INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT
Designed a development
and testing infrastructure for cross-team integration.
10/2004
– 06/2006, MISSILE DEFENSE NATIONAL TEAM, ABM IPT, LEAD TOOLS
ENGINEER
Responsible for developing processes, tools, and
techniques for applying Model-Driven Architectures, Test Oracles, and
Agile Development Processes for the development of the Advanced
Battle Manager for the Missile Defense National Team (B). Responsible
for deploying a distributed, integrated development environment for
100 developers.
11/2003 – 09/2004, CTL ACTD, SOFTWARE
ENGINEER
Developed user interfaces with Model-Driven
Architecture for interfacing with web services for Coalition Theatre
Logistics Advanced Concepts Technology Demonstration.
07/2003
– 10/2003, ARCI, SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
Researched, tested,
and recommended appropriate technologies for inclusion into future
generations of the Advanced Rapid COTS Insertion sonar systems.
Investigated clustered file systems that would meet the
mission-critical requirements of modern sonar systems.
11/2001
– 06/2003, JTL ACTD, LEAD INTEGRATION ENGINEER
Integrated
software from five co-contractors with Lockheed developed software
for the Joint Theatre Logistics Advanced Concepts Technology
Demonstration, including configuration management, testing, and
scheduling integration experiments. Lead a team of cross-functional
engineers in support of the integration effort. Developed and
integrated distributed software systems using Java and CORBA to
collaborate on Operations and Logistics information.
11/2000-05/2001 ScoreBoard,
Inc., Herndon, VA
OpenNMS FELLOW / SOFTWARE
ARCHITECT
Developed agent extensions to OpenNMS, an Open
Source Network Management Software package. Re-engineered corporate
extranet using Java Server Pages for stability and manageability.
Provided technical leadership and direction for programmers and
engineers.
07/1999-11/2000 Vitel, Inc.,
Chantilly, VA
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
Responsible for
architecture, design, and delivery of software systems for Real Time
SCADA (Systems Control And Data Acquisition) applications using Java,
C++, and CORBA, deployable under Linux and Windows.
05/1997-07/1999 MITRE
Corporation, Reston, VA
SENIOR NETWORKING AND DISTRIBUTED
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Analyzed and made recommendations about
emerging technologies (Linux, CORBA, DCOM, XML, Java, Internet
Protocols, Database Federation, Mobile Code) as applied to government
and defense needs.
03/1996-04/1997 Kaizen Works,
Reston, VA
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / WEB DATABASE
SPECIALIST
Specified, designed and implemented
Object-Oriented, web-based multimedia databases. Designed and
implemented Python class libraries and extensions for database access
and web site integration. Provided technical leadership and direction
for programmers and engineers.
03/1992-02/1996 Datatel, Inc.,
Fairfax, VA
ANALYST-PROGRAMMER / TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIST
Specified, designed, and implemented improvements
to Envision, a platform independent CASE tool. Specified, designed,
and implemented improvements to existing language translators (Basic
to Data/C++) as well as new language translators (custom function
translators). Specified, designed, and implemented data-porting tools
to transition over two hundred customers from Information databases
under Primos to Unidata under UNIX and VMS. Configuration manager for
release 12 of Colleague, Datatel's premiere College Administration
software. Integrated and tested 3rd party middleware for
client/server database access and reporting.
08/1991-02/1992 Ultimate Data
Systems. Inc., Wilton, CT
SYSTEMS ANALYST
Redesigned
and implemented Accounts Receivable, Physical Inventory subsystems.
Established programming standards for all new development.
03/1988-07/1991 Pegasus
Publishing Systems (PPS), Inc., East Brunswick, NJ
05/1990
– 07 / 1991, SYSTEMS ANALYST / PROJECT LEADER
Designed and
implemented a completely new system for managing the publishing of
books and journals. Directed programmer/analysts and junior
programmers.
03/1988 – 05/1990, ANALYST /
PROGRAMMER
Designed and implemented several custom database
systems, as well as specifying others for contract work. Maintained
existing software and designed, wrote and installed major
modifications to sub-systems. Specified and implemented data
conversions. Managed two junior programmers and an outside
contractor. Managed customer support for 10 customer sites.
03/1984-10/1988 United States
Air Force
COMPUTER OPERATOR / SERGEANT
2011-present FIRST Robotics (Scorekeeper, Judge).
2012-2022 Nova Labs (Full Member).
2002-2003 University of Phoenix, Pursued a BS in Information Technology.
1984-1988 United States Air Force, Military and Management Training courses, Computer Programmer Career Development Course, Computer Operator Career Development Course
1981-1983 S.U.N.Y. College at Brockport, Brockport, NY, Majored in Computer Science and Mathematics
1977-1981 Watkins Glen High School, Watkins Glen, NY, Graduated with Regents Diploma