Resume

George Michael Jennings Jr.
 
Objective
To provide enterprise level software solutions using open source tools and industry standards.
Programming Languages
Java, Java EE, JSP, XML, XSL, XSLT, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, SQL, COBOL, Perl, C, C++
Development Software
Eclipse, NetBeans 6.0, JDeveloper 10g, vi, Macromedia (Fireworks, Dreamweaver), Adobe Photoshop, CVS, Subversion, SoapUI
Open Source Software
ANT, Maven 2, Struts 1.x/2.x, Webwork 2.x, Spring Framework, Acegi Security Framework, JUnit, Log4J, Roller Weblogger, Struts Menu, Quartz, Mantis Bugtracker, Axis 2, Tiles 2.0, Dojo Framework, Apache CXF, OpenLDAP, Shibboleth 2.x, OpenSSO, Himdal KDC
Web Server Software
Apache HTTP Server 2.x, OC4J, Tomcat, IIS 5/6/7, JBoss 4/5, Glassfish
Databases
Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL, Access
Operating Systems
Windows XP/Vista/7/Server 2003, Unix (SCO, AIX, Solaris 10), Linux (Redhat, Debian, Ubuntu), Mac OS X
Experience
2010-Present UNC-CH/Teaching & Learning Chapel Hill, NC
Learning Management Developer
  • Assisted in the Migration of Sakai form Vendor Hosted Solution to In House
  • Developed Sakai tool for Migrating Blackboard course content to a Sakai course resource folder
  • Enhanced the Sakai Help Page for Teaching and Learning
  • Enhanced the manual course creation workflow for Instructors.
 
2008-2010 UNC-CH/Identity Management Chapel Hill, NC
Identity Management Developer
  • Responsible for the coordination, implementation, and development of Shibboleth Service Providers with the following UNC Applications:
  • PeopleSoft
  • WebFocus
  • Infoporte
  • WebNow
  • Various Java Applications
  • Sun Portal
  • BlackBoard
  • Drupal Sites
  • Wordpress/Wordpress MU Sites
  • Zope/Plone Sites
  • Designed and Developed utilities to assist the Universities Help Desk with the maintenance and troubleshooting of UNC Guest ID’s.
  • Developed custom java utilities to assist with the UNC Load Testing effort.
  • Developed custom java utilities to coordinate the update of system data between various systems.
  • Responsible for working with many different teams on campus and external vendors to promote and design successful implementation of the Shibboleth SSO systems.
  • Responsible for the system administration and maintenance of the following systems:
  • JBoss AS
  • openLDAP
  • Apache 2.x
  • Himdal Kerberos KDC
 
2007-2008 UNC Chapel Hill/Business Services Chapel Hill, NC
Application Analyst Advanced Supporting One Card Systems
  • Responsible for design, development, maintenance, and management of current One Card Systems.
  • Designed and developed Affiliate Web Management System written in J2EE.
  • Improved updates from HR Applications to send updates to Identity Management
  • Helped coordinate and update SVendor reporting from Identity Management
  • Assisted developers in Business Services group with CVS, ANT, Java, and Design Issues.
Created POS Web Service to provide applications with the ability to create One Card transactions.
 
2006–2007 UNC Chapel Hill/Business Services Chapel Hill, NC
Application Analyst Journey Supporting Student Store Systems
  • Primary project lead and developer for Student Stores Systems.
  • Initial design and development for the Course Pack Publishing System.
  • Implemented vendor security to use ONYEN/UNC LDAP solution.
 
2002–2006 UNC Chapel Hill/Human Resources Chapel Hill, NC
Application Analyst Programmer II
  • Lead developer for Applicant Tracking J2EE application.
  • Lead developer for Training and Development J2EE application.
  • Supported developers with issues in developing J2EE applications.
  • Setup programming infrastructure for team use and making decisions on programming tools to develop the online application.
 
2000–2002 SYSRAD Inc. South Riding, VA
NC DHHS Acts System
  • Responsible for creating, designing, testing, and modifying applications used by county workers to retrieve information from the North Carolina ACTS System.
  • Worked closely with Functional Team to design new process to be implemented in the Child Support System.
  • Provided assessments of the capability of developing the functional team's requests.
  • Developed processes to track people using the Federal Case Registry.
  • Participated in conference calls between State Staff and Federal Government to clarify Federal Requirements.
 
2000–2002 SYSRAD Inc South Riding, VA
Virgin Island WIC Program
  • Responsible for migrating and supporting Virgin Island WIC Program.
  • Migrated WIC program from SCO Unix to Redhat 6.0 Linux.
  • Maintained Informix Database, 4GL programming code and Unix Batch Jobs
  • Maintained changes to program based on Federal requirements.
  • Provided both remote and onsite maintenance to system.
 
2000–2002 SYSRAD Inc South Riding, VA
Programmer/Analyst
  • Assisted in RFP Bid Process.
  • Assisted in development of an Internet Web Application.
  • Received company’s highest sales award four years in a row.
  • Developed Excellence in Sales training course.
 
1999–2000 Lowe’s Corporate Headquarters Wilkesboro, NC
Distribution Management Systems
  • Responsible for creating, changing, modifying, and testing applications used in various distribution centers across the country.
  • Provided 24/7 Support to customers.
 
1998–1999 Lowe’s Corporate Headquarters Wilkesboro, NC
Telecommunications Administration
  • Responsible for providing supervision and support for implementation of various voice and data circuits over a LAN/WAN architecture.
  • Supervised the ordering and installation for both domestic and international orders.
  • Implemented integrated T1’s to various WAN sites providing voice with Leased Cost Routing, Switched 56 video, and Frame Relay.
  • Developed and administrated an Access Database using Visual Basic for Application to combine data in the department for ease of use over a multi-user environment, while consolidating data in one location.
 
1997–1997 Network Resources Group New Bern, NC
Network Consultant
  • Provided LAN/WAN installation and troubleshooting.
  • Provided microcomputer construction, integration, and analysis at the board level, OS level, and NOS level.
  • Provided design, installation, and 24/7 support services to clients.
Education
1993-1997 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
  • B.S., Industrial Technology, Concentration in Electronics.
  • Minor in Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology.