Michael R. E. Dixon

111 Summer Storm Place,

The Woodlands, Texas 77381

(936) 271-4878

Email:

Summary: / Senior Software Engineer/Web Developer, with over 12 years of excellent object-oriented programming skills, utilizing EJB/JSP/Java, C/C++, & Visual Basic in multi-tier environments such as UNIX (HP, SUN, AIX), and Windows (95, NT 4.0, 3.X, & NT Alpha). Developed applications utilizing skills derived from formal training in Object-Oriented Design/Analysis (OOD/A), Unified Modeling Language (UML), and Rational Unified Process (RUP).
Objective: /

Seeking Project Lead position to utilize my abilities and knowledge of multi-platform architectures in the context of enterprise applications such as those developed in a J2EE or Microsoft .NET environment. The ideal position would allow for the demonstration of my leadership capabilities.

Technical Skills: / Software/Languages:
J2EE 1.3
EJB 2.0
JSP 1.2
Java 2
JavaScript
Apache Struts 1.0.2
WebGain Visual Café 4.5
MS Visual C++ 4.x, 5.x, 6.x.
MS Visual Basic
COM+
ASP
Vision Jade 4.X
TogetherSoft 5.5/6.0
Rational Rose / Operating Systems:
UNIX (System V, SUN-OS, HP-UX and AIX)
MS Windows 2000, NT, 95, & MS Windows 3.X
OS/2 2.X/3.X
MS/PC DOS
Hardware:
Intel 808X, 80X86
IBM PS/2 family
RISC 6000
SUN Solaris
DEC Alpha
Databases:
MS SQL Server 6.5/7.0/2000
Sybase 10/11
Objectivity OODBMS
Versant OODBMS
Oracle(Light)
dBase III Plus
SQL
DB2 / Networks:
TCP/IP
Windows NT/2000 Server
OS/2 LAN Server
NetBios/NetBeui
IBM Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
Ethernet
3270 Emulation(EHLLAPI)
APPC

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Experience: / Entergy (EWO), Houston, TX.Sept.2001 – Present

Senior Software Engineer

Led and actively participated with a team of five developers and two analysts to design and develop a J2EE 1.3 application and framework for the ECOH project utilizing the MVC (Model-View-Controller) design pattern. Developed both Session (Stateless) and Entity (CMP) Beans on BEA WebLogic 6.1 Application Server for business logic and MS SQL Server database retrieval. Developed JSP as View part of MVC Pattern implementation of ECOH. Developed Web-based applications using ASP, Java Script and HTML with a MS SQL Server database. Maintained and enhanced the Entergy Dispatch Model (Win32 DLL) utilizing MS Visual C++. Formally trained on EJB 2.0/J2EE 1.3 Development by Sun Microsystems. Formal TogetherSoft training also completed.
ABB Automation, Houston, TX.Dec.2000 – Oct. 2001

Senior Software Engineer

Developed a COM+ Server(C++) for interfacing to Objectivity ODBMS utilizing ADO Record Sets. Developed Visual Basic clients for COM+ Server. Also developed VBA clients in Excel for testing purposes. Designed and developed OODBMS (Objectivity and Versant) performance prototypes/applications in C++, under WinNT .to determine the feasibility of using an OODBMS in a Real-time refinery simulator product. Developed Visual Basic COM+ Admin Tool for installing/removing/deploying COM+ applications on Win2000 Servers. Received formal training on Rational Rose, Rational Unified Process (RUP) and OOD/A using UML.
El Paso Energy, Houston, TX.March 1998 – Dec.2000

Senior Software Engineer

Designed and developed Java classes for access and distribution of MS SQL Server data objects using JDBC 1.0/2.0 and JDK 1.1.6/1.2.2. Designed and developed C++ database applications (Gas Storage Management, TBS) using Rogue Wave DBTools.h++ under Windows NT and Windows 95. Designed/Developed DLL utilizing OLE to merge multiple Adobe PDF files and update MS SQL Server database tables with the contents. Wrote C++ wrappers for execution of SQL Queries and Stored Procedures. Developed several Java Classes/Objects/Beans for common access for future Java development. Maintained and Modified Passkey security accesses using Java as well as Jade 4.0. Developed Virtual Printer application for Binary Large Objects (BLOB). Maintained and developed new features for Nomination/Application Server under SUN OS utilizing C++.
ECOM, Houston, TX.March 2000 – June 2000

JSP/Java Consultant on ECOM Project

Configured, enhanced and maintained Java Server Pages (JSP) application that manipulated and distributed Shipping Industry Tariff Documents utilizing the Apache Web Server.
Experience:
(Continued) / Dynasty Technologies, Houston, TX.Aug. 1996 – March 1998

Senior Software Engineer

Developed Server Request Broker (SRB) for multiple platforms including Windows NT/95 and UNIX using C/C++ under the Dynasty Development Environment. Developed Java applications to be shipped as examples with DDK. Performed TCP/IP (BSD) code maintenance on existing client/server communication code. Developed PowerBuilder 5.0 and Visual Basic OpenDLL interface to Dynasty using MS Visual C++ under Windows NT. Trained in UML.
Tenneco Energy, Houston, TX.March 1995 – Aug.1996

Staff Programmer and Analyst / Project Lead

Performed Administration functions as Project Lead in support for C/C++ Gas Pipeline software (VAS, TBS, Contracts, and Scheduling) on various UNIX platforms including Sun, IBM, and HP. Interfaced with customers to ensure professional service and support. Performed C/C++ maintenance on existing client/server software. Developed C++ applications, on UNIX platforms, that performed SQL database (SYBASE) manipulation of gas storage components. Developed and maintained Client/Server version of Transportation Billing System (TBS). Used PowerBuilder to verify stored procedures and SQL commands. (Libraries used: Rogue Wave)
IBM Corporation, Austin, TX.August 1993 - March 1995

Staff Programmer and Analyst

Designed, developed, and maintained features as lead developer of User Profile Management (UPM) under LAN Server 3.0/4.0. Developed and supported C code written under OS/2 for network communications such as logon/logoff and password changes for LAN Server, Novell Netware 3.11, APPC connections, and 3270/5250 EHLLAPI emulations. Designed and developed code utilizing Application Programming Interfaces (API) and Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL) under Microsoft Windows, OS/2, and Novell Netware. Participated in ISO9000 certification.
Compaq Computer, Houston, TX.June 1993 - August 1993

Programmer and Analyst

Developed/Maintained/Enhanced Low-level System Configuration (Computer Setup) w/C++. Configuration of PCI & PnP cards incl. ROM BIOS & ESCD interaction/manipulation. Developed low-level programs to reset Environment Variables, NVRAM, ROM-Bios, and Master Boot Sector on EISA bus machines using Microsoft C 6.0and Borland C++. Software used: MS Visual C++, Borland C++, Microsoft C 6.0, and Zinc Libraries.
IBM Corporation, Houston, TX.Sept. 1989 - June 1993
Programmer and Analyst – Details upon request.
Education: / University of Houston
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science (Graduated 1993)
Honors and Activities: / IBM Corporation, IV&V Quality Award
Dean's List, Spring 1988
Dean's List, Fall 1988

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