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Bruce's Technical Resume
Technologies
- Java
- J2EE
- C/C++
- SQL and Database Design
- JSPs and Application Servers
- XML/SOAP/Web Services
- Palm OS Development
- WAP/WML (Wireless Phone applications)
- Unix/Linux Development
- Windows Development
- OS/X Development
Architecture and Design
- Extensible Business Object architecture (Kronos WFC, Information Resources)
- JDBC, SQL, JDBC Connection management (Kronos WFC)
- Extensible Rules Processing Engine (Kronos WFC, Information Resources)
- Business Object extensibility (Kronos WFC)
- Performance measurement/reporting (Kronos WFC, Information Resources)
- System event logging and analysis (Kronos WFC, Information Resources)
- XML Web Services Interface (Kronos WFC)
- WAP/WML Cell Phone API (Kronos WFC)
Software Development
- Introduced iterative development (Kronos, Information Resources, Buzzeo)
- Introduced JUNIT technology and test driven development (Kronos)
- Introduced efficient design and code reviews (Kronos, Information Resources)
- Taught courses on Java design patterns, Java coding best practices (Kronos)
- Streamlined development documentation process (Kronos, Information Resources)
- Introduced QA best practices (Information Resources, Intermetrics)
Technical Leadership
- App Server Back End architect (Kronos, Information Resources, Buzzeo)
- Tools Integration architect (Digital Equipment)
- Workforce Scheduler product architect (Kronos)
- Mentored architects and senior designers (all)
- Managed Software Engineering department (Intermetrics)
Training Highlights
- Agile Development Techniques (Kronos)
- Design and Code Review Techniques (Kronos)
- Java Design Patterns (Kronos)
- Managing Engineers’ Career Paths (King & Bishop)
- Coaching Skills for Managers (King & Bishop)
- Soft Skills for Newly Promoted Managers (WorkingInUnison)
Employment History
- 2005- WorkingInUnison, Owner (http://www. workinginunison.com)
- 2000-2005 Kronos Inc., Software Architect
- 1998-2000 Information Resources, Software Architect
- 1996-1998 Buzzeo Inc., Software Architect
- 1991-1996 Digital Equipment, Principal Engineer
- 1981-1991 Intermetrics, Senior Engineer
Education
- 2004 Mentor Coach, Personal and Professional Coaching. Certified June 2006
- 2003 UMass Lowell, Certificate in Job Stress and Healthy Job Design
- 2003 UMass Lowell, MA Community & Social Psychology
- 1976 Duke University, MS Computer Science
- 1973 Duke University, BA English Literature
Papers (available at http://workinginunison.com/resources.html)
- “Sustainable Software Development: Business Practices”, Cutter Consortium 2006.
- “Sustainable Software Development: Personnel Practices”, Cutter Consortium 2006.
- “Sustainable Software Development: Cultural Practices”, Cutter Consortium 2006.
- “Organizational Culture is Important in Software Productivity”, Boston SPIN 2006.
- “Why Program Adaptability is so Important”, Cutter Consortium Update Series,2005.
- “Agile Skills for Agile Managers”, Cutter Consortium Update Series, 2005.
- “Clear Thinking About Stress”, WorkingInUnison, 2005.
- “Knowledge Management for Software Projects”, Cutter Consortium Update 2005.
- “Do Programmers Have Career Paths?”, King & Bishop, 2005.
- “Five Predictable Crises of Software Startups”, WorkingInUnison, 2005.
- “A Progress Software Cultural Storybook”, Progress Software, 2001.
- “DEC TP WORKcenter: A Software Process Case Study” (with Ernesto Guerrieri), Digital Equipment Corporation Technical Journal, June 1986.
Books
- Working Among Engineers: A Field Guide to the Software World, BookSurge, 2006.
Professional Societies
- Boston Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) 2006 Sponsor Chairman
- Greater Boston ACM 2006 Secretary