Anton Matthews

 

Qualifications

I possess the expertise to rapidly comprehend & contribute as a Computer Scientist & Information Technology Specialist (Manager, Consultant, Engineer, QA, Architect, Developer, Tester, Analyst, and Verification & Validation).

 

I have a wide variety of skills, but I’m best at problem solving & critical thinking. Success has come from working with various recruiters, business unit functional experts & stakeholders to fulfill their needs. Coordinating the operation, maintenance, or development of hardware & software with clients is my specialty. I’ve held a Secret government clearance & Public Trust.

 

I have comprehensive experience in multiple industries, both big & small. Aerospace, defense, government, consumer electronics, utilities, nuclear energy, customer service, and non-profit are just a few of the industries. I am a road warrior with exceptional interpersonal abilities. I contribute my positive energy, organization, & management skills to all companies no matter the task. I can provide oversight & policy guidance to executive & upper level management.

 

Objective

My goal is to push myself to make a productive & positive impact not only within myself, but also within my co-workers, customers, as well as my various job functions. I strive to make all tasks efficient & pay attention to details in order to produce a robust product with total peer, employee, and client satisfaction. I would like to increase my knowledge & grow my intelligence as a human & contribute my vast skills to make a positive & lasting impact on an organization.

 

I am a dedicated out-performer with attention to detail. I utilize my professional background, resources, and education in order to accomplish any goal whether easy or improbable. I am an ideal leader & valued team member who completes tasks quickly & thoroughly. I fully support collective brainstorming in order to reach an end goal as a unit. I value team work and I am a team player.

 

Education

Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)

-FSU Student Star-

 

Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science 2005

Minor in Mathematics

 

Computer Skills

 

Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/98/2000/XP/XP64 /Vista/7/8	Unix
Linux	Android

 

Programming Languages:

C	C++
C#	HTML CSS, PHP
Java, Swing, JavaFX	VB, GEL Shell/Bash, Expect, Javascript (Node Knockout Agular, etc.)
XML, XSD, XSL	SQL

 

Applications or Services:

Microsoft Office	Mercury Quick Test Pro	Eclipse / Netbeans
Visual Studio .NET	Cygwin	Labview
Visual Source Safe	Synergy 6.3/6.5	Lotus Notes
CVS / TFS / Clearcase	Rational Rose	Bugzilla
Macromedia Dreamweaver	DOORS	Multi
VxWorks	Web Services - SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, WebAPI	Microsoft SQL Server / MySQL
Dot Net Nuke	LaborPro	Cherwell Service Manager

 

Miscellaneous:

Agile / SCRUM / TDD	Website Creation
DO-178 A/B	Assembling desktop computer parts
MVC	ISS
Algorithm development

 

 

Employment History

 

Macate / JavaFX

San Jose, CA | Nov 2015 – Present

•          Convert C# code base to Java, Xml, JavaFX, CSS, & C

•          Software & firmware development

•          Write graphical user interface (UI) applications with full touch response & integrate on custom wearables

•          Android, iPhone, and Microsoft Surface tablets

•          Windows, Mac, & Linux) deployment

•          OOPS, animations & graphics, MVC design pattern, UI/UX

•          Multi-threading for performance

•          Maintain pixel perfect UI design

•          Create custom UI look and feel (desirable) based on requirements

•          Internationalization, formatting & UI validation techniques

•          Create software applications to allow users to drag and drop objects onto a pane to create a BMP, JPG or PNG image.

•          Bit-shifting

•          Unit testing

•          Communicate with external devices using Serial Port, USB, SPI, Socket, and embedded communication

•          Manage layouts , tables & actions, & data structures

•          Java and J2EE applications and frameworks

•          Create, Read, Update and Get information from SQL database

•          Read and/or write Angular & Node JS applications.

•          Write clean and efficient code.

•          Engage with engineering team to build products and prototypes

 

Hi-Tec Systems, Inc. (Federal Aviation Administration) / Computer Scientist

Washington D.C.  | Sep 2015 – Dec 2015

•          Remote computer support for NextGen. Flight Path, Safety, & Risk Software for the FAA

•          Co-author of SRS, SDD, and FNRS documents

•          C#, Java, Javascript, XML, Silverlight, MVC, Web Services

•          Participate in reviews, verification & validation, patch updates, & meetings for testing strategies to improve flight quality & safety for passengers & staff

 

ITT, Exelis, Harris Corporation (NASA) / Computer Science Consultant

Fort Wayne, IN | Apr – Aug 2015

•          Software Architect & Tester for the GOES-R Weather Satellite for NASA

•          Translate requirements from NASA into functional code & tests.

•          Designer of the Data Extractor Graphical User Interface (GUI)

•          Full Stack and Life Cycle Development of the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), Data Extractor, & GPDS

•          Programming & scripting with Java, Java FX, Maven, IDL, XML, XSL, XSD, MySQL, HTML, Multithreading, Web Services, and UML

•          Usage of Enterprise Architect, Netbeans, Tortoise Subversion, TeamForge, Test Complete, Multithreading

•          Agile Scrum Software design and development & Object Oriented methodology

•          JUnit testing.

•          Author of Test Plans, Software Development Documents (SDD), Verification and Validation (V&V)

 

EOIR Technologies (Raytheon) / Sr. Software Engineer

Orlando, FL | Jan – Apr 2015

•          Support of the WTA (Warrior Training Alliance) suite of tools for the customer Raytheon

•          Utilization of object oriented programming while developing User Interfaces, Web Services, and Databases for services (.Net, C#, JavaScript (Node & Angular), AJAX, JQuery, XML, HTML, CSS, RESTful, MVC, PHP, VB.NET, WebAPI)

•          Oracle and SQL Server database development

•          Web server administration using Internet Information Services (IIS)

•          Ensure productivity and quality on internal and external client satisfaction goals and objectives and update task completion statuses

•          Provide assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems

•          Develop solutions and support mechanisms for monitoring project progress for interventions and problem solving with project managers, fellow engineers, and clients for users at NTC

•          Override Edit Admin Status Dialog Info

•          Website & web application updates

 

Micros Systems (HMS Host) / Tier 3 Support Engineer

Bethesda, MD | May – Jul 2014

•          Communicate with customers via email or telephone to  resolve all technical issues using Network Engineering, Java, SQL, & XML for the customer HMS Host

•          Provide support processing and transferring around $3,000,000 of cash for airport and travel plaza companies (Starbucks, Burger King, Best Buy, etc.)

•          Maintenance and electronic auditing of customer cash rooms.

•          Proactive Application Management, Networking, Remoting, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Scripting, Customer Liaison, and Reporting

•          Use of Glory, LaborPro, Cherwell, Putty, and other Restaurant and Hospitality management software for troubleshooting, change orders, and technical support

•          Organize data for system upgrade

•          Update webpage

•          6 week contract

 

Avectra an Abilla Company / Tier 3 Support Engineer

McLean, VA | Jan – Apr 2014

•          Debug existing applications using Visual Studio, C# .NET, tSQL, ASP, XML, HTML, TFS, and JavaScript

•          Resolve issues that are occurring on customers’ production sites with Netforum, a Software as a Service (SaaS)

•          Update website currently using DotNetNuke 5.2 and integrate with the Abilla Support web portal

•          Direct and manage individual and team performance to ensure delivery of superior quality service

•          Ability to work as a team and coordinate between Level 3 support staff and Level 2 support staff on open cases

•          Quality control/testing fixes (and/or move to TSR position)

•          Coordinate resolution of multiple support cases of various priority levels in a timely manner as well as adjust priorities of currently assigned tasks as new cases are escalated by Level 1 and Level 2 support staff

 

Computer Science Corporation (Department of Homeland Security) / Software Developer & Support

Washington, D.C.  | Apr 2012 –Jul 2013

•          Operations and Web Services support for a government IT system, responsible for supporting a software development community in integrating applications related to E-Verify and SAVE to .Net Framework based Web Services (WS) using XML, XSL, XSD, HTML, and SQL statements to validate information in databases for the customer Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

•          Regular direct and indirect interactions with executive, upper level management, developers, and support staff of external organizations (AAMVA, TALX, etc.) who are developing and upgrading application interfaces.

•          Prime contact to assist customers through the on-boarding process as they build and test interfaces to the IT system’s WS applications

•          Manage client expectations and balance the needs of the client and management to ensure satisfaction for both (Relationship Management)

•          Perform independent compliance reviews, tracking, and monitoring of newly installed systems/components

•          Exercise influence through cross departmental situations, tracking performance, communicating expectations, anticipating and recognizing problems, and when appropriate escalating appropriately

•          Provide technical support to this community by responding to customer queries via email and telephone, and perform basic administrative functions and system troubleshooting

•          Analyze customer processes and system configurations to verify previously identified threats and vulnerabilities have been correctly implemented while giving recommendations for corrective actions

•          Perform a variety of systems engineering, QA, software development, and business architect tasks and activities independently. These are broad in nature and concern major systems integration, Operations, and implementation, including hardware, software, networking and infrastructure issues

•          Brainstorm innovative ideas and improvements for customers using Web Services

•          Constant report of Operations status to CSC President, AAMVA liaisons, and members of the Department of Homeland Security’s USCIS division who act as the customer

•          Collaborate with the customer to identify and develop upgraded features, processes and policies specific to the WS community

•          Identify potential impacts to the WS application per system enhancement assessments and provide develop and submit security assessment reports including findings and recommendation for approval

•          Collaborate with business analysts for enhancement input and review

•          Experience evaluating system requirements and new information technologies. Grooming for Operations Enhancements and Web Service Efficiencies

•          Provide support for a primarily web-based government applications

•          Assist in the development of standards, procedures and policies for WS

•          Maintain and update documentation related to WS support

•          Prioritize, identify, discover and address issues and react to new scenarios quickly to meet response time requirements and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction 

•          Escalate non-technical requests for assistance to government policy representatives

 

Westinghouse / Software Engineer

Warrendale, PA | Apr – Oct 2011

•          Lead for the Software Input Output Specification (SIOS) application which is a large and complex program used for the automated system testing for nuclear power plants dispersed across the globe

•          Manage project documentation, resources, critical path and issues in order to deliver within scope and budget

•          Work with customers on complex projects and tasks to identify and assess operations, processes, transactions, data, and work products adaptable to automation; and created detailed specifications

•          Utilize the full SDLC including modeling, integration, coverage, test, code reviews, requirements and documentation using Visual Studio, .NET, Labview, G, C++, Reflection, TFS, VB scripting, and UML

•          Plan team activities and utilized resources to meet technical and operational issues

•          Member of the Nuclear Automation System Testing team developing an application for the System Testing of Boiling Water Reactors in the AP1000 Nuclear Energy plant deploying in China and South Korea

•          Liaison with National Instruments, Matrikon, Westinghouse and ABB for product purchasing, maintenance, debugging and development

•          Work with common test equipment like oscilloscopes, analyzers, voltage meters, etc. to test software and hardware

•          Author the design and software development specs (SRS) for the AF100 bus integration with SIOS

•          Verify and validate test data sheets using Excel Macros

•          Coordinate, budget, and produce team social events

 

General Dynamics / Software Project Engineer

Burbank, CA | Aug – Oct 2010

•          Develop with C++ and .Net in Visual Studio for Windows and Java in Eclipse on a Linux environment

•          Project planner and scheduler for software development activities

•          Consultant for technical development approach within scope and budget for ROI

•          Manage and design embedded product software, equipment, software, and internal support tools for UAVs

•          Configure multiple Linux kernels and programmed parallel with distributed data systems

•          Apart of the full SDLC including planning, designing, UML, sequence diagrams, developing and testing

•          Support and execute hardware and software integration and test

 

Raytheon / Senior Software Engineer

Fort Wayne, IN   | Sep 2008 – Jun 2009 & Oct 2010 – Feb 2011

•          Experience coding with Java, C++,IDL, XML Shell/Bash scripting, and ICL on embedded and desktop software

•          Liaison between Raytheon, NSA and SAIC for business and technical decisions with software design

•          Architect of Fires and Effects Control (FEC) for the multi-million dollar Class 1 UAV, MULE and ARV

•          Full SDLC including modeling, integration, verification, code reviews, code coverage and test

•          Implement and apply automated testing tools using automation testing scripts to support test planning, white and black box testing, test execution, regression testing, JUnit, defect tracking, and configuration management

•          Participate in risk management identification and delivery of product that meets business requirements

•          Participate in communications-related projects when assigned, providing technical guidance and procedural support where appropriate

•          Conduct test design activities to identify manual and automated test cases, test procedures, and test scripts traceable to system and user requirements and ensuring the proper test coverage

•          Author Wiki tutorials for future continuation of work that was created

•          Peer review code, tested quality of software with QA and created QA reports and matrices

•          Develop and debug using Windows machines loaded with Cygwin and in Linux machines using XML, Java, Swing Perl, Shell/Bash scripting and others

•          Manage, develop and debug all software test scripts, services and processes for Battle Command and Mission Execution (BCME) within Future Combat Systems (FCS)

•          Manage, supervise, support, direct, and train employees’ software and QA tasks

•          Prepare test metrics, test summaries, and test reports providing assessments and recommendations based on findings and evaluations and provide them to the program manager and leadership.  

•          Travel to Boeing facilities and provided support to all 4 partner companies at the onsite facility for installing, integrating, and troubleshooting using my extensive knowledge of BCME and all UAV, UGV, UGS, NLOS and MGV systems

•          Plan, validate and reverse engineer various technologies, systems, software and projects.

•          Collaborate with software developers, business analysts and required personnel to coordinate, manage, and conduct software testing as well as reviews

•          Integrate scripts from manual to an automated in one system for BCME comprised of work from Boeing, Northrop, SAIC and LM

•          Automate all services using managed applications for synchronous and non-dependent service startup.

•          Develop build plan, requirements, procedures, and control diagrams for the life cycle of all services

•          Peer review code and test quality of software with QA and create QA reports and matrices

Develop installation procedures for the complete software package and used Clearcase for version control

 

Crane Aerospace and Electronics (Boeing) / Software Engineer III (Verification / Validation)

Burbank, CA | May – Jul 2008

•          Work on proprietary GUIs, embedded software, drivers, and hardware for the Boeing 787 passenger airplane using DO-178A and B for the customer Boeing

•          Develop, debug and translate software requirements using VxWorks, Visual Studio 6.0, .NET, C, C++, Multi, VB and GEL scripting into script based tests

•          Review and analyze policies and standard operating procedures when applied to service provision duties to identify work flow weaknesses requiring process alteration or creation and to appropriately communicate the necessary changes

•          Liaison with outsourced developers in India, leading and moderating the formal reviews and whitebox testing

•          Liaison between management, project members, outsourced developers and the V&V team (Verification & Validation)

•          Verify, integrate and validate software and requirements in accordance with RTCA/DO-178B standards

•          Write and review system logistics, requirements, technical specs and documentation for various systems and test cases within the Brake Control Management System

 

Corestaff Services (Wells Fargo) / PC Technician 

Los Angeles, CA   |  Apr 2008 – Sep 2008

•          PC Technician for Wells Fargo in the southwest US

•          Installation & Configuration of servers, desktops, multifunction printers, network systems, routers, switches, check machines, etc.

•          Complete overhaul & upgrade of IT systems in bank branches

 

Xantech Corporation / Lead QA Tester & Software Developer 

Sylmar, CA   | Dec 2006 – Jan 2008

•          Lead QA, developer, tester, and programmer utilizing the full SDLC using C++, C#, XML and VB scripting for the Universal Dragon software application on software and hardware (Serial Ports, USB, etc.)

•          Conduct appropriate testing on all software systems to include unit testing and integration

•          Direct (whitebox) and reverse engineer (blackbox) software tester utilizing performance and load testing

•          Coordinate with customers and management on complex projects and tasks to identify and assess operations, processes, transactions, data, and work products adaptable to automation; and created detailed specifications

•          Liaison between management and Mercury Software Support Specialists in order to develop, maintain and further our testing software and procedures

•          Gain proficiency in Mercury Quick Test Pro, Visual Source Safe, Visual Studio 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5

•          Design the Autobuild Wizard from the ground up which is an application similar to Install Shield that helps users automatically create device templates using various Windows APIs.

•          Test Serial Ports, Remotes, and other hardware devices and peripherals for connectivity and transfer issues between software and hardware

•          Evaluate user interfaces, functionality, integration of hardware and software components, and system interfaces

•          Write technical documentation and software requirements specifications for software project and test projects

 

Lockheed Martin (Army) / Software Engineer

Orlando, FL   | Nov 2005 – Nov 2006

•          Code, debug, and whitebox test the 2-D Map application, the Tactical NET Selector and various real-time computer applications using C++, C#, APIs and other programming languages in .NET

•          Apart of the full SDLC including planning, UML, sequence diagrams, development and testing

•          Act as a Hiring Manager. Interviewed new hire candidates and met with other functional and project managers in other areas of the company to discuss the candidates who were to receive job offers

•          Travel to NTC (National Training Center) in Fort Irwin, California to shadow a military officer for 48 hours.

•          Develop code for NTC and experience live training of military soldiers who use applications developed by my team

•          Discuss and fine-tuned the developed code with the military officers and on site Agile team members

•          Evaluate test-ability matrix and support the refinement of requirements to ensure test-ability, clarity, and correctness

•          Obtain government SECRET clearance, which involved in various training for handling government classified material.

•          Work in the Simulation Training and Support (STS) division on CTIA (Common Training Instrument Architecture) and created algorithmic solutions to issues

•          Solely develop highly intelligent, fast, efficient, custom and accurate Line-of-Sight code to simulate field vision on the battlefield. It incorporated the Bresenham Algorithm, which created optimized line of pixels from two points

•          Participate in user-group meetings and worked using SCRUM development which is a part of the agile process

 

Georgia Power / Real Time Systems Analyst Intern

Atlanta, GA   | May – Aug 2003

•          Simplify the  Southern Company database system, which led to the creation of a more robust version of the Environmental Management System (EMS)

•          Create a Microsoft Access database that names, organizes and locates different devices in electrical substations

•          Maintain Excel checklist to aid with configurations of database

•          Setup Wireless Radio Internet and disassemble computers

 

Certifications and Clearances

•          Inactive Public Trust

•          Inactive SECRET Government Clearance

•          National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) Basic Data Recovery and Analysis (BDRA) Certification

 

Awards and Activities

Florida State Student Star	Florida State Gaming Committee
National Dean’s List	People 2 People Student Ambassadors
INROADS	College Reach-Out Program
C/C++/HTML/Java Tutoring	Youth Manager Award
The African American Computer Science Assoc.	Engineering Week Contests

 

Travel

Japan	England	Canada
Ireland	Scotland	Puerto Rico
Wales	France	Mexico
Germany	Greece	Dominican Republic
The Netherlands	45 US States

 

References available upon request