Ricardy Banks

13062 Sail Away Street • North Fort Myers, Florida 33903 • Telephone: 610-564-3091 • Email: rbanks721@gmail.com

 

Information Technology Project Manager / Consultant – Software Developer

Committed to maximizing technological performance and improving processes

 

Seasoned and talented Information Technology Leader, offering broad achievements and expertise throughout large organizations, including Lockheed Martin. Outstanding Java Developer and talented Software Engineer with proven expertise in object-oriented analysis and design and exceptional record overseeing all facets of Software Development Life Cycle. Serves as a subject matter expert throughout the industry and offers a positive reputation; consistently exceeds expectations. Proven ability to identify and present value-added solutions, which meet business requirements.

 

• Team Leadership & Development • System Engineering and Analysis • Influential Team Leader - Mentor

• DoD Secret Security Clearance (Inactive) • Strategic Business Planning & Analysis • Mobile Device - Software Development

• Solutions Analysis/Implementation • Project Management and Direction • Technical Direction and Evaluation

 

Technology Snapshot: Salesforce | APEX | VisualForce | SOQL | BrainEngine | Java | C# | SQL | UML | OOA/OOD | JavaScript | C++ and C | Objective C | JSP | HTML | CSS | Python | Webservices | Paypal API | Apigee | WebObjects Java Application Server | EOModel (Framework like Hibernate) | Eclipse | Forece.com Eclipse IDE Plug-in | Adobe | ActionScript | Portals | Liferay | JSP | Java Servlets | Web Service | SOAP | REST | Adobe Flex | Adobe MasterCollection | Axure | IIS | Apache Tomcat | WebSphere (WAS) | WebLogic | WebRatio | IFML | XCode | SQL | Oracle | MySQL | DB2 | SubVersion | Outsystems Agile Platform | Selenium Testing IDE | eCommerce | ERP | JBuilder | VS.Net | PHP | iOS Framework | Windows | UNIX | Mac OSX

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Certified eBusiness Consultant                         1995 - Present

Self-Employed - Owner / Operator                            Fort Myers, Florida

Deliver expert-level guidance and strategic support to clients; analyze requirements, prepare project data, recruit and develop top talent to direct projects, architect solutions based upon commercial and open source custom software, and incorporate third party products, including databases, web servers and search engines.

·   Aligned business processes and systems with IT solutions and requirements; led new process and continuous improvement initiatives and leveraged six sigma guidelines to enhance overall operations

·   Led the offshore team in the development, testing, deployment and optimization of systems; provide influential leadership, coaching, and mentorship to teams, lead training programs and delegate tasks

·   Prepared new requests for proposals, created proposals, organized education-based seminars and presentations, developed marketing promotions and coordinates the procurement of key equipment

·   Planned and led new beta trials and conducted customer and vendor evaluations; negotiated new licenses and contracts in excess of $30,000 to minimize costs and ensure favorable contractual terms

·   Implemented protypes using Salesforce, Adobe Flex, OpenERP, Content Management Systems (CMS) Customer Relations Management Systmes (CRM), iOS Apps, Liferay Portal, Open Souce Solutions

·   Fluid understandig of multiple programming languages, includig Java, C#, C, C++, JavaScript, HTML, XML and SOAP/REST.

·   25+ years of experience in Application Software Designing, Development, Testing and Implementation. This involved hands-on design and development using Force.com Platform, Database Management Systems and J2EE technologies.

·   Knowledge of SFDC standard Data structures and familiarity with designing Custom Objects, VIsualForce, APEX Language and Force.com declarative development platform.

·   Talented problem solver able to think “outside the box”

·   Excellent communications & interpersonal relationship skills. Adept at building strong working relationships with coworkers and management.

 

Project Manager - Consulting Team                           2014 (2013) - Present

DevFactory - Technical Fellow                            Fort Myers, Florida

Functioned as an instrumental member of the Tech Stack migration specialization team; led the VM virtual hardware architecture for cloud-based computing, optimized software performance, and initiated software engineering and process design activities. Effectively managed complex projects and established direct plans.

·   Managed the resolution of complex enterprise application issues, including Artemis 7, Everest, Right 90, and Tenrox; develop the comprehensive problem resolution plans to eliminate any reoccurences

·   Selected to serve as the Project Manager for three customer critical applications; worked closely with customers to define and establish project plans, coordinate lifecycles and meet any deliverables

·   Effectively resolved outstanding customer requests, redefined SLAs, and facilitated communications between customers and development teams; developed key strategies for test environment support

 

Manager - Tech Stack Migration                                    2013 - 2014

DevFactory - Technical Fellow                            Fort Myers, Florida

Provided influential leadership, coaching and mentorship to the Tech Stack migration teams and facilitated training programs to maximize the potential of employees; planned and coordinated workflow and delegated assignments. Established project schedules, ensure timely completion of tasks, and seamlessly execute plans.

·   Successfully reduced process times from 4+ months to under 60 days through continuous process improvement, efficiencies optimization and effective team leadership; accurately documented issues

·   Optimized process performance throughout the department and directed key projects; migrated the customer applications from a source platform to required target platform and deliver all key changes

·   Managed the talent acquisition initiatives for the project and department; screened, interviewed, hired, developed, and retained top talent and coordinated and led all new hire orientation programs

·   Hands on migration, break-fix, testing of OS, JVM, Application Server technology stacks

 

Project Lead                                       2010 (1992) - 2011

Lockheed Martin                                        Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Built, developed and led two highly successful teams for two major projects; oversaw teams in the evaluation of the usage of two SharePoint-based Unity sites to propose a consolidation to one site for both departments and managed the second team in the evaluation of internal workflow processes for staffing and applications.

·   Analyzed internal practices, identified and capitalized on opportunities for process improvement and enhanced global staffing processes for Lockheed Martin; established solutions and recommendations

 

Chief Architect / Subject Matter Expert                              2005 - 2011

Lockheed Martin                                        Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Analysis, design, development, and support of a mission critical OCI screening process improvement project for three directors within three business areas. Served as the subject matter expert in the critical project; supported the process improvement of organizational conflicts and deficiencies.

·   Minimized organizational expenses by over $1,500,000 annually through the improvement of the OCI screening process; presents solutions and recommendations for process and program improvements

·   Converted abstract specifications into executable code. Design & developed across all layers of MVC (front-end, web tier, servie tier). Implameted a distributed archtecture for reducnancy, Services API to communicate with distributed services, LDAP/Kerberos secure authentication. Communicatd technical issues to non-technical management. Wrote user, administor and development documents

 

Software Engineer O&M Lead                                   2004 - 2005

Lockheed Martin                                        Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Directed the operations of the transformation office; managed web-based applications, maintained Intranet products for customers with a value in excess of $200,000,000, and successfully managed, enhanced, and maintain web-enabled database applications. Implemented O&M processes and executed key best practices.

·   Selected to serve as the Lead Software Engineer on projects ranging in value from $250,000 to over $5,000,000; evaluated and implemented all software development methodologies and industry tools

·   Developed a new customer service strategy with product groups for over 85 separate services and products; managed the service delivery plan, led process improvements, and provided direct training

·   Created new milestones and schedules, allocated resources, managed and maintained all budgets, recruited and led software development staff and tested and documented processes and procedures

·   Collaborated with the software development management teams to ensure seamless launch, release and maintenance of products; presented effective recommendations to improve the roll-out process

 

Software Engineer Process Lead                                   2003 - 2004

Lockheed Martin                                        Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Managed and development of web-based applications and the maintenance of customer Intranet products. Created new proposals and schedules, and project plans. Developed web-enabled database applications and supported the procurement operations for the department. Established the business development strategies.

·   Implemented new process improvement procedures; redefined outdated processes, integrated key tools and deliverables for implementation, streamlined processes, and pinpointed new opportunities

·   Led the system analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation for software products within numerous environments; ensured continual functionality and serve as a direct subject matter expert

 

Additional Professional Experience

·   Software Engineer Team Lead, Lockheed Martin (Team leader & hands on implementation on numerous large scale projects utilizing Java, & Web applications, to create fully integrated client management systems. Addressed interoperability issues.)

o   Image Analysis Tool. Web Portals/Document Management System. Task Tracking System (For Navy). Client Server utilizing Web Services for satellite image mapping data

·   Software and Servers Engineer, Lockheed Martin (Diverse experience utilizing Java tools in business, Web, & client-server environments including Java platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE), WebObjects, EOModel, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Java Servlets, SQL, Java database Connectivity (JDBC) technologies

·   Computer IT Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin

 

Independently Developed Commercial Websites, Blogs and Learning Management Systems: Temple University Orientation Program | LMS  | ecommerce | Mamie Locke - a Virginia Senator | Church Website | Construction Co.

 

EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS

 

Master of Science degree with a major in Computer Engineering – Information Technology Management Courses

Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania – Master of Science (MS) degree completed – Dean’s List and Honors

Relevant Coursework: Hardware System Design, Trusted Computing, UNIX and C Programming, Embedded Systems

 

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Electrical Engineering – Information Technology and Systems Courses

University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida – Bachelor of Science (BS) degree completed – Achieved Academic Honor

Relevant Coursework: Electronic Circuits, Digital Integrated Circuits, Solid State Electronic Devices, and Digital Logic

 

Professional Certifications and Training

·   Salesforce ADM-201, DEV-401 Certification Training

·   Certified eBusiness Consultant

·   Six Sigma Green Belt Certified for Kaizen – Lean Events

·   Executive Development / Growth Enhancement (EDGE)

·   Influencing and Negotiation Skills and Powerful Speaking

·   People Networking, Management Fundamentals Training

·   The Edison Engineering Leadership Development Program