Joshua A. Palmer

4130 S Mill Ave, Apt. Q­241, Tempe, AZ 85282 • (724) 312­9279 • thejoshuapalmer@gmail.com

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SOFTWARE ENGINEER / DATABASE PROGRAMMER

EDUCATION

Robert Morris University ­ Moon Twp. PA

Bachelor of Science in Engineering May 2015

Concentration: Software Engineering (ABET Accredited)

3.49 GPA

ITT­Technical Institute ­ Pittsburgh, PA

Associates in Specialized Technology Information Technology , Dec 2006

Concentration: Software Applications and Programming .

3.85 GPA – Honors Student

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Familiar Languages : JavaScript, C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic 6.0, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, BASIC

Technologies: MySQL, MS Office Suite, Unity3D, Arduino, Angularjs, Notepad++

Operating Systems: MS Windows (3.1, XP, Vista, 8), Linux: Ubuntu Flavors

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

SugarCRM to FileMaker Migration, May­Aug 2016 (Robert Half Technology, Jaemar)

● Assisted in the migration of a SugarCRM application to a custom FileMaker Solution.

● Researched how to setup temperature sensors and pull their data into FileMaker.

● Created several FileMaker scripts to ease the task of archiving SugarCRM data into a

FileMaker database, Utilized SQL and ODBC to link the MySQL data and FileMaker.

Online Commencement Reservation System, 2014­2015 (RMU­IT)

● Lead the conversion of the front end and back end for the University’s commencement ticket

reservation system from ColdFusion to Angular.js and PL/SQL.

SESS Student Database, May 2015 (Robert Morris University ­ IT Dept.)

● Performed an update to a Student Database created outside of the IT dept. to which there was a

lot of confusion. Independently researched the issue and utilized team members to solve it.

MS Access Database, 2009 ­ 2010 (United States Marine Corps)

● Designed and developed an MS Access Database to assist in the tracking of Aircrew training

and mentorship data, utilizing SQL to access and display information in MS Excel for

formatting.

● Mail merged an MS Word Document to automate the tedious task of writing Mentorship letters,

saving countless hours of manual work.

VB 6.0 Inventory Script, 2006 (National Plumbing and Heating Supply)

● Created a VB 6.0 Script in Excel that parsed a text file, read from a barcode scanner, for

Inventory IDs and summed the quantities for each item. Saved the employee's hours of

manually separating the IDs in Excel and Counting them on inventory day.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Computer: Advanced C++ Programming (ITT), Java Programming (ITT), Database Management

Systems (ITT)

Software Engineering: Fundamentals of Software Engineering (RMU), Verification and Validation

(RMU)

Mathematics/Science: Calculus III (RMU), Discrete Mathematics (RMU), General Chemistry (RMU)

Communication: Management Theory and Practice (RMU), Strategies for Problem Solving (ITT)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Robert Half Technologies.

May 2016 ­ Present

Contractor

● Accept assignments and perform work as required. Currently working remotely for Jaemar.

Productive Computing Inc.

Dec 2015 ­ Feb 2016

Database Design Trainee

● Learn FileMaker and assist with custom FileMaker development.

o Create documentation for custom FileMaker solutions, and updates as requested by

clients.

● Perform maintenance on current FileMaker systems, and other tasks as assigned.

Robert Morris University, Information Technology

May 2015 ­ Oct 2015

Associate Programmer Analyst (Part­Time)

● Convert ColdFusion applications to PL/SQL, JavaScript applications.

o Test various applications already converted and responded to customer requirements.

● Perform maintenance tasks on current systems, and other tasks as assigned; utilizing RT.

MUDD­LYMAN Set and Service Corporation, LLC

Service Representative

● Service regional stores (The Home Depot™).

o Maintain sales­bay integrity, sales­bay compliance, and display materials.

● Respond to customer inquiries, and perform customer service as a subject matter expert.

COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE

US Marine Corps Reserve, Little Rock Arkansas, Arkansas

● Toys for Tots Campaign

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVITIES

President of the Robert Morris University Chapter Association of Computing Machinery ­ May 2013

Dec 2007

Jan 2005 ­ Mar 2005

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MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps (Enlisted – Rank: Sergeant / E­5)

Feb 2007 ­ May 2012

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor ( Honorable Discharge May 2012)

● Distributed cargo to maximize space and conform to in­flight limits, with imperative

attention to detail.

● Calculated load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers.

● Directed ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or

baggage.

● Determined the quantity and orientation of cargo and computed the aircraft's center of

gravity.

● Performed Tactical Aerial Delivery, Aerial Refueling Observation, and Battlefield

Illumination.

● Ensured crew and passenger adherence to fire and hazardous material protection

regulations.

● Fuel handling and distribution.

● Operated and verified Aerial Delivery Rigging Systems.

● Assisted in shipment/transportation planning and in logistics support.

● Attained and maintained an active SECRET clearance.

Fiscal Supervisor

● Supervised and lead the Fiscal Section’s day to day activities in order to maintain

operational requirements.

● Tracked and reported Squadron/Division budget requirements and budget data to

supervising officer.

MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education/Leadership Schools, City, State

United States Marine Corps Boot Camp, Paris Island, North Carolina

Marine Combat Training, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Naval Air Crew Candidate School, Pensacola Florida

Corporals Course, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa

MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Air Medal (6 th

Award), Nov 2010 ­ Jun 2011

Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Nov 2010

Good Conduct Medal, Feb 2010 ­ Feb 2012

National Defense Service Ribbon, Feb 2007

Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Nov 2010 ­ Jun 2011

Dates

Feb 2007 ­ May 2007

May 2007 ­ July 2007

July 2007 ­ Aug 2007

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE), San Diego, California Aug 2007 ­ Aug 2007

Basic Loadmaster School, Little Rock, Arkansas

Aug 2007 ­ May 2008

Jun 2009 ­ Jul 2009

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