WAYNE DAWSON - Software Engineer "I don't make it look pretty, I make it work." 803-550-0705 ![]() | ||
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With an MS in Electrical Engineering and hence a thorough understanding of computers from the ground up, I have worked at many levels of software development over my three decades of professional computer experience. I also have some experience in project management, and good communication skills. | ||
HIGHLIGHTS | ||
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY | ||
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina (May 2019 - present) Sr. Applications Development Systems Analyst Work as an employee of Trident Solutions on premises of and in support of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Develop monitoring software using Splunk, Opsview, AppDynamics, and HP BSM to monitor hardware and software systems throughout the company. Involves bash scripting and Perl and Python. | ||
ECPI University (Aug 2015 - present) EET and CIS Adjunct Teach day and evening courses in Electronics Engineering Technology and Computer Information Systems. Courses include: EET: Digital Systems I and II, Electric Circuits I and II, Semiconductor Devices, Electronic Systems Applications, Industrial Applications CIS: Object Oriented Programming with C++, Software Logic and Design, Intermediate Database, Web Interface Design (HTML/CSS), Web Client Scripting (Javascript), Programming I (C), Cloud Computing Concepts, Computer Applications, Introduction to Operating Systems, Object Oriented Programming I and II (Java) | ||
Horizen (Aug 2017 - Apr 2018) Senior Programmer (Core Team) Involved with multiple aspects of the Horizen system, including hardware wallet integration, Secure Node deployment testing, code review, and new technology research. No longer working on core team, but still involved with Horizen, mining and running secure nodes. | ||
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (Mar 2004 - present) Web Application Developer Largest project involves developing and running the software platform and servers for c-gold.com and c-coin.com, two services of Commerce Gold. These are both LAMP projects involving fully custom software design and coding, security/anti-hacker measures, and selection, setup and maintenance/administration of two dedicated servers. Other projects involved developing a C# .NET application for significantly less than the client had been paying a large custom software house. | ||
BONSAI SOFTWARE (Jan 2003 - Dec 2003) Database and Web Application Developer For an offshore services provider, designed a complex PostgreSQL database running under Apache/Linux. Utilized the following features of PostgreSQL: PL/pgSQL functions, triggers, views, inheritance. Also developed an online sales site that involved PHP scripting to retrieve JavaScript code and dynamically modify it before presenting it to the user's browser. | ||
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (Jan 2002 - Dec 2002) Web/Database Programmer Developed various websites. Performed my own marketing and client interfacing, as well as PHP and HTML/JavaScript development. Hired subcontractor for graphics work. | ||
FOLDERSAFE, INC. (Jun 2001 - Dec 2001) Head of Software Development Worked as a contractor, developing encryption software under Windows using Visual C++. Software required a database to track status of encrypted files. The software runs under Windows 95, 98, 2000 and ME, and is integrated with the Windows shell. Supervised staff in development of project design documents and GUI code. | ||
BONSAI SOFTWARE (Feb 2001 - May 2001) Web/Database Programmer Worked as a sole proprietor, developing software for a client in Dominica. Wrote all functional code for v1.0 of a gold based online payment system called 3PPay. Used HTML, Javascript, PHP, and PostgreSQL, running Apache webserver under Linux. Performed all necessary work including software design and coding, and setting up of network for development/testing. Received bonus from client for delivering software in a timely manner. | ||
GOLD & SILVER RESERVE (Apr 2000 - Jan 2001) Web/Database Programmer Worked as a subcontractor. Developed software under WindowsNT for IIS and SQL Server, including SQL stored procedures, and ATL/COM. Software was for G&SR's OmniPay service, which exchanges between e-gold and USD, as well as other currencies. | ||
THE HIPAGE COMPANY (Jun 1997 - Mar 2000) Systems Programmer Developed software under UniVerse DBMS (running under AIX on RS6000), including database manipulation and report programs, Electronic Data Interchange and other communication software. Also served as Webmaster, making previously written HTML and graphics more efficient and faster to download. | ||
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Sep 1997 - Mar 2000) Assistant Professor Developed and taught basic to advanced courses, including object oriented programming (C++), introductory and intermediate computer programming (C/C++), web page development (HTML and Javascript), and Using Windows and Microsoft Office. | ||
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES (Feb 1995 - Aug 1997) District Leader Worked as sales representative and manager to develop people and leadership skills, focusing on understanding and meeting clients' needs, and recognizing and developing skills in others. Sold life insurance, property and casualty insurance, mutual funds and debt consolidation loans. | ||
NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER (Feb 1990 - Jan 1995) Lead Electronic Engineer Lead for Digital Audio Special Sounds Subsystem. Worked closely with two contractors (a computer programmer and computer hardware assembler), procured parts and equipment and coordinated documentation efforts. Also served as software maintenance expert for Weapon Launch System Operator Trainer (WLSOT). Examined Ada code, learned system, made software changes when needed by training sites.
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UTILITY TRANSLATION SERVICES, INC. (May 1987 - Aug 1988) Associate Software Engineer Designed and coded programs for the power industry, including mathematical graphing routine, interrupt driven communication port driver, software to communicate with eight different recorder devices and an unsupervised automatic file transfer system.
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MANPOWER/WALTER KIDDE (Summer 1986) Electronics Inspector Conducted 100% test and inspection of Gemini Fire Alarm & Suppression Control Systems. Doubled quantity of systems tested to twenty per day. | ||
NORTHERN TELECOM (Summer 1985) Student Engineer Responsible for the installation and modification of DMS-100 telephone switching equipment in Reliability Test Module. Analyzed test results and recommended actions to improve equipment. Wrote memos recommending that an open relay be replaced with a hermetically sealed relay to reduce unsatisfactory failure rate. | ||
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (Oct 1983 - Apr 1987) Computer Operator Responsible for ensuring continued operation of SageIV Microcomputers and Data General MV/8000 for students' use in completing lab assignments. | ||
EDUCATION | ||
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