Todd Powell
Email: toddwpowell@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.powellportfolio.com
Cell: (587) 581-1854
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
I am a well-rounded software developer who has worked with major organizations such as Booz Allen Hamilton, NASA Headquarters,
Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. My passion is using my analytic and development skills to bring great ideas to life. Please view my
portfolio for samples of my work – www.powellportfolio.com.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS, TOOLS, AND TECHNOLOGIES:
Web:
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C#
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ASP .Net
· HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
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jQuery
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Dreamweaver
Mobile:
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iOS/iPhone/iPad
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XCode
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Objective C
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Android
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Java
General:
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Multimedia:
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Flash CS3/5.5
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ActionScript 3 / ActionScript 2
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Adobe Premiere
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Adobe Encore
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Fireworks
Back End:
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MySQL
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PHP
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SmartFoxServer Pro
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SmartFoxServer 2x
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Unix
APIs:
XML
JSON
MS Access
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Facebook API
Google Maps API
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Lynda.com Training Courses
· C# Essential Training
· ASP.NET Essential Training
· Visual Studio 2012 Essential Training
· jQuery Essential Training
· Foundations of Programming: Object-Oriented Design
· Foundations of Programming: Test-Driven Development
· Foundations of Programming: Refactoring Code
· Agile Project Management
C# .Net Projects
· Developed C# ASP.Net website to manage on call support incidents
· Features: MySQL, CSS3, Master Pages, Data Grid, highly-customizable SQL queries built in Code-Behind, pages to add and
update incidents, user log-in, add/update access restricted by user access level
Additional Courses
· Introduction to Simulation and Game Design class - Central Piedmont Community College, USA, 2007
· 5-Day Android Development Boot Camp - Marakana, Inc, New York City, USA, 2010
EXPERIENCE DETAILS
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Associate
9/2012 to 8/2013
McLean, VA
MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Key Technologies – iPhone/iPad, Android, XCode, Eclipse, Objective C, Java, HTML, HTML5, PHP, MySQL
Pediatric Heart Network
· Supported a complex system that de-identifies DICOM image studies for clinical trials.
· Updated and enhanced Java-based software that currently supports 15 clinical sites, projected to support at least 52.
· Added new screens, file processing, and XML status report.
· Resolved issues for clinical sites, such as missing image studies.
Subject matter expert for mobile applications projects
· Prepare contract proposals used to generate new revenue streams.
· Developed an iOS video player app as part of a suite of products that will enable users to telecommute more productively
and efficiently.
· Configured new server and evaluated secure code-scanning software, which will ensure the creation of applications with
minimal security vulnerabilities.
· Evaluated mobile cross-platform development solutions to facilitate rapid and efficient application development.
Innovative Technologies, Inc at NASA Headquarters
9/2010 to 9/2012
Washington, DC
Mobile Applications and Interactive Multimedia Developer
Key Technologies – iPhone/iPad, Android, XCode, Java, Eclipse, Flash CS5, ActionScript 3, PHP, XML, MySQL, SmartFoxServer Pro, Facebook API, Google Maps API
Informed the public of NASA’s current events, milestones, and achievements through informative and engaging interactive web
and smartphone applications
· Sole developer of NASA’s first multi-user Facebook trivia game, “Space Race Blast Off”, opening up NASA's history and research to a wide new audience of people accustomed to using social media. Over 700 badges to collect. Over 13,000 users
and 2800 “likes” in the first week of release.
http://mashable.com/2012/01/31/nasa-launches-facebook-game-to-test-space-program-knowledge/
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Created timely mission-related content and interactive multimedia features, helping to inform and inspire the public.
Developed “NASA Television” iPhone/iPad app, making NASA’s video content more easily-accessible to people on the go.
Over 50,000 downloads in first 10 weeks. - http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/tv_app.html.
Developed “NASA Spinoff”, the first official Android app from NASA, which highlights NASA’s technology spinoffs. This app
raised public awareness of the many contributions of NASA and the importance to support its continued funding.
http://blogs.nasa.gov/cm/blog/nasadotgov/posts/post_1295380231699.html.
Wells Fargo
2006 to 8/2010
Charlotte, NC
Senior Applications Developer
Key Technologies - COBOL, JCL, CA7, Unix, EasyTrieve, FileAid, ChangeMan, Network Data Mover, Ab Initio, MS Access
Supported an enterprise-level data hub that routed over 1,500 files to downstream clients
· Wrote COBOL, JCL, and CA7 job scheduling to receive, process, and deliver critical files to clients on time.
· Coordinated deliverables with upstream and downstream clients in order to assure timely delivery of data.
· Proactively automated and streamlined processes to decrease system downtime and increase performance, thereby assuring timely delivery of data to clients.
· Managed implementation process for Extraction Management team of 9 developers and assured that changes met and exceeded Software Development Lifecycle standards.
· Provided on-call support to ensure quality data was delivered by critical deadlines.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Senior Applications Developer
Key Technologies - COBOL, JCL, CA7, DB2, EasyTrieve, FileAid, Endevor, Network Data Mover
Provided mainframe analysis, design, and development
· Wrote and installed 7 application test cycles to streamline development process.
2003 to 2006
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Improved efficiency by automating repetitive maintenance tasks, increasing overall system performance.
Analyzed and updated applications so they complied with Disaster Recovery mandates.
Bank of America
Charlotte, NC
Programmer/Analyst
Key Technologies - COBOL, JCL, CA7, DB2, EasyTrieve, FileAid, ChangeMan, Network Data Mover
Enhanced and supported two large-scale credit reporting systems
· Developed programs to generate reports used by the Board of Directors to make financial policy decisions.
· Integrated credit reporting applications in support of three major bank conversion projects.
· Provided system analysis and testing for disaster recovery certification.
· Developed an Access database application to track system performance and streamline processes.
1996 to 2002
FREELANCE
"Yuri's Night" Organization
12/2009 to 2/2010
Developer
Key Technologies - XCode, Objective C, XML
Developed the official iOS social networking app for the annual global “Yuri’s Night” celebration, in honor of Yuri Gagarin, the first
human in space.
Connected thousands of users to events and updates. http://yurisnight.intrinsiclabs.com/.
NASA
10/2009 to 8/2010
Developer
Key Technologies - XCode, Objective C, XML
Worked in conjunction with NASA Headquarters as sole developer of prototype iPhone version of NASA.gov website allowing users to remotely connect to content.
NASA Headquarters and Goddard Space Flight Center
10/2008, 12/2008, 6/2009
Flash Consultant
Key Technologies - Flash CS3 and ActionScript 3.0
Solved Flash and ActionScript problems for inexperienced developers, allowing them to meet deadlines and deliver quality interactive features on time.
Ashbury International Group Inc
6/2009
Developer
Key Technologies – Flash CS3, ActionScript 3.0, XML
Created object-oriented, dynamic-content slideshow with customized transition, allowing client to quickly and easily change content by simply changing images in folder.
Cipher Systems, LLC
Developer
Key Technologies – Flash CS3, ActionScript 3.0, PHP, SQL, XML
Created database-driven slideshow, allowing client to deliver dynamic news content
2/2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
1996
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Political Science
Concord University, Athens, WV
1992
COURSES
Introduction to Simulation and Game Design class
Central Piedmont Community College
5-Day Android Development Boot Camp
Marakana, Inc, New York City
2007
6/2010