KIMBERLY S. GIBBS
7468 Mount Sherman Road (720) 227-0124
Longmont, CO 80503
kimberly_gibbs@yahoo.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlygibbs
SUMMARY: I am a software professional offering a broad technical
background emphasizing C/C++/UNIX/SQL, excellent organizational skills
and customer-service focus. I am seeking a challenging position
utilizing strong problem-solving skills in a collaborative
environment. I am interested in both contract and permanent positions
in the Boulder area.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Languages: C, C++ (STL containers, TPC/IP sockets, UNIX network
programming), Pro*C, jscript, XML/XSD/XSLT, UNIX shell scripting
(bash, sh, csh), PL/SQL, Transact-SQL, Java
Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP
Databases (RDBMS): SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle (PL/SQL), DB2, Tandem
Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, AIX, HP-UX), VxWorks RTOS, OS/390, Tandem,
OS/2, The Connection Machine
Software/Utilities: Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools, Mercury
Interactive (LoadRunner Certified Product Consultant , ProTune),
PeopleSoft (CRM, Financials), Rogue Wave (DB, Tools, Threads, Standard
C++ Library), Apache, WebLogic, UNIX tools (vi, sed, awk, make)
EXPERIENCE:
Sep 2006 – Nov 2008 Team Lead – RTFI/Software Developer, Wall Street
On Demand, Boulder, Colorado
· Promoted to Team Lead – RTFI after 1 year as Software Developer for
the Data Acquisition Group (DAG).
· Created a new data acquisition team to perform feed integration for
WSOD institutional products. Hired, trained and mentored developers.
Performed both technical lead and project management roles.
· Designed and implemented project solutions using Extract, Transform
and Load (ETL) ad-hoc tools, SQL Server, jscript, perl, and XML/XSLT
tools.
· Developed and emphasized standards, conventions and efficient
technical workflow processes.
· Performed complex analysis and problem resolution under tight
deadlines. Resolved production support issues.
· Gathered project requirements and created design specifications
through collaboration with internal technical teams and business-side
stakeholders. Projects emphasized robust meta-data and
cross-referencing. Provided project sizing estimates. Managed
multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Designed and implemented an XML schema to represent
financial-services data and improve efficiency of integrating new data
feeds. Worked to build consensus among other teams regarding schema
requirements. Worked directly with data providers to coordinate
data-feed integration and to facilitate use of the schema.
· Developed C++ code to enhance the ETL infrastructure for the Data
Acquisition Group.
· Evaluated, recommended and purchased 3rd-party software to support
the ETL process.
Aug 2004 – Jun 2006 Software Developer/Liaison, Department of Public
Safety, Lakewood, Colorado
(Contract and Regular – polygraph required)
· Developed software using T-SQL for CICJIS , a distributed software
system that provides real-time data sharing among five Colorado
criminal-justice agencies.
· As a CICJIS-central liaison, worked closely with client agencies and
team members to gather requirements, develop new functionality, and
coordinate inter-agency testing.
· Provided leadership to design new distributed software modules to
accommodate client-system upgrades.
· Worked closely with CICJIS client agencies to identify and resolve
system and data issues.
· Maintained C code handling TCP/IP socket communications. Analyzed
problems and provide code fixes.
Sep 2003 – May 2004 Senior Consultant, Advanced Testing Solutions
(ATS), Boulder, Colorado
· Provided automated testing and performance consulting services using
LoadRunner/ProTune applications.
· Developed test scripts in C, coordinated load test activities with
technical team, conducted load tests and provided application
performance-tuning analysis.
· Worked directly with clients to identify project scope, goals and
schedule.
· Prepared and delivered technical reports to clients.
· This position required a strong technical background with an
emphasis on web-based (Java and HTML) applications, including
high-level system architecture and databases (Oracle, Sybase).
· Delivered LoadRunner training courses and mentoring services. 100%
travel – domestic and international
Sep 2002 – May 2003 Software Developer, AT&T, Boulder, Colorado (Contract)
· Worked on a migration project to port a complex order-management
system from OS/2 to Solaris.
· Converted IBM's Open Class Library (OCL) to equivalent C++
standards-compliant classes on Solaris.
· Used the C++ Standard Library extensively, including the Standard
Template Library (STL).
· In cases where class emulation was not applicable, used STL
constructs to replace OCL code with equivalent functionality.
Performed extensive QA testing.
· Developed a test harness in C++ utilizing linked lists for automated
system testing.
· Prepared and delivered technical training emphasizing the Standard
C++ Library, STL and GNU debugger.
· Converted IBM REXX scripts into equivalent bash shell scripts.
Feb 2001 – Mar 2002 Consulting Engineer, Rogue Wave Software,
Boulder, Colorado
· Ported Rogue Wave (RW) C++ library tools (DB, Tools, Threads,
Standard C++ Library ) to unsupported platforms. Ported a complex
build system using shell scripts.
· Researched target OS/compiler features and modified C++ code
accordingly.
· Provided consulting services to clients regarding RW products.
· Designed, developed and presented training courses for RW products,
with emphasis on the database product. Course materials included C++
code examples and hands-on labs using RW products.
Oct 1998 - Oct 2000 Senior Software Developer/Tech Lead, CorrLogic,
Boulder, Colorado
· Developed C/Pro*C code using PL/SQL on multiple UNIX platforms.
· Performed full life-cycle development, including requirements
gathering, design, development and deployment. Worked directly with
customers to identify system requirements and resolve issues.
· Created database stored procedures and triggers (Oracle/Sybase).
Managed database schema changes.
Mar 1997 - Jul 1998 Senior Software Developer, Axent Technologies,
Salt Lake City, Utah
· Developed software for Axent's ESM product, a client/server-based
enterprise security assessment tool.
· Developed code in C on multiple UNIX platforms and NT emphasizing
client/server (TCP/IP sockets), UNIX system and network programming,
and system administration skills.
Dec 1992 - Oct 1996 Computer Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory,
Idaho Falls, Idaho
(Held DOE Class L security clearance)
· Implemented a robot Collision Detection System to prevent collisions
between an operator-controlled robot arm and surrounding structures.
Developed code in C on a real-time UNIX-based platform (VxWorks).
Gained extensive knowledge of serial communications, TCP/IP socket
programming, the VxWorks RTOS, and Force computers.
· Developed a Vision Inspection System in C to analyze and detect
breaches in nuclear fuel-element rods.
· Performed full life-cycle development of a Data Acquisition System
for the Fuel Cycle Facility control system. Developed code in C,
integrated hardware and software components in a distributed environment.
· Performed UNIX system administration duties.
Aug 1990 - Aug 92 Graduate Assistant/Instructor, Computer Science
Department, Tallahassee, FL
· Instructed several Computer Science courses including programming in
Pascal and FORTRAN. Held full classroom responsibility, including
course structuring, lecturing and assessing student performance.
· Received an Excellence in Teaching award.
EDUCATION:
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida M.S., Computer Science
(1992), 3.6 G.P.A.
Thesis Project: A Connection Machine Based Tool for Expert Network
Knowledge Refinement Using Reinforcement Learning. Exploited the
parallel processing capabilities of the Connection Machine to optimize
performance of expert networks. Presented research results at the 1992
Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida B.S., Business (1986)
7468 Mount Sherman Road (720) 227-0124
Longmont, CO 80503
kimberly_gibbs@yahoo.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlygibbs
SUMMARY: I am a software professional offering a broad technical
background emphasizing C/C++/UNIX/SQL, excellent organizational skills
and customer-service focus. I am seeking a challenging position
utilizing strong problem-solving skills in a collaborative
environment. I am interested in both contract and permanent positions
in the Boulder area.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Languages: C, C++ (STL containers, TPC/IP sockets, UNIX network
programming), Pro*C, jscript, XML/XSD/XSLT, UNIX shell scripting
(bash, sh, csh), PL/SQL, Transact-SQL, Java
Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP
Databases (RDBMS): SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle (PL/SQL), DB2, Tandem
Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, AIX, HP-UX), VxWorks RTOS, OS/390, Tandem,
OS/2, The Connection Machine
Software/Utilities: Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools, Mercury
Interactive (LoadRunner Certified Product Consultant , ProTune),
PeopleSoft (CRM, Financials), Rogue Wave (DB, Tools, Threads, Standard
C++ Library), Apache, WebLogic, UNIX tools (vi, sed, awk, make)
EXPERIENCE:
Sep 2006 – Nov 2008 Team Lead – RTFI/Software Developer, Wall Street
On Demand, Boulder, Colorado
· Promoted to Team Lead – RTFI after 1 year as Software Developer for
the Data Acquisition Group (DAG).
· Created a new data acquisition team to perform feed integration for
WSOD institutional products. Hired, trained and mentored developers.
Performed both technical lead and project management roles.
· Designed and implemented project solutions using Extract, Transform
and Load (ETL) ad-hoc tools, SQL Server, jscript, perl, and XML/XSLT
tools.
· Developed and emphasized standards, conventions and efficient
technical workflow processes.
· Performed complex analysis and problem resolution under tight
deadlines. Resolved production support issues.
· Gathered project requirements and created design specifications
through collaboration with internal technical teams and business-side
stakeholders. Projects emphasized robust meta-data and
cross-referencing. Provided project sizing estimates. Managed
multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Designed and implemented an XML schema to represent
financial-services data and improve efficiency of integrating new data
feeds. Worked to build consensus among other teams regarding schema
requirements. Worked directly with data providers to coordinate
data-feed integration and to facilitate use of the schema.
· Developed C++ code to enhance the ETL infrastructure for the Data
Acquisition Group.
· Evaluated, recommended and purchased 3rd-party software to support
the ETL process.
Aug 2004 – Jun 2006 Software Developer/Liaison, Department of Public
Safety, Lakewood, Colorado
(Contract and Regular – polygraph required)
· Developed software using T-SQL for CICJIS , a distributed software
system that provides real-time data sharing among five Colorado
criminal-justice agencies.
· As a CICJIS-central liaison, worked closely with client agencies and
team members to gather requirements, develop new functionality, and
coordinate inter-agency testing.
· Provided leadership to design new distributed software modules to
accommodate client-system upgrades.
· Worked closely with CICJIS client agencies to identify and resolve
system and data issues.
· Maintained C code handling TCP/IP socket communications. Analyzed
problems and provide code fixes.
Sep 2003 – May 2004 Senior Consultant, Advanced Testing Solutions
(ATS), Boulder, Colorado
· Provided automated testing and performance consulting services using
LoadRunner/ProTune applications.
· Developed test scripts in C, coordinated load test activities with
technical team, conducted load tests and provided application
performance-tuning analysis.
· Worked directly with clients to identify project scope, goals and
schedule.
· Prepared and delivered technical reports to clients.
· This position required a strong technical background with an
emphasis on web-based (Java and HTML) applications, including
high-level system architecture and databases (Oracle, Sybase).
· Delivered LoadRunner training courses and mentoring services. 100%
travel – domestic and international
Sep 2002 – May 2003 Software Developer, AT&T, Boulder, Colorado (Contract)
· Worked on a migration project to port a complex order-management
system from OS/2 to Solaris.
· Converted IBM's Open Class Library (OCL) to equivalent C++
standards-compliant classes on Solaris.
· Used the C++ Standard Library extensively, including the Standard
Template Library (STL).
· In cases where class emulation was not applicable, used STL
constructs to replace OCL code with equivalent functionality.
Performed extensive QA testing.
· Developed a test harness in C++ utilizing linked lists for automated
system testing.
· Prepared and delivered technical training emphasizing the Standard
C++ Library, STL and GNU debugger.
· Converted IBM REXX scripts into equivalent bash shell scripts.
Feb 2001 – Mar 2002 Consulting Engineer, Rogue Wave Software,
Boulder, Colorado
· Ported Rogue Wave (RW) C++ library tools (DB, Tools, Threads,
Standard C++ Library ) to unsupported platforms. Ported a complex
build system using shell scripts.
· Researched target OS/compiler features and modified C++ code
accordingly.
· Provided consulting services to clients regarding RW products.
· Designed, developed and presented training courses for RW products,
with emphasis on the database product. Course materials included C++
code examples and hands-on labs using RW products.
Oct 1998 - Oct 2000 Senior Software Developer/Tech Lead, CorrLogic,
Boulder, Colorado
· Developed C/Pro*C code using PL/SQL on multiple UNIX platforms.
· Performed full life-cycle development, including requirements
gathering, design, development and deployment. Worked directly with
customers to identify system requirements and resolve issues.
· Created database stored procedures and triggers (Oracle/Sybase).
Managed database schema changes.
Mar 1997 - Jul 1998 Senior Software Developer, Axent Technologies,
Salt Lake City, Utah
· Developed software for Axent's ESM product, a client/server-based
enterprise security assessment tool.
· Developed code in C on multiple UNIX platforms and NT emphasizing
client/server (TCP/IP sockets), UNIX system and network programming,
and system administration skills.
Dec 1992 - Oct 1996 Computer Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory,
Idaho Falls, Idaho
(Held DOE Class L security clearance)
· Implemented a robot Collision Detection System to prevent collisions
between an operator-controlled robot arm and surrounding structures.
Developed code in C on a real-time UNIX-based platform (VxWorks).
Gained extensive knowledge of serial communications, TCP/IP socket
programming, the VxWorks RTOS, and Force computers.
· Developed a Vision Inspection System in C to analyze and detect
breaches in nuclear fuel-element rods.
· Performed full life-cycle development of a Data Acquisition System
for the Fuel Cycle Facility control system. Developed code in C,
integrated hardware and software components in a distributed environment.
· Performed UNIX system administration duties.
Aug 1990 - Aug 92 Graduate Assistant/Instructor, Computer Science
Department, Tallahassee, FL
· Instructed several Computer Science courses including programming in
Pascal and FORTRAN. Held full classroom responsibility, including
course structuring, lecturing and assessing student performance.
· Received an Excellence in Teaching award.
EDUCATION:
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida M.S., Computer Science
(1992), 3.6 G.P.A.
Thesis Project: A Connection Machine Based Tool for Expert Network
Knowledge Refinement Using Reinforcement Learning. Exploited the
parallel processing capabilities of the Connection Machine to optimize
performance of expert networks. Presented research results at the 1992
Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida B.S., Business (1986)