Patrick Santora
patweb99
at gmail dot com
Solutions-oriented
Application Engineer with broad
experience designing, developing, configuring, and implementing robust internal
and client solutions.
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Expertise in developing, integrating and
supporting dynamic Web solutions using Flash, ColdFusion MX, ASP.NET, Java and
SQL.
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Expertise in configuring, implementing,
and supporting many server configurations (ColdFusion MX Enterprise Server
(multi-instance), JRun 4) for client and internal purposes onsite and offsite
(co-location facility)
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Expertise in configuring Microsoft SQL
Server and MySQL server environments.
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Expertise in creating and deploying
detailed documentation on a technical and non-technical level for user base
acceptance.
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Strong understanding of application
design models/patterns, object oriented modeling (MVC Model View Controller)
as well as development life cycles (code versioning control (Development,
Staging/User Acceptance Testing, Production)).
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Quick learner of IT industry trade.
Including server and web architecture models.
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Self-motivated to improve solutions and
approaches while providing the best and most efficient solution.
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Strong communications skills with success developing and maintaining
strong relationships with key clients and team members. Able to communicate technical solutions to
users and executives at all levels of technical proficiency.
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Provide advice and support on many
mailing lists such as, but not limited to
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Platforms: |
Windows
XP/NT/98/95/3.x, Windows 2000/2003 Server, DOS, Novell SUSE 10 SP1, IIS
3.0-6.0, Apache Webserver, Tomcat Webserver, Merak Mail Server, Exchange Mail
Server, Veritas Backup, Windows Backup, UPS Terminal, UPS Webservice API, FedEx
Server, FedEx Webservice API, Airborne Webservice, VMWare |
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Development: |
Flash,
ColdFusion (3.xMX 8 Standard and Enterprise (multi-instance)), HTML, DHTML, Mach-II,
Fusebox, ColdSpring, Transfer, ASP & ASP.NET, JavaScript, Java, VBScript,
Visual Basic, XML, MS SQL Server (7.02000), MySQL, dBase, Microsoft Access, Flash,
Flex, Struts, Hibernate, XDoclets, Log4J, Spry, JSON |
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Tools: |
Microsoft
Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio, Project),
ColdFusion Studio 5, DreamWeaver 8, Fireworks, Flash (4.08), Microsoft
Visual Web Developer 2005, Photoshop, Visual InterDev, SQL Enterprise
Manager, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Netmeeting, Eclipse, CFEclipse, IBM
Websphere Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, MVC Methodology, WinCVS, SVN, WinVNC, CVSNT,
Luntbuild, ANT, Remote Desktop |
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Senior Software Engineer, Apex
(Planitax http://www.planitax.com) Sept 2007 July 2008
Recruited
to enhance/continue development of core Tax Manager application. Tax Manager application is a metadata driven
suite that is used within fortune 100 and 500 club companies to assist with Tax
provisions etc.
Key Achievements:
Programmed within a
Decoupled Tax Manager Mach-II filter
and listener dependencies to allow the application to become more UI flexible
for possible use with Flex and or other frameworks.
Built Dynamic Bean (http://dynamicbean.riaforge.com) to
help streamline bean development within core application
Key developer on varScoper project http://varscoper.riaforge.com
Re-architected logging (Log4J) use to
allow logfile/console debugging to show dynamically created SQL queries to be
more readable to the developer for troubleshooting purposes
Implement design patterns (services,
facades, beans, DAO/Gateways, etc) to help enhance the
Implement and Enhanced cfcUnit unit
testing framework to be more flexible within the Tax Manager application
framework
Lead backend initiative to re-architect
the core data access service of the Tax Manager application to enhance overall
editable feature capabilities
Worked on application
modifications/bugs listed within company bug tracking system (JIRA)
Worked on merging/retrofitting code
bases from different CVS branches
Reported to lead application
developers, Project Managers and Team leaders.
Team Leader, Systems Architect,
Automation Specialist, Admail West April 2007 Sept 2007
Recruited
to architect new solutions with the IT Director to help streamline the company
business. Created and managed development teams and projects for current and
new business application initiatives.
Key Achievements:
Mapped out on
Maintained
Worked with 3rd party
vendors to incorporate new applications solutions (PrintStream, Satori, etc)
Lead installation of PrintStream
Fulfillment solution (
Worked with Systems Administrators and
developers to streamline overall development lifecycle (Development, Staging,
Production environment)
Lead incorporation of object oriented
programming style into development lifecycle
Lead incorporation of change management
style into development lifecycle
IT/Developer Consultant, CoreStaff March
2007 April 2007
Consulted
to work for companies needing temporary IT/Development assistance.
Key Achievements:
Assigned to CSBA to work on there
corporate intranet systems via
Lead Application Engineer /IT
Manager, The
Recruited
to help maintain the Information Technology department as well and maintain/build
new applications for company use.
Key Achievements:
Streamlined automated technical
application processes to help remove manual process to gather financial
information by using ColdFusion MX 7.
Implemented 10 virtual
Created Object related
Created reports using cfchart to
generate real time line, bar and pie charts.
Created templates for cfchart using
Create relational databases in SQL
Server and MySQL using Foreign Key Constraints, Indexes and Triggers.
Create efficient queries by the use of
views, joins and cross database table bindings.
Design web site user interface in
Photoshop for intranet applications.
Consolidated servers and applications to
streamline overall performance and maintainability.
Work with senior management and company
chairman to help satisfy company needs on a applications level.
Work with company retail fronts to ensure
connectivity to core applications is efficient and reliable.
Lead Application/Systems
Engineer, Deluxe Labs March 2000 March 2006
Recruited
to lead and develop asset management and warehousing solutions for
entertainment industry. Worked closely with users and clients across all
business arenas to gather requirements
Key Achievements:
Built many custom applications using
Designed
Work with key management and developer
members (in-house and 3rd party) to troubleshot issues including
server efficiency, site stability, customer relations and overall technical
approaches.
Configure and maintain all Development,
UAT and Production Servers for current and future solutions
Led migration of internal inventory
management applications from ASP to ColdFusion MX environment, as well as
leading comprehensive redesign of application flow, increasing solution
stability and performance as well as improving usability.
Spearheaded design, development,
implementation and support of many current online solutions including,
BVITV.com (ColdFusion, Flash, SQL Server), SPTI.com (Java, Struts, Oracle),
20thtv.com (ColdFusion MX, SQL Server).
All sites were developed to support a worldwide user base.
─ These
solutions contains the following:
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Technical Support - 24x7
troubleshooting support for applications and Servers
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Technical Support - Full Email
Capabilities via Merak Mail Server
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Technical Support - Front end Web Tear
Server Support
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Technical Support - Back end SQL Tear
Server Support
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Web Site Functionality - Full
Administrative Section and Search Capabilities
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Web Site Functionality - Robust Click
Through Navigation
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Web Site Functionality - Flash
Navigation Interfaces
Built object based solution (CFCs) in
ColdFusion MX for shipping purposes for UPS, FedEx, Courier and Airborne.
─ This
solution contains the following:
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Technical Support - Communicating
directly to FedEx vendor for FedEx Server placement and maintenance support
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Technical Support - Configuring middle
tear ColdFusion MX server solution to communicate with custom websites and
FedEx Server
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Web Site Functionality - Full
ColdFusion MX CFC incorporation (OO Model)
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Web Site Functionality - Completely
accessible via Web Services for multi-application use
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Web Site Functionality - Completely
drag and drop code for fully robust solution deployment
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Web Site Functionality - XML and file
base driven
Maintain current ASP asset management
solutions for multiple clients.
─ These
solutions contain the following:
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Technical Support - Install custom
application servers to house ASP solutions from previous vendors to use
in-house as well as migrate solutions to new production server environments.
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Web Site Functionality - Full
Administrative Section and Search Capabilities
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Web Site Functionality - Use Server
Component Technology to communicate to their associated databases
Internet Application Developer, First
Union Small Business Capital 1997
2000
Led design, development,
implementation and support of new user-focused Web solutions, including online
reporting solutions, corporate Web presence, administration tools, and
database-driven applications.
Key Achievements:
Successfully reengineered corporate solution
as well as providing ongoing updates, proactively identifying and implementing
new features to continually improve functionality.
─ This
solution contains the following:
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Web Site Functionality - Full
Administrative Section and Search Capabilities
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Web Site Functionality - Designed new
look and feel for solution
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Web Site Functionality - Robust Click
Through Navigation
Implemented dynamic generation of
up-to-date corporate stock information onto corporate homepage.
Authored and maintained numerous
administrative tools, enabling maintenance of Web solution content by business
users at all skill levels.
Implemented database to enable accurate
and efficient management of contact information for international user base.
Drove comprehensive redesign of HR
Intranet solution to increase usability and functionality, increasing solution
popularity from 6th most trafficked solution to 2nd most
used solution company-wide.
Coordinated upgrade of corporate
Internet solution, working closely with Internet team to implement key
usability upgrades.
EDUCATION:
High
School Graduate El