My Resume
Devon Biere
Location: Olathe, KS
Email: contact@devonbiere.com
Objective
To solve tough business problems by delivering outstanding software as part of a world-class team.
Summary of Qualifications
- Compelling combination of technical skills, business acumen, and a strong work ethic
- Over 10 years of experience in software development and analysis
- Track record of innovation (R&D, product development, 28 patents filed)
- Track record of delivery (enterprise IT projects, system integration, end-to-end web applications)
- Capacity to thrive in fast-paced, demanding environments
Primary Skills
- Programming Languages: Java (Sun-Certified Programmer), PHP, Perl, Shell, SQL
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, Servlets, Struts, Apache, Tomcat
- Integration: EAI, XML, BPM, Savvion, Web Services
- Database: Oracle, Teradata, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access
- Business Intelligence: ETL, Ab Initio, Customer Analytics, Data Warehousing
- Analysis and Design: Requirements Analysis, Application Design, Technical Writing
Professional Experience
Product Manager - Customer Sensing Platform
Sprint - Product Development
Overland Park, KS
April 2008 - Present
Responsible for the strategy, architecture, requirements, development, and support of the Customer Sensing Platform, a high-performance analytics engine and multi-terabyte data warehouse.
Primary tech skills used: Oracle, Teradata, SQL, Ab Initio, Java, Data Warehousing, Reporting
* Processing and analyzing over 20 billion records/month using Ab Initio and loading the results into a data warehouse to support advertising, segmentation, and reporting.
* Successfully balancing both business responsibilities (strategy, requirements, product plan, executive presentations, etc.) and technical duties (development, reporting, support, etc.).
System Integrator
Sprint - Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
Overland Park, KS
September 2006 - April 2008
Member of the EAI Design Team. Responsible for interface specification and technical design of EAI components.
Primary tech skills used: Oracle, SQL, Java, JSP, XML, Web Services
* Served as EAI design lead for several enterprise billing integration projects.
* Demonstrated versatility and resilience by regularly working multiple projects across 2 or 3 concurrent releases while supporting production issues and frequent ad hoc requests.
* Acted as mentor to onshore and offshore EAI analysts.
Technology Development Strategist
Sprint - IT Research & Innovation
Overland Park, KS
October 2004 - September 2006
Member of the Applied Research - Products & Services Team. Responsible for designing, building, and testing prototypes of new product offerings. Primary focus areas included J2ME applications, web applications, Business Process Management (BPM), and server-side integration.
Primary tech skills used: Java, JSP, J2ME, Struts, XML, Savvion, MySQL, Oracle, SQL, HTML, CSS
* Helped drive the commercial launch of the Sprint Mobile Media Network, the first mobile advertising system deployed by a major U.S. carrier.
* Served as a development lead for the industry-leading behavioral targeting and analytics engine used by Sprint’s mobile advertising platform, which went from concept to production in less than 9 months. Received two “Sprint Values Excellence” awards for this work.
* Developed several Java-based mobile prototypes, including a device self-service/self-activation tool, a mobile coupon organizer, and a remote security system monitoring application.
Software Engineer IV
Sprint - Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
Overland Park, KS
October 2001 - October 2004
Designed, programmed, tested, and supported software components for Enterprise Integration, a critical data/message broker for the Sprint enterprise.
Primary tech skills used: Java, JSP, Struts, PHP, MySQL, Oracle, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
* Demonstrated exceptional flexibility by performing a wide variety of job functions as needed, including programming, database design, intranet development, server administration, requirements analysis, application design, test support, and business/financial analysis.
* Acted as lead EAI Requirements Analyst for Sprint’s “Single View of Customer” Target State Architecture project.
* Primary developer and administrator of EAI’s intranet site. Transformed the site from static pages to a rich set of data-driven web applications, including software build/deployment reports, a component metadata repository, staff/resource management tools, and change request workflow automation.
Webmaster - Official 98 Degrees Website
98 Degrees Music, Inc.
Telecommuted from Nashville, TN
January 2001 - October 2001
Responsible for the official website of the popular music group, 98 Degrees. Tasks included end-to-end programming, database development, graphic design, video editing, content creation, and server administration. Acted as webmaster since 1998 as independent contractor, transitioning temporarily to full-time status during 2001. Note that the website (98degrees.com) is currently dormant.
Primary tech skills used: PHP, MySQL, Apache, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
* Conceived and implemented many innovative features that were rare or unique among recording artist websites at the time. Examples: online fan club, fan-submitted photo gallery, road reports, message boards, eCards, and numerous personalization elements. This early focus on user-generated content helped to drive traffic and increase fan loyalty.
* Served 3.5 million dynamic pageviews/month at peak.
Software Engineer
XOR, Inc.
Nashville, TN
March 2000 - January 2001
Created J2EE-based web solutions using EJBs, servlets, and JSPs for clients in the fields of health care, reinsurance, and digital media.
Primary tech skills used: Java, JSP, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Tomcat, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
Health Systems Analyst/Programmer
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
April 1999 - February 2000
Designed and built intranet sites to support Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Eskind Biomedical Library using PHP, MySQL, and other technologies. Primary duties included web programming (server-side and client-side), database design, and information architecture.
Primary tech skills used: PHP, MySQL, Apache, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
Managed Care Information Specialist
Vanderbilt Health Services
Nashville, TN
October 1997 - April 1999
Designed and built intranet sites for Vanderbilt Health Services. Developed and maintained the Managed Care Information Station (MCIS), a website used by Vanderbilt University Medical Center clinicians and support staff to navigate Vanderbilt’s complex set of insurance contracts.
Primary tech skills used: PHP, MySQL, MS Access, Apache, HTML, CSS
Education
Aspen University
Denver, CO (Online Bachelor Completion Program)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Expected Graduation: 2011)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Music Education (Unfinished - Completed 170 quarter-based credit hours)
Websites
Devon Biere’s Personal Blog
http://www.devonbiere.com/
Haikuvies - Fun Mix of Haiku and Movies (featured on Kottke, Thrillist, Metafilter, etc.)
http://www.haikuvies.com/