Todd_Paulk_DevOps_resume_revised
- 1. TODD A PAULK Oakland, CA – 94607 – 510.703.3321 – toddalanpaulk@gmail.com IT PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ~ IT MANAGEMENT ~ PROJECT MANAGEMENT Technology Proficiencies Version Control/Source Management: Bazaar (BZR) Operating Systems: Linux (CentOS , RedHat, Ubuntu), Unix (Solaris) Languages: C, C++, Python, Perl, Ruby Scripting: C Shell (csh), Bash Shell Web: PHP, HTML, AJAX, JSON, CSS, Javascript, SQL Benchmarks & Accomplishments ● 14 years experience developing software on Linux Operating systems ● Experienced and accomplished software engineer with expertise in design and analysis across all aspects of SDLC including requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept, design, interface implementation, testing and maintenance ● Skilled troubleshooter with ability to identify, isolate and resolve technical issues ● Designed and built automated processes to run on Linux Operating systems ● Installed, configured, compiled and tested software applications on Linux Operating Systems ● Assisted in Linux system administration, optimization and troubleshooting ● Strong knowledge of OWASP secure coding practices & Agile methodologies ● Proficient in building and strengthening relationships across all operational functions to drive cohesive and strategic initiatives and meet company requirements ● Proven ability to successfully plan, coordinate, facilitate and direct projects from inception to successful completion ● Collaborated with Research Analysts for the Market Research industry to evaluate data collection performance, cost analysis, custom study reporting, and questionnaire design, then developed processes for automation ● Developed Enterprise software to be utilized in Market Research, Data Collection, and Data Analysis ● Directed research projects from concept to completion, including initial questionnaire design, sample management, quality control, quota management, and data reporting
- 2. TODD A PAULK Oakland, CA – 94607 – 510.703.3321 – toddalanpaulk@gmail.com IT PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ~ IT MANAGEMENT ~ PROJECT MANAGEMENT Work Experience RESEARCHED DEVOPS TECHNOLOGY 2015 - 2016 STUDIED CONFIGURATION AND INTEGRATION TOOLS INCLUDING ANSIBLE PLAYBOOKS, CHEF RECIPES, PUPPET AND DOCKER CONTAINERS. HAVE A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF USAGE AND BENEFIT OF THESE TOOLS AND AM LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH THEM. SURVOX ∙ San Francisco, CA 2004 - 2014 SOFTWARE ENGINEER ● Designed, developed and tested custom applications for clients using Perl, Python, csh and bash shell scripts. ● Created processes for the initialization and testing of features for Asterisk-based dialing system using Python, Perl and Linux shell scripts ● Compiled and installed numerous large scale proprietary software applications using custom makefile systems and Linux shell scripts ● Assisted in Linux system administration and utilized VMware ● Downloaded, installed and configured regular updates for Apache, Perl and Java libraries on Linux ● Maintained, enhanced, and tested proprietary core software products using C/C++ ● Documented and provided step-by-step procedures for key features and software applications ● Developed automated reporting processes by writing Perl, Csh and Bash scripts then scheduling and using Linux Crontab and sendmail to deliver ● Developed real time charts, graphs, dynamic dashboards and other custom reports and reporting tools using Perl and Javascript ● Liaised with company software support staff, service bureau, and customers to resolve complex technical issues. ● Primary member of development team responsible for integrating Survox software products within a single, secure, and user-friendly enterprise Web Application
- 3. TODD A PAULK Oakland, CA – 94607 – 510.703.3321 – toddalanpaulk@gmail.com IT PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ~ IT MANAGEMENT ~ PROJECT MANAGEMENT ● Designed, developed and debugged a range of critical software products including Survox Quota Management and Sample Management tools ● Developed an internal software product enabling Survox to accurately monitor and allocate software usage per client and improve billing procedure ● Coordinated with team of technical professionals to manage key aspects of software web applications, including sample management, quota management, and data reporting tools ● Proactively participated in collaborative work environment defined by Scrum Methodology guidelines ● Evaluated data and utilized findings to design, develop and implement reporting systems for individual interviewer performance and costing analysis using C and Perl scripts ● Mentored, coached and led team members in programming methodologies and technology best practice ● Collaborated with Research Analysts and other professionals to write scripted programs to assist in their work efforts RESEARCH DATA DESIGN ∙ Portland, OR 2001 - 2004 DATA ANALYST, MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST ● Responsible for administering Survox software for Unix/Linux systems, managing research projects, and developing automated reporting processes using csh and bash shell to run custom Survox scripts ● Instructed, trained and mentored programmer team utilizing SPSS, Survox Mentor, and Survent programming languages ● Participated in interview process, consulted in regards to applicants and new hires, and provided recruitment recommendations ● Created and presented weekly company revenue reports, delivering results to company-wide audience ● Partnered with clients to build strong relationships and awareness of customers changing requirements THE GALLUP ORGANIZATION ∙ Lincoln, NE 1993 - 2000 DATA ANALYST, RESEARCH ANALYST, MARKETING SPECIALIST ● Served as professional interviewer, conducting telephone interviews with respondents to surveys and managing quotas for tracking studies ● Analyzed and coded responses; utilized software to analyze data; beta tested text analytics packages including Ascribe ● Worked with Research Analysts and created scripted programs to improve ability to analyze and drill down data sets
- 4. TODD A PAULK Oakland, CA – 94607 – 510.703.3321 – toddalanpaulk@gmail.com IT PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ~ IT MANAGEMENT ~ PROJECT MANAGEMENT Education University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN JOURNALISM – MAJOR IN ADVERTISING, MINORS IN ENGLISH, PSYCHOLOGY & HISTORY Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Two Years Graduate Study – Computer Science Community Leadership Historian Fire Marshall Hospital and Senior Care volunteer work 2015 - 2016