JonScot Robert Atwood
6529 Asbury Lane NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 621-9510

atwood@onlinefoundations.com

Qualifications

• Skills: Requirements gathering, Software Project Management, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Enterprise level Application Integration, software & systems engineering, computer operations/architecture, language theory, networked systems, Objected Oriented Analysis & design, database design, and Quality assurance and Reliability.
• Development languages/tools used include Java, Perl, HTML, Visual Basic, JavaScript, C/C++, JSP, PHP, Rational Rose, and several different integrated development environments.
• Development concepts include over 6 years of systems analysis experience, experience integrating Java with several backend systems, server side and CGI scripts, direct web to database interactions, and analysis and design of a applications the integrate with one or more legacy systems and applications.
• Operating Systems: Direct development on Solaris, HPUX, AIX, Linux, MS Windows, integration experience with UNIX, as/400, and proprietary systems.
• Masters Level Course work in operating systems design, digital design, real time systems design, data communication protocols, and socket level development experience for Java client/server applications.
• Other Training: CORBA and distributed computing, XML, Project Management, Formal code inspections (FAGAN), requirements gathering, CMM and six sigma, and SQL (db2 and Oracle)

Work Experience

McLeodUSA

Jan 2000 - present

Systems Analyst II in IS Client/server development

Summary: Analyzed and designed Enterprise level applications utilizing the latest integration architectures and technologies. Mentored other System Analysts and Developers. Lead developer on Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system

• McLeodUSA has given me the opportunity to work with several cutting edge technologies. I have had the opportunity to analyze and develop client and web based applications that interface to McLeodUSA's legacy data and applications using XML, CORBA, and SQL technologies. I have also had the opportunity to migrate some exiting legacy application to the web. Through my past experience I have been able to provide McLeodUSA with improved processes in the areas of systems analysis, development, and quality assurance. Recently, I have had to opportunity to be the lead developer McLeodUSA's interactive voice respose system.
• I also participated as a lead configurator for 1 full Siebel (CRM) implimentation and part of a second.

Online Foundations

August 1996- Present

Online Foundations in a web design and consulting company which I founded in 1996. I have gained many valuable experiences while running this company. Some of these experiences include:

• managing multiple projects and commitments from multiple clients,
• continuously expanding my web development knowledge to include the latest tools and technologies,
• learning how to consistently exceed my clients expectations in quality and time to completion,
• and working with web and internet technologies.

Motorola

Jan 1995-Jan 2000

Software Engineer

Worldwide Software Verification and Validation, Cellular Infrastructure Group
Arlington Heights, IL and Ft. Worth, TX

Summary: Lead cross functional teams to develop test automation software and processes. Performed Analysis and Design of automation tools. Lead project manager for projects spanning multiple teams and locations. Team lead on several quality and process improvement teams.

• The large portion of my experience has been from Motorola. Motorola provided me with many valuable experiences. Of these experiences I would say that the most beneficial has been my exposure to software development practices of a large company. I was fortunate to be involved in many software development process improvement activities. These activities ranged from software CMM, to six-sigma quality assurance, to total customer satisfaction activities. I had the opportunity to work with several of Motorola's managers and leaders and in developing improved software testing processes. I also had the opportunity to be the primary advocate and coordinator of the testing automation activities. I was able to use the Intranet at Motorola to improve the quality and effectiveness of these activities. Below I have summarized some of the highlights of the various positions that I held while I was at Motorola.
• Software System Verification and Validation - This involved system level testing of analog & CDMA cellular software, including feature testing, reliability/stability testing, and requirements review. Through this activity I have obtained experience in both domestic and international infrastructures and protocols. I also participated in software deployment activities for several of Motorola's customers.
• Worldwide System Test Automation Coordinator - This involved the coordination, installation, and training for several automated testing tools. I also was an active participant and driver in the development of worldwide policies and practices as related to automation and Software System Test. My responsibilities included direct project management and systems analysis/design with regards to several automation tool development efforts.
• Worldwide System Test Liaison - This involved acting as a liaison between all Software System Test facilities and also between Software System Test and the various tools groups. I had the opportunity to be the team leader for several Total Customer Satisfaction teams with a primary goal of decreasing cycle time through reuse and communication enhancements using CMM and SEI methodologies.
• Software Project Management - I was the primary project manager for automated test tool development involved in the test planning for two major system software cycles.
• I was involved in the development of many web based tools for use by testing organizations in Motorola. Many of these tools integrated with proprietary systems as well as UNIX databases and applications.

Professional references available upon request.

Education

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