Ernie Paschall

• Led a team of 25 employees in the successful execution of company-wide strategic initiatives. Oversaw all aspects of operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication across departments. Implemented process improvements that resulted in 45% increase in operational efficiency (Kubernetes, CI/CD).

• Spearheaded the launch of new products/services resulting in 250% increase in online revenue collection. Implemented employee recognition programs that increased morale by 50%. Oversaw the hiring process, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions based on qualifications and fit with company culture. Managed multiple projects simultaneously within established timelines. Maintained high standards of quality control to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Mentored and coached junior engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges and fostering their professional growth. Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs and align software development efforts accordingly. Managed resources effectively by allocating tasks based on individual strengths while considering project deadlines and priorities. Successfully delivered complex projects under tight deadlines by effectively managing resources, prioritizing tasks, resolving conflicts proactively. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product management, design, QA/QC to define project scope, prioritize tasks, and resolve any issues or roadblocks

• Designed and presented to 100 company leaders the new corporate web site and set of accompanying applications. Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and create technical specifications for software projects. Led a team of 12 software engineers in the design and development of a complex enterprise application, resulting in a 60% increase in efficiency. Implemented best practices for software development processes including version control systems (Git), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product managers, UX designers, quality assurance engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions within project timelines

• Identified cost-saving opportunities for clients through process optimization and efficiency improvements. Built strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to foster trust and collaboration. Developed customized solutions tailored specifically to the unique needs and requirements of each client. Designed innovative solutions that improved operational efficiency while reducing costs. Provided training and mentorship to junior to mid-level developers, sharing industry knowledge and best practices. Leveraged expertise in CI/CD and full stack development to streamline workflows/processes. Assisted clients in developing strategic plans for market entry or expansion into new geographic regions or industries. Leveraged Java, .NET, JavaScript, NodeJS, AngularJS, Google Cloud Platform, MongoDB, and Linux.

• Participated in code refactoring initiatives to improve code maintainability and readability. Collaborated with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and user-friendly interfaces. Implemented caching mechanisms using Redis/Memcached which reduced server load significantly. Developed RESTful APIs using Java/Spring framework that improved communication between different modules. Performed code reviews for work of peers to identify bugs or potential issues early in the development process. Collaborated with product managers to define project scope, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality software within tight deadlines. Implemented SaaS application (AngularJS, Bootstrap, Spring Boot, & Apache Solr).

• Led the development of complex web applications, utilizing expertise in full-stack development and leveraging technologies such as AngularJS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Test-driven development. Architected and implemented scalable and efficient web solutions, optimizing performance and user experience, resulting in a 300% improvement in page load times. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components of web applications. Utilized agile development methodologies, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely and iterative project delivery. Leveraged Node.js, Glassfish, JBoss, Tomcat, AngularJS, Spring MVC, MS SQL, MySql, and .NET.

• Hired to introduce new methodologies for implementing applications at Teradata, focusing on SaaS and single-page applications. Led an agile UI team in the development of a large SaaS marketing application. Developed the UI using AngularJS, incorporating OAuth2 and REST endpoints for data access. Deployed the application across various environments, including: promoted the transition from a waterfall SDLC to an agile SDLC, engaged with product owners to discuss user stories and requirements, conducted cross-functional team / multinational meetings and presentations. After a significant shift in high-level management, the focus on SaaS and single-page applications was deprioritized, prompting the pursuit of new career opportunities.

• Led agile teams of application developers in the creation and maintenance of multiple web applications and systems at Martin Marietta. Served as the lead architect for web applications developed using: Java, JavaScript (JQuery), Groovy/Grails, Spring MVC, and ASP.NET MVC. Built applications that utilized multiple concurrent data sources, including: Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL, and REST web services. Developed various key projects, such as: an application to track the entire production of the corporation, a system for printing all weekly customer invoices, a customer self-service web application, eRocks (erocks.com). Deployed all non-Microsoft applications on Red Hat Linux. Acted as the source control administrator and agile consultant within a predominantly waterfall company. Successfully implemented agile iterations while adhering to the company's waterfall deadlines.

• CCIS provides consulting and software solutions to various government entities. Assisted in a Department of Defense project known as Horizontal Fusion. Implemented a highly secure web service interface using: Java, .NET, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Microsoft SQL Server. The interface was designed for the XVIII Airborne Corps and the Department of Defense. Assisted in the development of a .NET client application that served as the data source for the secure web service.

• Designed and implemented a lightweight-container J2EE application for mobile phone CRM. Developed a system that is highly scalable, fault tolerant, and capable of handling a 24/7 operational environment.

• Engaged in a short-term consulting opportunity focused on integrating various Department of Defense portlets (JSR-168) and implementing them into a WebLogic 8.1 portal environment on Solaris.

• Mentored junior-level software engineers. Developed a web interface for an existing mainframe application using: IBM WebSphere, Java, XSL/XML, SOAP, and JMS.

• Created, tested, and maintained a web portal for displaying Supply Chain Management data to customers via the Internet Utilized J2EE standards on a Sun One Portal Server.

• Mentored junior-level software engineers. Designed and implemented a fraud prevention banking application using Java, JSP, J2EE, and Servlets with MS SQL database.

• Created a search platform and extracted information from the web. Led a team of 4 software engineers in the development and implementation of a new application that generated the majority of the revenue for the company. Developed efficient algorithms and data structures to optimize system performance and reduce response time by 200%. Contributed to the development of company-wide coding standards and guidelines to ensure consistency across projects. Leveraged Java, J#, Oracle, Swing, J2EE. Presented to numerous investors.

• Managed and coordinated all HAHTsite releases, created all setup applications and scripts for the Windows-based environment. Enhanced the HAHTsite Visual Basic compiler to allow users to pass Visual Basic arrays to OLE servers. Assisted in adding the ability to call Java objects through the HAHTsite Visual Basic language. Created tools for automating the company software builds.

• Led a team of 4 people in Quality Assurance for a Unix C++ workflow project. Became responsible for Clearcase release management of a large portion of the product.

• Created a test case automation tool using C, REXX/2, DB2 queries, and MVS/JCL. Taught classes to the Image Processing testers that used the new tool. Wrote test case scenarios for the project in my spare time.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science