JAMES H. ROWELL
jameshrowell@gmail.com
Available for remote work or in the Tampa, FL Area


SKILLS
I have years of experience as a web-based software developer. I am confidant working on every aspect of a project
from the server, to the database, to the back-end code, to the user interface, to the API.

Java

 Java, J2EE, JSP, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JUnit, Tomcat, Eclipse

PHP

 PHP, Zend Framework, Eclipse

Database

 MySQL, SQL Server, Any Relational Database

OS

 Mac, Linux, Windows, Cloud-based Servers

General

 HTML, XML, JSON, AJAX, jQuery, JavaScript, Apache, Subversion, CVS, Git

Traits

 Ambitious, Creative, Critical-Thinker, Dedicated, Fast, Self-Motivator


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012-Now

Aptexx (aptexx.com)

 Remote Work

Principal Software Engineer
LAMP, Java, Javascript, Eclipse
  • Created mobile software solutions for property management professionals
  • Developed event-driven micro survey tools for residents
  • Created two-way mass messaging features for SMS and email
  • Processed over $2 billion with a mobile-first payment solution
  • Optimized all pages to work on mobile devices, tablets, and computers
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    2010-2012

    Lender Payments

    		 Remote Work

    Principal Software Engineer
    LAMP, Zend Framework, jQuery, Eclipse
  • Developed a web-based reporting tool used by 150+ financial institutions
  • Created a mobile-first payment solution that processed over $1 billion
  • Managed cloud-based Linux servers
  • Created integrations with 10+ lockbox systems for automated payer validation and imports of payment data
  • Developed a vendor API
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    2009-2010

    Five Cubits

    		 Remote Work

    Contract Developer
    Java, Spring MVC, Hibernate, MySQL, JavaScript, Tomcat, Eclipse
  • Developed a web-based ticket tracking system for Kiewit (2nd largest road construction company in the world)
  • Created SOAP API for ticket creation and reports from integration partners
  • Developed reporting tools for reconciliation of materials and costs
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    2009

    Conexm

    		 American Fork, UT

    Sole Developer
    LAMP, Zend Framework, JavaScript, Eclipse
  • Developed the payment processing and customer relationship management (CRM) system
  • Took the business idea from concept to production within 1 month
  • Deployed CRM to multiple customers with customizations
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    2002-2009

    Yapstone (dba RentPayment)

    		 San Francisco, CA

    Vice President of User Interface
    Java, JSP, MVC, Hibernate, SQL Server, Tomcat, Eclipse
  • Successfully grew the company from nothing (startup) to a $125M valuation
  • Supported 200,000 page views per day
  • Developed the payment processing system, with emphasis on UI
  • Created integrations with 10+ property management softwares
  • Managed 30+ Linux servers (PCI Compliant for credit card processing)
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    2001-2006

    Banta Corporation

    		 Spanish Fork, UT

    Senior Web Engineer
    Java, JSP, MVC, IBM DB400, Websphere IDE
  • Created web-based internal paper-product ordering sites for:
        3M, Americhoice, Kohler, Kimberly Clark, Medtronic, SCA Tissue, Siemens, and United Health Group
  • Designed dynamic layout and graphics for each customer
    		•
    2001

    BYU Athletic Administration

    		 Provo, UT

    Senior Web Engineer
    Visual C++, JavaScript, Oracle WAS (Web Application Server)
  • Developed event management software for track & field events
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    2000-2001

    Crystal Canyon Interactive

    		 Provo, UT

    Web Developer
    Objective C, Lingo/Shockwave, ArticleBase, RunningStart, Oracle
  • Created online mechanical fluid power tutorial/training site for fluidpowerzone.com
    		•
    2000

    Outdoorsman.com

    		 Provo, UT

    Web Developer
    Java, JSP, MySQL, Emacs
  • Made an online search for outdoor equipment resellers
  • Created an online store for Out'n'Back
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    1999-2000

    Sento

    		 American Fork, UT

    PC Technician
  • Tech Support for McAfee VirusScan customers
    		•
    1997

    ACT (American College Testing)

    		Iowa City, IA

    Network Administrator
  • Network management of 1200 nodes
  • Software/Hardware support and installation
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    MOONLIGHT EXPERIENCE
    2010-Now

    Child Scripture Stories iOS App

    		 Orem, UT

    iOS Developer
    Objective C, Cocoa Framework, Xcode, iOS
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPod, and iPad
  • Created app to show movies, photos, and text of scripture stories
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    2010

    Every Place iOS App

    		 Orem, UT

    iOS Developer
    Objective C, Cocoa Framework, Xcode, iOS
  • Created app to see "inside maps" of over 100 locations in the SLC area searchable by location and map-view
    		•
    2007-2008

    My Sports Career Facebook App

    		 Orem, UT

    Facebook API Developer
    Java, MVC, Hibernate, SQL Server, Tomcat, Eclipse
  • Successfully grew the company from nothing to over 1.5M sign ups
  • Supported 50K Daily Active Users and 150,000 page views per day
  • Developed a Facebook application integrated with the Facebook API
  • Linux Administration of 20 servers
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    EDUCATION
    1999-2002

    Brigham Young University (BYU)

    		 Provo, UT

    BS Computer Science
    1997-1999

    Mission for LDS Church

    		 Porto Alegre, Brazil

    Volunteer Service
  • Read, write, and speak fluently in Portuguese
  • Consistent public speaking to large audiences
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    1996-1997

    University of Iowa

    		 Iowa City, IA

    Computer Science