David A.

Cook
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
612-321-8453
davidacook@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications

17 years of experience in Java and open source web application development.

Great analytical and problem solving skills, because I have had to build things alone.
Quick learner and self-motivated.

Technical Skills

Languages: Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, JSP

Frameworks: Spring MVC, Spring Integration, Struts 2, Hibernate, dojo, jQuery, Junit
Software: Spring Source Tool Suite (STS), Eclipse, Ant, Maven, Git, Subversion (SVN), ClearCase,
Microsoft Office, SQL Server Studio, JIRA, VMware

Professional Experience
Hennepin County Sheriffs Department Minneapolis, MN JAVA/J2EE developer
June 2014 November 2014

Developed Independently a Spring Integration Project to replace an existing Subject Identification and
Location Service Error reporting service written in a since end of life tool.
The tool I developed read messages off a queue and after verifying it was of proper format and enriching
it with additional information pulled from another database and finally recording the message in a
database and logging it as well.
Wrote jUnit tests for each component.
Retry logic was also developed to handle a failed message.
Reporting was run on the final database by another portion of Hennepin County.

Technologies used: Java, Spring Integration, JDBC Template, SQL Server, jUnit in a Spring Source
Tool Suite (STS) environment.

DriSteem
Eden Prairie, MN
November 2011 May 2014

Senior Java/J2EE developer

I was the lone software engineer at DriSteem.

Fully developed, from requirements gathering to final implementation, an e-commerce web based sizing
and configuration tool for commercial humidification systems. This tool is hosted on their website for
customers to select their humidifier and specify options.

Suggested improvements to the design throughout the project. Implemented said improvements.

Technology used: Java, JavaScript, AJAX, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JSP, SQL Server, in a Spring
Source Tool Suite (STS) environment.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Boxborough, MA
1999 Sep 2011
Software Engineer III (2002-20011)

Java/J2EE developer

Simplified the setup of our call center software developing a web-based setup program while providing
subject matter expertise to developers lacking this experience.
Directed the Cisco tag library developer to improve the library including providing examples to them.
Developed a web based Configuration program for a simplified call center software product.
Developed a REST API web setup tool to setup remote systems, both providing the REST service and
consuming the REST service.
Managed incoming defects to meet trajectories including assigning, and working with other engineers to
manage due dates driving down our defect backlog.
Transitioned to an agile development process in my last 5 years there. I was the only developer with Java
experience so I assigned tasks and what not in this process.
Mentored all 7 other engineers who didnt have Java experience.
Managed a VMware ESX server based test bed for a team of engineers.

Technologies used: Cisco developed tag library, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Ajax, JSON, Struts2,
JDBC, SQL Server, Ant, Tomcat, Rest, JDBC Template, in an Eclipse environment.
Software Engineer II (1999-2002)

Fixed defects in legacy C++ configuration tools improving costumer satisfaction.

Developed reporting software using PowerBuilder.

Technologies used: Microsoft Visual Studio, C++, Notepad

Webline Communications
1997 1999

Burlington, MA

Java/J2EE developer

I was the 3rd engineer and 8th employee at Webline.

Developed small-download web-based collaboration clients in a browser independent way including a
caller application and a multi-session agent application at a time before web standards were widely
adopted.
Developed a defect tracking system for internal use using Cold Fusion.
Cisco Systems acquired Webline in the summer of 1999.

Technologies used: HTML, JavaScript, and Java in an Eclipse environment.

Education
BS Computer Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA
National Merit Scholar
National Merit Scholarship recipient
Boston University academic scholarship recipient
Varsity Crew
Crew scholarship recipient