Joseph E. Kampf Jr.
Resume

Contact Email: me@josephkampf.com
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Web Site: JosephKampf.com
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkampf
Summary Seasoned Information Technology professional with over ten years of experience architecting and developing large scale, high performance Java and J2EE applications, with extensive experience building high quality and scalable Java Based server solutions. In-depth knowledge of Java application server configuration and tuning, JVM tuning, software architecture, application code assessment and deployment procedures for a large scale J2EE applications. Specializes in Java Application performance and stability problem detection. Successful track record in leading and delivering projects given demanding timelines utilizing Agile Methodologies and continuous integration. Possess excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills Frameworks and Platforms: Weblogic Technology Stack; Java, J2EE (Servlet, JMS, EJB, JSP); C++, XML, SOAP, Spring, Maven, Stripes, Struts, Hibernate
Software: Oracle Database, SQL Server, Wily Introscope, AqualLogic ESB, Sonic ESB, JBoss ESB, Tomcat, Hudson, Nexus
Operating Systems: Solaris, Windows, Linux, AIX, Macintosh OS X
Experiance 2011 - Present
Yellowbook
King of Prussia, PA
Lead Architect, Enterprise Services Team
  2010 - 2011
Yellowbook
King of Prussia, PA
ESB Architect and Developer
  • Provide Yellow Book development team with advice, guidence and best practices in deploying a Service Oriented Architecture utilizing an ESB.
  • Design, develop and test ESB infrastructure on the JBossESB platform.
  • Develop Business Event based ESB Services to integrate Siebel CRM with a Cache based finanical accounting system.
2009 - 2010
PJM Interconnection
Norristown, PA
Java Contractor
  • Project to develop Service Oriented Architecture to replace existing tightly integrated systems.
  • Implementation utilized Sonic ESB, Java, Spring, JAXB, Oracle Database, Maven, Hudson and Nexus.
  • Responsible for design, development and deployment of Sonic Business Processes, Java Spring Beans and custom Mavan mojos.
  • Diagnose and solve Sonic ESB Application performance and stability issues.
2003 – 2009
Anexinet Corporation
King of Prussia, PA
Senior Architect
  • Mentor Anexinet clients on J2EE architecture, deployments, Application Tuning and monitoring on the WebLogic platform including WebLogic Server and WebLogic Integration.
  • For Wyeth Pharmaceutical, performed a detailed evaluation of the BEA WebLogic environment including: application server configuration and tuning, JVM tuning, software architecture and application code assessment and deployment procedures for a large scale J2EE application. Also performed application profiling using Borland Optimize IT for Java.
  • For Towers Perrin, performed production application analysis and troubleshooting using Panacya. Tasks included re-factoring of existing code that required on the fly updates of class files outside of the normal J2EE class loading hierarchy.
  • For Radian Guarantee, a large provider of private mortgage insurance, developed a form validation and population application using Struts 1.1, and Java Script.
  • For SEI Investments, on a J2EE project that utilized over 300 developers, designed and deployed WebLogic infrastructure from development environments up through production implementations. Developed automated domain creation and configuration using WebLogic Scripting Tool. Performed performance tuning for WebLogic based applications utilizing Wily Introscope and other custom techniques. Designed and developed a flexible custom Messaging Bus for loosely coupled business components. Message Bus routed JMS messages between JMS providers including WebLogic JMS, Oracle Advanced Queuing and WebSphere MQ, and supported the ability to change routing rules on the fly. Development of common components to help support transaction management, exception handling, and JDBC interaction. Provided mentoring on best practices and code reviews for J2EE development project. Lead a proof of concept that utilized AquaLogic Enterprise Service Bus to provide high availability integration between IBM WebSphere MQ Series and WebLogic JMS.
  • For GSI Commerce, automated WebLogic 10 domain build and configuration. Domains were made up of over 300 Managed Servers across 2 geographically separate data centers.
  • For VWR International, performed evaluation and performance problem detection on a custom Tomcat Application that was not performing in production. Evaluated client’s SDLC. Recommended processes, procedures, tools, techniques and roles to help prevent performance problems in the future.
  • For Philadelphia District Attorney Office, architected and lead a project to develop and deploy a system to help client manage, budget and track grant money received from outside organizations. System was based on Tomcat, Spring, Hibernate, Stripes and Oracle. System also utilized Crystal Reports Enterprise.
2000 – 2003
Bank One Card Services, Formerly First USA Bank
King of Prussia, PA and Wilmington, DE
Senior Application Developer
  • Design and Development of Java and C++ based middleware to support Credit Card business. This included Call Center, Internet, and Partnership applications. Middleware infrastructure included CORBA, and WebLogic 6.1.
  • Technical Lead of project to provide Credit Card functionality to an external business partner. Solution was a Java SOAP solution based on the open source Apache SOAP framework, WebLogic 6.1 and IPlanet Web Server. Application included SSL version 3.0 with client side certificate. Technical lead duties included, prototype of solution, design of the system, identification of development tasks, and leadership through implementation.
  • Design and Development of WebLogic Custom Realm based on existing authentication mechanisms.
  • Acted as Software Quality Assurance Manger, performing code reviews, design reviews, mentoring of fellow developers and set development standards and practices.
1998 – 2000
FullTilt Solutions Formerly Aston Brooke Corporation
King of Prussia, PA
Senior Consultant
  • Developed custom multi-tier Client-Server and Browser based software in C++, Java and Java Script with database interface to Oracle and SQL Server using ODBC and JDBC.
  • For an E-Commerce Start-up company; Developed Java Servlet based Shopping Cart, Security and Catalog Interface. System used Netscape Enterprise Server and Oracle 8i.
  • For a Discount Brokerage; Developed a Java based Applet and Server to perform Asynchronous Notification of stock executions. System used Java Plug-in, and TCP/IP sockets.
  • For a Photographic Supply Distributor; Developed new features and bug fixes for an existing custom Accounting system. System used Visual C++, SQL Server, Windows NT and Crystal Reports.
  • For a Computer Products Catalog Management company: Performed bug fixes on a Web based catalog Ordering System. System included a Java Applet to perform Parametric Searches, and a Visual C++ Application to load custom pricing, products and inventory availability.
1997 – 1998
Lockheed Martin Management & Data Systems
Valley Forge, PA
Associate Applications Software Engineer, Independent Research and Development
  • Developed prototype Software solutions for the Intelligence Community.
  • Demonstrate prototypes to customer and internal Lockheed Martin personnel.
  • Proto-types include
    • A system to submit reports using voice recognition (Dragon Naturally Speaking). System used Visual C++, COM, Java, CORBA and a Natural Language extraction engine.
    • A client to create request for Satellite imagery using voice recognition (Dragon Dictate). Client developed using Java (Visual J++) and COM.
    • Developed a client to save a multimedia file (Images, Video, Sound, Text) to a repository and save meta-data about that file. Client created the GUI on the fly using possible attributes from the repository. Client was developed in Java and interfaced with a CORBA back end.
    • Developed an Applet based client to create satellite imagery requests.
1994–1997
Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
Senior Resident Network Consultant
  • Installation and support hardware, software and network for residents of Saint Joseph’s University Resident Hall, Faculty and Staff
  • Liaison between campus computing and computer users incorporating teaching and marketing.
  • Documentation of problems, maintaining information of computer users.
  • Recovery of networking equipment from each student at end of term.
  • First ever sophomore selected for the position.
Summer 1996
Lockheed Martin Management & Data Systems
Valley Forge, PA
Summer Intern
  • Maintain and add additional features to a M&DS browser based prototype.
  • Prototype used Syb-Perl and Java Applets.
Education 1993 – 1997
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pa
Bachelor of Science
Major: Computer Science.
Minor: Mathematics
Awards December 1997 Lockheed Martin M&DS Thank you Award
February 1998 Lockheed Martin M&DS Pride Award
July 1998 Lockheed Martin M&DS Pride Award
February 2007, November 2006, April 2005 & February 2004 SEI Global Wealth Platform Peer Recognition Award