Darrell Towles Jr.
Lorton, VA
Summary:
Highly experienced and talented JAVA engineer who possesses a diverse skillset and is seeking to work
within a challenging and agile based environment.
5 years of Experience designing applications using J2EE & Java Design Patterns. Holds strong
interpersonal communication, and analytical skills which will help any organization succeed.
Skills:
Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, AngularJS, NodeJS, ReactJS
Operating Systems: Windows, MACOSX
Data Technologies: SQL Server 2008 R2/2012/2014, Oracle SQL, Toad
Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, HTTP, SOAP, XML, POSTMAN
Methodologies: Agile Development Methodologies
Frameworks/
Platforms: Spring Boot, Hibernate, Spring
Testing Utilities: JUnit, QTP, Cucumber
Non-Technical: Excellent written / verbal communication
Education and Certifications:
Woodson Highs School Advance Diploma 2005, Fairfax, VA
Java Backend Development Institute 2015, Fairfax County, VA
Java Full Stack Development Institute 2016,Northern VA
Experience:
CACI May 2021 - Dec 2021
Java Developer
In this project, I performed integration and regression testing as well as developed complex automated
workflows and scripts that incorporate SQL to validate the data for millions of patients within DEERs
worldwide. Worked with Legacy systems to modernize system infrastructure through advanced scripts
worldwide. Worked with Legacy systems to modernize system infrastructure through advanced scripts.
Developed backend architecture using tools like Spring Boot, Maven, and Hibernate
Worked through all the project life cycle SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), starting developed
UIs with Angular 7, jQuery, JSP from high level design to system testing ML and CSS
Involved in code review and project documentation
Provide input to Program Manager for daily Dashboard.
Applied Section 508/ Accessibility Standards compliant to the software development
Perform System Testing and END to END Testing.
Troubleshoot various software issues using debugging process and coding techniques.
Conducted REST API calls for the purpose of marshalling and unmarshalling object
Generation of test cases for manual testing
Created user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining Java-based
Retrieve the WSDL via Web Services discovery endpoint URL into Soap UI.
Utilized various design patterns such as singleton and façade
Worked in Agile methodology with Continuous Integration/Delivery.
Wrote SQL scripts to validate the data integrity in the application using various DML
Troubleshoot various software issues using debugging process and coding techniques statements.
Participated in design and development as a Core Java and J2EE Software developer.
Understanding software requirement and utilizing apposite technology to enunciate most apposite data
flow between front end and back-end technologies.
Used various Core Java concepts such as Exception Handling, Collection APIs to implement various
features and enhancements.
Work on TDD (Test Driven Development) and implement Junit, Mockito Test Framework for Route One.
Involved in CI/CD using Jenkins.
Utilized microservices and decoupled architectures for building RESTful APIs.
Worked on cross functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality Control to develop software-based
solutions for designing new and improving existing products.
Involved designing in web pages using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React.js, Redux, Flex and
Verify framework using semantic UI.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and evaluate applicability of new software technologies to
system development efforts.
Responsible for developing the UI pages using Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
Developed Customs tags to display dynamic contents and to avoid large amounts of java code in JSP
pages.
Assisted with unit and system-level debugging and performance optimization.
Ensured the software applications properly measure pass/fail criteria for quality assurance acceptance.
Environment: Java8, Spring Framework, Hibernate, HTMLS, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 3.3.1, Oracle 11g, SQL,
JPA, Web Services, REST, XML, JSON, JMS, JAXB, WebSphere Server 7.0, Junit, log4j.
Provantic Solutions Dec 2019 - May 2021
Java Developer
The project involves creating Testing automation for web-based applications used for trading and
managing Stocks and Bonds. Part of the core team which is responsible for developing automation
strategy and framework design. Create several framework functions like Opening up Applications,
Reading/Updating Spreadsheets, and Uploading Test Results to use by the entire automation team. As a
pre-step for automation, design and create all the test cases. Run tests manually to understand the
application functionality before starting on the automation.
Used core Java to build new functionality based on requirements and implemented New Interface.
Worked with Core Java technologies Collections, Serialization, Generics, Annotations and Exception
Handling to implement Back-End business logic including Entity and Session Beans.
Experienced in Functional, Regression, Integration and User Acceptance testing with development,
execution and maintenance of test plans, test cases, test scenarios and metrics.
Experienced first-hand practices for integrating microservices into an existing system architecture.
Used Scripting Languages like jQuery and JavaScript to implement several client-side functionalities like
validations, service calls, sorting, filtering etc.
Adjusted design parameters to boost performance and incorporate new features.
Designed and created front end screens in Java swings that talked to back-end web services that have
business logic.
Worked to deliver regular updates to business team and project managers through an Agile (Scrum)
Development Team.
Involved in designing the webpages using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, SASS, LESS, ReactJS,
Redux, Flex, and Mongo DB.
Researching JavaScript based frameworks like React Native and Ionic/Cordova for frontend.
Used various Core Java concepts such as Exception Handling, Collection APIs to implement various
features and enhancements.
Built Restful web services using Java, Spring boot and Spring DATA JPA and consume them using
Angular.
Developed core Java programs for all business rules and workflows using Spring framework.
Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions
to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
Collaborated with business unit team members to design new applications system to enhance client
requirements for mobile computing capabilities.
Environment: Java8, Spring Framework, Hibernate, HTMLS, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery 3.3.1, Oracle 11g, SQL,
JPA, Web Services, REST, XML, JSON, JMS, JAXB, WebSphere Server 7.0, Junit, log4j.
Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Dec 2017 - Oct 2019
Java Engineer
Responsible for resolution of functionality issues relevant to a license inventory management system.
This web application is made up of components created using the Microsoft Visual Studio. NET IDE,
Microsoft .NET Framework, VB.NET and SQL Server. Additional workload items included handling any
problems concerning web-based applications for material ordering, workflow pole repair and
replacement. Software components featured Visual C++, Informix - SQL, ASP, COM, Unix shell script,
COM, Perl, Windows web server component and Apache server
Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project
management staff.
Developed Microservices and developed Restful APIs using Spring Boot to replace Monolithic
application configuration.
Involved with bug fixing on functionality, performance and designing issues with JavaScript, jQuery,
HTMLS and CSS3.
Worked closely with Business Analysts, Project Managers and Project Leads to transform business
requirements into Java code.
Developed web pages using JSP, JSTL, XHTML, CSS, DOJ0, Java script, Ajax and Json.
Adjusted design parameters to boost performance and incorporate new features.
Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions
to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
