In 1995, I was responsible for developing a Java applet that provided call-control services for Mitel's telephony platform. Later, I was tasked with implementing the JTAPI specification for them. After Mitel, I developed a BASIC interpreter in Java (LLR) for a start-up company that provided Internet chat facilities. From there, I moved on to Abebooks.com where I had hands-on experience developing Servlets and high-priority batch services. While at Invoq systems, we used Java to implement a real-time critical event resolution system. For BC Ferry Services, Java was used for three projects, spanning four years of full-time work, with a J2EE framework. In 2012 and 2013 I continued to work with Java and Oracle's ADF enterprise tools.

I have used XML in a variety of systems, including an implementation of (at the time) one of the world's smallest and fastest XML parser (in Java). I have integrated delivery systems for AbeBooks based on third-party XML-based protocols. I strongly believe that XML is most effective when element redundancy is eliminated.

Most of my PHP work has been for side-projects. Professionally, I used PHP for part of a GIS Resource Management Tool. The tool is used by Alberta Health Services to track and visualize the location of team members and networking equipment throughout the province.

I have authored a book on JasperReports based on my experience using the product in four different projects. I was awarded the JasperSoft RockStar Award at the first annual JasperSoft convention in 2011.

All my professional experience has been mostly related to web-based technology. Starting from the Mitel Corporation around 1999 until today.

Professionally, I have developed robotic arm protection software, a server/desktop client for a real-time critical event resolution system, and a number of personal projects. I created a ProFTPd module that allows FTP users to connect using credentials stored in an Oracle database.

Have used XSLT for transforming XML documents on various projects. From abstracting command-line based help options for C and Java source files to the internationalization of an online book store. Currently using XSLT part-time to transform XML documents into both XHTML and ConTeXt documents.

Developed various book layouts. Created architecture that separated book content from its presentation, allowing different book themes to be applied.

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Dave J.

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Technical skills