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Hi, I'm Carl Cox, the tech geek of the group.

I’ve worked professionally in IT for over 30 years using several programming languages including Java, C++, C#, Javascript, JQuery and Python. Below you can learn more about my background and what I’ve been doing recently (listed in the order of relevance). 

My Story

Tutoring Responsibilities

  • Guide students through project requirements.

  • Reinforce understanding of Object Oriented (OO) tenets and implementation.

  • Assist in the creation and application of key algorithms.

  • Help students identify and address compile and run-time defects.

  • Work with students to improve their understanding of the development environment and how to work more efficiently.

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Technical Responsibilites

  • Designed and implemented several commercial grade dynamic websites using Javascript and third-party backend code.

  • Evaluated various Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) frameworks for a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application redesign.

  • Provided conceptual, logical and physical architecture documents.

  • Provided Object Oriented (OO) design guidelines and documentation.

  • Participated in design and code reviews.

  • Provided high-level project and component sizing.

  • Partnered with external system leads to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture and standards.

  • Participated in system integration testing (SIT) test case reviews.

  • Partnered with Business Analyst to translate business requirements into system functional/non-functional requirements.

  • Worked with Project Manager to align schedule with project deliverables.

  • Provided weekly updates to senior management.

  • Mentored team members on OO design principles and patterns.

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Management Responsibilities

  • Managed the construction of an enterprise sales service platform that supports a consistent and universal view of sales data which can be consumed asynchronously or in real-time.

  • Hired and led the team that created an Omni-Channel customer communication application and services for web and mobile platforms.  

  • Assumed responsibilities for key enterprise platform frameworks and services built for seamless application integration through configuration.

  • Managed onshore and offshore Quality Assurance (QA) team and provided guidance on best practices, test case reuse and automation.

  • Recruited and retained talented team members.

  • Mentored new and junior staff members.

  • Monitored individual Objective Key Results (OKR) to ensure alignment with team and company objectives.

  • Participated in Scrum planning, backlog grooming and retrospective meetings to develop team strategies, prioritize objectives and define project goals.

  • Collaborated with network, security and infrastructure groups to ensure timely delivery of applications and services.

  • Worked with business UI/UX teams to drive brand development.

  • Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.

  • Gathered detailed use cases and requirements through on-site visits, meetings and work sessions with Product Owners.

  • Translated business requirements into technical specifications.

  • Provided service usage projections and cost to Product Owners.

  • Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes for applications, frameworks and services.

  • Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data while interfacing with internal and third party cloud systems.

  • Actively participated in weekly enterprise architecture reviews.​

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