Benjamin Logan
6260 Providence Club Drive
Mableton, GA30126
(404) 975-0683
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Achieve a technical position in the field of Information Systems and Technology.
Special Interests includeEnterprise Application Integration and B2B development. Interest also includes SOA.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, August 1993. AlabamaStateUniversity, Montgomery, Alabama
Masters of Science in Computer Science at ColumbusStateUniversity May 2004 Columbus, Georgia.
TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
Visual C++, C++, ODBC, ADO, OLE DB, Oracle 8.x, SQL Server 6.x – 2008, Oracle 8.x, XML, MFC, ATL, STL, TAPI, SAPI, MAPI, COM/DCOM, ASP, HTML, GDI, CGI Programming, JavaScript, VBScript,, MSMQ, MQSeries Visual Basic, Unix, Linux and NT Operating Systems, JAVA, JSP, C#, .NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, BizTalk 2002, BizTalk 2004, BizTalk 2006 (R2) Oracle 9.i, WCF, ESB Guidance, Microsoft Enterprise Library, XML, XSD, XPath, SOAP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Airways
Phoenix, AZ -- BizTalk Architect/Enterprise Architecture Consultant
May 2009–present
Project Details – Developed BizTalk solution to integrate with EDS SHARES system The project used BizTalk 2009and the ESB toolkit 2.0 for auditing and fault management. The project technologies included SQL Server 2005, Oracle, Microsoft BizTalk 2009, C# and the .NET platform. The project used various adapters. The HTTP, WCF, FILE and SOAP adapters were used more extensively than others. Supported the overall software development effort by taking responsibility for the BizTalk environments needed during software development and help prepare for the release of BizTalk applications to production.Working with the development teams and management, establish best practices to support development activity, including design, development, testing, and deployment standards.Worked with project teams, release management, and the operations teams, supports the smooth migration from development to production. This included, but not limited to training, documentation, and developing deployment plans and scripts.Establish appropriate standards to ensure the BizTalk environment is easily maintained and problems are quickly identified. This will include setting standards for development team to follow while creating new BizTalk components.
Southern Company
Atlanta, GA -- BizTalk Architect/Consultant
May 2008–April 2009
Project Details – Developed BizTalk solution to integrate with MAXIMO, PRIYA and TEAMS. The project used BizTalk 2006 R2 and the ESB guidance for auditing and fault management. We also used the ESB guidance itinerary processing capabilities. The project technologies included SQL Server 2005, Oracle,MAXIMO, Microsoft BizTalk 2006 R2, C# and the .Net platform. The project used various adapters. The HTTP, WCF, FILE and SOAP adapters were used more extensively than others. The integrations used various technologies included within BizTalk, such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services and also to consume Web services as well. We also used custom pipelines to do itinerary processing.
Vertical Thought, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA -- BizTalk Architect/Consultant
April 2008–June 2008
Project Details – Developed BizTalk solution to integrate with salesforce.com, Wells Fargo Bank and Lawson. Use BizTalk 2006 R2 EDI for bank transactions. The project integrated with salesforce.com to update customer information, engagements and accounts. The project technologies included SQL Server 2005, Microsoft BizTalk 2006 R2, C# and the .Net platform. The project used various adapters. The EDI, FILE and SOAP adapters were used more extensively than others. The integrations used various technologies included within BizTalk, such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services and also to consume Web services as well. I was also responsible for setting up the ESB Portal and ESB guidance for fault and exception management.
Vertical Thought, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA -- BizTalk Architect/Consultant
August 2007 - March 2008
Project Details – Developed BizTalk solution to integrate HIPAA 270/271 and 837P using Biztalk 2006 R2 EDI. The project integrated with service providers to get eligibility and submit claims. The project technologies included SQL Server 2005, Microsoft BizTalk 2006 R2, C# and the .Net platform. The project used various adapters. The EDI, FILE and SOAP adapters were used more extensively than others. The integrations used various technologies included within BizTalk, such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services and also to consume Web services as well.
Deloitte & Touche, Inc.
Nashville, TN -- BizTalk Architect/Consultant
April 2007 –June 2007
Project Details –Developed BizTalk solution to integrate SAP and RTrak ( an in-house customer management system) The project technologies included SQL Server 2005, Microsoft BizTalk 2006, C# and the .Net platform. The project used various adapters. The FILE, SOAP, SAP and MSMQ adapters were used more extensively than others. The integrations used various technologies included within BizTalk, such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services.
Homebanc Mortgage, Inc.
Atlanta, GA -- BizTalk Architect/Consultant
November 2006 –April 2007
Project Details –Developed BizTalk solution to integrate with external Flood and Appraisal vendors The project technologies included SQL Server 2000, Microsoft BizTalk 2004, BizTalk 2006,VB.Net, ASP.NET and the .netplatform. The project used various adapters, but the File and SOAP adapters were used more extensively than others. The integrations used various technologies included within BizTalk, such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc.
Miami, FL -- BizTalk Architect/Consultant
Jul 2006 –November 2006
Project Details – Evaluate potential upgrade of ship-side BizTalk 2002 implementations to BizTalk 2006. Performed upgrade from BizTalk 2004 to BizTalk 2006 on shore side systems. Migrated existing shore sideBizTalk 2004 orchestrations to BizTalk 2006. Developing new BizTalkorchestrations to integratedata warehousing requirements. The objective was to move data from on-board casino systems to Enterprise Data Warehouse.The project technologies included SQL Server 2000, Microsoft BizTalk 2002, Microsoft BizTalk 2004,BizTalk 2006, C#, ASP.NET and the .netplatform. The project used various adapters, but the MSMQ and SOAP adapters were used more extensively than others. The integrations used various technologies included within BizTalk, such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services.
MedicAlert Foundation, Inc.
Turlock, CA -- BizTalk Architect/Consultant
May 2006-Jun 2006
Project Details – Performed upgrade from BizTalk 2004 to BizTalk 2006. Migrated existing BizTalk 2004 integrations to BizTalk 2006. Perform enhancement to existing BizTalkimplementation. The project technologies included SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, Microsoft BizTalk 2004,BizTalk 2006, C#, and the .net platform. The project used various adapters, but the SOAP adapter was used more extensive than others. The integrations used various technologies included within BizTalk, such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services.
Reed Business, Inc.
Atlanta, GA --Lead BizTalk Architect/Consultant
Feb 2006-Mar 2006 (Project will end Mar 31)
Project Details – Developed aBizTalk 2004 proof of concept integration. The system involved having the ability to interact with partner systems to provide construction information data for bidding on present and future contracts. The project technologies included Microsoft BizTalk 2004, C#, extensive XSLT and the .net platform. I was responsible for designing and developed BizTalk orchestrations which would be used as a model for future orchestrations. SQL Server 2000 and Oracle 9.0 were utilized as the backend database. The project used various adapters such as the SMTP, FTP and File adapters. The integration used various technologies included within BizTalk 2004 such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services.
Keane Federal Systems, Inc.
Atlanta, GA --Lead BizTalk Engineer
June 2005-Feb 2006
Project Details – Developed BizTalkIntegration system for logistical supply systems for the Department of Defense... Developed and maintain Integration software using BizTalk 2004 to integrate various supply systems with heterogeneous platforms. The project technologies included Microsoft BizTalk 2004, C# and the .net platform. I was responsible for designing and developed custom pipelines, custom functoids and BizTalk orchestrations. SQL Server 2000 and Oracle 9.0 were utilized as the backend database. The project used various adapters such as the IBM MQSeries adapter along with many of the standard BizTalk adapters. The integration used various technologies included within BizTalk 2004 such as the ability to expose BizTalk orchestrations as Web Services. Project implemented various external Web Services to query supply, perform status updates and place orders.
RSMES McGladrey Employer Services, Inc. (An H&R Block Company)
Alpharetta, GA --Lead BizTalk Engineer
Jun 2004-June 2005
Project Details – Developed Integration platform for new HR based solution. Developed and maintain Integration software using BizTalk 2004 to integrate various systems from banking, billing, payroll and Microsoft CRM. The project technologies included Microsoft BizTalk 2004, C# and the .net platform. I was responsible for designing and developed custom pipelines, custom functoids and BizTalk orchestrations. SQL Server 2000 was utilized as the backend database. Using the BizTalk 2004 SQL Adapter, we were able to utilize the processing power of SQL Server for many database driven tasks. The new system has a total of 37 integration pieces all coming together to make one dynamic and robust system. As Lead developer, I was responsible for training the other developers on BizTalk 2004 and various integration ideologies. The integration used various technologies included within BizTalk 2004 to curve the development time of various pieces, which would have been otherwise coded within C#. I was also responsible for development custom assemblies for access within BizTalk 2004 orchestrations.
AFLAC, Inc. Columbus, GA --Lead Software Engineer
Mar 2002-June 2004
Project Details – Developed and maintain Communication Systems Software which allows agents to upload policy business to communications Servers. Developed and maintain imaging system software. The project technologies included Visual C++ 6.0 and MFC, ATL and COM for both front end and backend development. SQL Server 7 and 2000 were the backend databases. The next generation apps are currently using C# and the .NET platform as the primary development language for the client and server side development.
American Building, Inc. Eufaula, AL -- Senior Software Engineer (Contract Ended)
July 2001- Mar 2002
Project Details -- Designed and Developed Computer Aided Design and Drafting Software. Design software to help builders design three dimensional structures. The project technologies included Visual C++ 6.0 and MFC for both front end and backend development. SQL Server 6.x thru 7.0 was the backend database used for holding the statistical data. Also use Object Store and Stingray products. One of my primary responsibilities included all GUI developed including interface the AutoCAD.
Telemate Software, Inc. Atlanta, GA -- Senior Software Engineer (Company Closed)
Nov 2000-June 2001
Project Details -- Designed and Developed Internet Usage and telecommunications usage software. Design software to determine the internet usage for web servers, proxy servers and PBX Systems in order for companies to curve misuse of internet resources and telephone resources. The project technologies included Visual C++ 6.0 and MFC for both front end and backend development. SQL Server 6.x thru 7.0 was the backend database used for holding the statistical data. One of my primary responsibilities included all database programming; include creating stored procedures in order to update the database from one version to another, and to modify the tables and all stored procedure during the upgrade process. Technologies such as COM and DCOM were used for n-tier support.
Priceline.com. Marietta, GA -- Senior Software Engineer (Closed Atlanta Office)
Mar 2000 - Nov 2000
Project Details -- Designed and Developed E-Commerce Web Site Solution components. Design backend COM Objects used to access the backend database in order to save and retrieve customer transactions and customer data. Developed Visual C++ Components accessed by Active Server Pages in order to display and update customer transactions via the web. The project technologies included Visual C++ 6.0 and MFC for both front end and backend development. Oracle 8.x was the primary backend database used for holding the customer and transaction data. One of my primary responsibilities included creating all COM Components that directly access the database for the retrieval and saving of information. Also to test these components thoroughly using Visual Basic 6.0 or Active Server Pages, the method that the components will be invoke. Technologies such as COM and DCOM were used for multi-tier database support. All objects were designed to take advantage of Microsoft Transaction Server or MTS. Other Technologies used were HTML, CGI Programming, ADO and OLE DB.
GE Power Systems, Inc. Marietta, GA -- Senior Software Engineer (Contract Ended)
Aug 1998- Mar 2000
Project Details -- Design Windows NT based Monitoring and Diagnostic Software for Electrical Generators and Turbines. The project was primarily backend development work using Visual C++ and MFC to monitor performance of GE’s steam and gas turbine sensors. The backend database that held the sensor data was Oracle 8.0. During this project, the team of developers developed backend software that monitoring and diagnostics engineers used to monitor the operating efficiency of both the steam and gas turbines. This software was mission critical software, if the software didn’t function properly, a turbine good easy explode or catch a fire. The web based front end, which used such technologies as HTML ASP and Java was developed so the monitoring and diagnostics engineers could look at, and determine that the turbines were operating at nominal levels. Other technologies included COM, DCOM and SQL Server 6.x for additional database storage.
PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Shareware Developer of CI Spy, caller id software. CI Spy is a full featured TAPI based caller id software package for Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP. It provides custom announcement of calls. Paging support and Alpha Numeric support to send caller id data to text pager. It utilizes Microsoft Agent to announce the caller name and number. It also utilizes Text-to-Speech for Greeting. It received ZDNet’s -- highest rating of shareware software, five stars. The product can be seen and downloaded at the following URL.