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Re: advice on new job
I've heard both about Brainbench certs.
I've had recruiters ask specifically for it, and in fact make me take
test's on Proovit or Brainbench before they would even send my resume to
the client. I've had others say it's not worth the effort.
But who cares if it gets you the interview.
Also I have my Java 2 Programmer Cert. from Sun, and the Linux
Administration (General) Cert. from Brainbench. I tend to get more
respect for the SCJP than Brainbench.
But if anybody is looking for a Linux Admin with Java skills, a Java
Developer with Linux skills, or even a Business Process Analyst, please
email me and I'll send you a resume.
Good Luck
Rob
Sun, 2003-06-22 at 21:10, Gordon Hu wrote:
> All,
>
> In my search for a new Java developer position, I have came up with
> the idea of getting cerified as one of the ways to differentiate
> myself from the competition.
>
> More specifically, I am considering taking the certification tests
> offered on Brainbench.com since they are relatively cheap and covers
> the whole spectrum of web development (Java, JavaScript, EJB, etc,.)
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions?
>
> Is a certification from Brainbench worth the paper it is printed on(
> figurative speaking of course)?
>
> Does anyone have any success story that can be attributed to having
> scored well on one of the Brainbench certifications?
>
> Your input is much appeciated.
>
> BTW, any inputs on the job search strategy is appreciated also.
>
> Thank you all, Gordon Hu
>
>
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> > From: Gordon Hu
> > To: ajug-members@ajug.org ; struts-atlanta@yahoogroups.com ;
> xp-atlanta@yahoogroups.com ; atlanta-dpsg@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 11:59 AM
> > Subject: Re: advice on new job
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > All,
> >
> > Much to my horror, I was unceremoniously let go this past Tuesday.
> The owner of the company did not fully disclosed the reason for my
> dismissal other than to say he is not satisfied with my performance. I
> guess I should not be surprised by the sudden turn of the event since
> this owner has a history of making rash, spur of the moment decisions,
> see below...
> >
> > So I am now looking for a Java developer position.
> >
> > My qualifications are:
> >
> > 3 years of Java development
> >
> > 2 years of Oracle, 3 years SQL
> >
> > 3 yeasrs of Web development
> >
> > I am looking for an entry/mid-level Java/Oracle development
> position. I have attached my resume for anyone who is interested. Also
> any lead is much appeciated.
> >
> > Thank you all, Gordon Hu
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >On Wed, 2003-05-21 at 18:08, Gordon Hu wrote:
> > >All,
> > >I was recently hired as a Java developer for a local company. On my
> > >second day at work, they decided to switch to .Net due to
> personality
> > >clash between the owner and the contractor. Understandably, I am
> very
> > >upset about the decision by the company. Does anyone have any
> advice on
> > >this subject? Mainly what are the pros and cons about learning C#
> and
> > >.net as oppposed to Java? I am thinking about looking for another
> > >opportunity. If you all know someone who is looking for a Java
> developer
> > >with 3 years of experience please forward the attached resumes (in
> DOC
> > >and TXT formats).
> > >Thanks, Gordon
> > >
> >
> >________________________________________________________________________
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> > > > ----
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > GORDON HU
> > > > 125 Park Lane
> > > > Dallas, Georgia 30157
> > > > (678) 363-3597
> > > > gordon_hu@techie.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Enclosed is a copy of my resumé for your consideration. I am
> seeking to
> > > > obtain a Software Development position that offers an
> opportunity for
> > > > professional development and advancement.
> > > >
> > > > As my resumé indicates, I have a diverse background in the areas
> of web
> > > > development, information technology, project management,
> technical support,
> > > > quality control, customer service, database management, employee
> training,
> > > > and scheduling and coordinating. I have also listed my
> education, training,
> > > > and achievements.
> > > >
> > > > My work ethic, professional experience, leadership abilities,
> interpersonal
> > > > skills, flexibility and willingness to be a team player give me
> the ability
> > > > to be a valuable asset to your organization.
> > > >
> > > > I trust this letter of introduction and resumé will provide you
> with
> > > > adequate information for evaluating my qualifications as a
> member of your
> > > > professional team.
> > > >
> > > > Sincerely,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Gordon Hu
> > > >
> > > > Enclosure: resumé
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > GORDON HU
> > > >
> > > > 125 Park Lane
> > > > Dallas, Georgia 30157
> > > > (678) 363-3597
> > > > gordon_hu@techie.com
> > > >
> > > > PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
> > > >
> > > > To obtain a software development position that offers an
> opportunity for
> > > > professional development and advancement.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Offering a diverse background of experience, training and
> achievements in
> > > > the following areas:
> > > > * Web Development
> > > > * Information Technology
> > > > * Project Management
> > > > * Technical Support
> > > > * Quality Control
> > > > * Customer Service
> > > > * Database Management
> > > > * Employee Training
> > > > * Scheduling and Coordinating
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
> > > >
> > > > * Highly proficient in Java, Oracle PL/SQL, C++, SQL, and web
> page design.
> > > > * Excellent organizational, communication, leadership,
> interpersonal, and
> > > > problem solving skills.
> > > > * Highly motivated, self-starter, with team player qualities.
> > > > * Outstanding dependability, effort and enthusiasm as evaluated
> by
> > > > supervisors.
> > > > * US Citizen.
> > > >
> > > > EDUCATION
> > > >
> > > > SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, Marietta, GA
> > > > Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Expected Date of
> Graduation (5/03)
> > > > UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA
> > > > Bachelor of Science in Zoology, (5/94)
> > > >
> > > > INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
> > > >
> > > > Concepts: Software Engineering Principles, User-Centered Design,
> Usability
> > > > Study, MVC Architecture, ANT, Struts, ERD, OOP, OOD, UML,
> Computer
> > > > Networking, Extreme Programming, Design Patterns
> > > > Languages: Java J2EE 1.3 (Servlets, JDBC, JSP, EJB, Applets,
> GUI, Swing),
> > > > PHP 4, Perl 5.8.0 , XML, XSLT, C++, Oracle PL/SQL, SQR 4.3.4,
> Visual Basic
> > > > 6.0, ASP 3.0,MQL, Tcl
> > > > Databases: Oracle 8i & 11i, DB2 6.1, MySQL 3.23
> > > > Java Development Tools: VisualAge for Java 3.5, Jbuilder 3.5,
> JPadPro 4.2,
> > > > NetBeans 3.3.1, Junit, Eclipse, JBoss, JMeter, Jalopy, Grinder
> 3.0
> > > > Other development Tools: HomeSite 4.5, Visual SlickEdit 4.0,
> MicroSoft
> > > > Visual Studio 6.0, SQL Navigator 3.2, TOAD 6.5, SmartDB 5.1
> > > > Scripting Languages: JavaScript, VBScript, HTML 4.0, DHTML, CSS
> > > > Operating Systems: UNIX (OpenBSD 6.5, Sun OS 5.8), Linux,
> Windows (95, 98,
> > > > NT, 2000 Professional)
> > > > Web Servers: BEA WebLogic 6.0,Jakarta Tomcat 4.0.1,Apache
> 1.3.20, WebSphere
> > > > 3.0, JSDK Server, IIS 5.0
> > > > Web Design Tools: Flash 4.0, Paint Shop Pro 7, Director 7,
> Illustrator 9,
> > > > Dreamweaver 3, Fireworks 3
> > > > Middleware: webMethods 4.1
> > > > Rational Tools: Rational Rose ClearCase, ClearQuest, Rational
> Unified
> > > > Process
> > > > Enterprise Asset Management Tool: EMPAC 8.5
> > > > Product Data Management Tool: eMatrix 9.0.4.2
> > > >
> > > > PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
> > > >
> > > > MERGETEC SOLUTIONS LLC., Duluth, Georgia
> > > > Application Support Analyst, (7/02- present)
> > > >
> > > > * Debugged and implemented code changes to Global Connector an
> enterprise
> > > > level Java application based on MVC2 architecture, Servlets,
> JavaScript,
> > > > JSP, Java Beans, RMI and XML for Energy Services technology work
> flow
> > > > automation.
> > > > * Designed and implemented MQL queries and Tcl scripts in
> eMatrix to address
> > > > enterprise level web-based application support issues submitted
> by GE Energy
> > > > Services personnel.
> > > > * Managed and coordinated with technical teams and business
> analysts to
> > > > identify production issues and provide both technical and
> business solutions
> > > > by chairing weekly production issue meetings.
> > > > * Managed ClearQuest change request database and generated
> Crystal Reports
> > > > for management of software defects and enhancements.
> > > > * Led a project to create user guides, use cases and user screen
> shots for
> > > > internal GE Energy Services support central web site.
> > > > * Applied leadership and technical expertise to train and
> supervise
> > > > application support analysts in application support and problem
> resolution.
> > > >
> > > > STRATEGIC PRODUCT INTEGRATION INC. (MERGED WITH OBVIENT
> STRATEGIES, INC.),
> > > > Marietta, Georgia
> > > > PL/SQL Developer, (8/01 - 7/02)
> > > > * Created and implemented JavaBeans, JSPs, JavaScript and
> Servlets for an
> > > > enterprise level web-based supply chain management portal for
> the automation
> > > > of work flow in EAM.
> > > > * Designed and created customized email notification system in
> EAM utilizing
> > > > Oracle PL/SQL triggers and packages for work orders, project
> tracking and
> > > > purchase orders for GE Power Systems.
> > > > * Led a project to design and implement Oracle PL/SQL packages
> and triggers
> > > > in EAM for asset bill of material integration.
> > > > * Designed and created in EAM customized automated reporting
> processes
> > > > utilizing SQR and SQL for GE Power Systems Enterprise
> Application
> > > > Integration initiative.
> > > > * Performed data scrubbing and data mining on survey data
> received from GE
> > > > Contract Performance Managers.
> > > > * Converted SmartDB data loading templates to Oracle PL/SQL
> procedures and
> > > > packages for GE Power Systems.
> > > > * Customized proprietary EAI software for data migration project
> at GE Power
> > > > Systems.
> > > >
> > > > INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, Atlanta, Georgia
> > > > Web Application Developer, (1/00 - 8/01)
> > > > * Converted 15 REXX applications to Java servlets utilizing
> 3-tier
> > > > architecture and DB2 as backend for generating dynamic
> management reports in
> > > > IBM Learning Services Intranet website.
> > > > * Designed and created JavaScript for input data validation and
> cookie
> > > > management in IBM Learning Services student and instructor
> surveys.
> > > > * Led a project to redesign IBM's w3 intranet site for internal
> use by
> > > > Learning Services managers and employees.
> > > > * Gathered requirements from IBM Learning Services divisional
> managers and
> > > > web page owners to reorganize and update IBM's w3 intranet site
> content.
> > > > * Developed and implemented student survey forms for IBM
> Learning Services
> > > > and created database tables to process surveys.
> > > > * Designed and created dynamic menus for w3 intranet site for
> more efficient
> > > > and improved site navigation.
> > > > * Constructed and implemented DB2 queries to address
> company-wide
> > > > instructional issues received in LotusNotes databases.
> > > > * Applied leadership and technical expertise to train and
> supervise new
> > > > co-op in DB2 and problem resolution.
> > > > * Provided technical support for IBM Learning Services
> instructors regarding
> > > > instructional issues.
> > > >
> > > > PROFESSSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
> > > >
> > > > * ATLANTA JAVA USER GROUP, ATLANTA, GA- Member, (09/02 -
> Present)
> > > > * TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA, ATLANTA, GA- Member, (02/03
> - Present)
> > > >
> > > > ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
> > > >
> > > > * Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.
> > > > * Basic spoken and written German.
> > > > * Open source software development.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > OTHER EXPERIENCE
> > > >
> > > > SOUTH MILLEDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Athens, GA - Veterinary
> Technician, (4/98 -
> > > > 5/99)
> > > > UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA, Research Laboratory
> Technician, (1/95 -
> > > > 4/98)
> > > > CHICAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK, Fort Oglethorpe, GA - Wildlife
> Technician, (6/94 -
> > > > 11/94)
> > > > TRI-BETA NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL HONOR SOCIETY (UGA), Athens, GA -
> Public
> > > > Relations Officer, (9/93 - 6/94)
> > > > SCIENCE FICTION FAN CLUB, Athens, GA - Co-founder, (12/93 -
> 6/94)
> > > > THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF GEORGIA, Atlanta, GA - Volunteer,
> (6/93 - 6/95)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Excellent references available upon request.
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