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Christopher J Navta

Indianapolis, IN USA

Objective 
To architect and develop innovative software solutions, utilizing Agile development methodologies and embracing new technologies that enable creative solutions to today's business problems.

Skills 

Languages: Java, Groovy, Ruby, PHP, Perl, Python, Javascript, PeopleCode
Java/J2EE Frameworks: Spring, Hibernate, EJB, JMS, Portlets, Struts, Serlvets/JSP/JSTL, OSGi, Velocity, DWR, JUnit, Ant, Grails, Apache Camel
Methodologies: Scrum, XP, Waterfall, TDD
Java Application Servers: Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss, SpringSource DM
Java IDEs: IntilliJ IDEA, Eclipse
Database Platforms: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL
Enterprise Platforms: Cognos, BEA Aqualogic SOA, BEA Aqualogic User Interaction
PeopleSoft Applications: PeopleSoft HCM 8.8 & 8.9, Integration Broker
AJAX Frameworks: Prototype, Scriptaculous, PageBus
Additional Technologies: Salesforce, XML, XSL

Work Experience 

Director, HSG Research & Development / Innovation

Indianapolis, IN

First Advantage

September, 2008 - Present

  • Responsible for conceptualizing, developing and proving new product ideas.
  • Works with senior and product management to establish each concept's feasibility.
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies and architectures.
  • Designs and develops mockups and proofs of concept for new products.
  • Works with clients and end users to gather input on new product concepts.

Notable Projects:
  • Developed a Innovation and Research Process for the prioritization and development of new product concepts
  • Researched and developed proof of concepts for data mining and predictive analytic applications using Java, Grails, Aqualogic User Interaction and Cognos

Training 
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • PeopleSoft Training: PeopleCode I & II, Integration Broker

Education 

Majors: Theatre and Television Arts, Graphic Design

August 1994 - May 1998

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana

 

Other Projects 
Developed and maintains the Apache Camel plug-in for the Grails framework:
http://www.grails.org/plugin/camel


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