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Mike Sluyter

Software Developer

Overview

I'm passionate about learning new technologies and perfecting my craft. I've worked mostly with Java/Oracle in my professional capacity, but I've become a fan of Ruby on Rails and would love to find a position doing Rails development.

Work Experience

July 2006 - Present

Sr. Software Developer

Digital Motorworks


  • As of 2007, technical lead for our GM Certified project, generating over $4M/year in revenue for DMI.
  • General responsibilities include analyzing requirements, designing and implementing software components, working closely with QA to resolve defects, mentoring Jr. developers, performing code reviews, and troubleshooting production issues.
  • Development of software in Java, PL/SQL, SQL, Javascript, and Perl, including both back-end processes and front end web pages.
  • Recent projects:
    • LDAP integration between Jasper Reports our our legacy authentication system.
    • Migration of our ETL process to a more efficient method of processing deltas using Java multi-threading.
    • Adding jQuery widgets to a variety of legacy forms.
    • Adding certified branding to our vehicle brochure generation in Java using iText.

2003-2006

Software QA Engineer

Digital Motorworks


  • Developed automated tests for DMi data products in Java (JUnit), Perl, and XML.
  • Created a system level testing harness for automated regression tests in Perl and Python.
  • On own initiative, established the first nightly automated test process to exist at DMi, which grew into a critical component of our testing infrastructure.
  • Contributed to the establishment of test procedures and processes, including creation of standardized test plans, establishment of best practices, and investigation of test tools.

2002

Software Test Engineer

Powerup Networks


  • Collaborated with developers to write and maintain unit tests in Java for the PowerUp EJB based server.
  • Created a testing harness for running automated system level regression tests in Perl and Python.
  • Maintained and extended an Ant based nightly process for running JUnit tests and performing configuration testing.
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Developed a Java based stress test framework utilizing the open source tool called "The Grinder."
  • Provided code coverage and performance analysis using Sitraka's JProbe.
  • Installed and championed a Twiki installation for knowledge transfer and collaboration.

2001-2002

Software Test Engineer

Tonic Inc


  • Spearheaded development of a new Jython based test infrastructure for testing Tonic server APIs.
  • Performed maintenance and continued development of home grown test harness and tools.
  • Maintained existing test suites and assisted in migration of test code from Perl to Python.
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Developed an automated nightly test process in Python, Perl, and bash.
  • Worked closely with developers to identify and resolve defects.


Technical Skills

UNIX/Linux, Perl, Java, JSP, Tomcat, Ruby/Rails, Python, Javascript, JUnit, Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, subversion, git

Education

University of North Texas

M.S., Computer Science 1996, 3.86 GPA


Manhattan School of Music

Music Performance, 1989


University of North Texas

B.M., Music Performance, 1988


Hobbies/Interests

Banjo, swimming, puzzles, table tennis, juggling, board games, ancient coins, dancing.