Ward McKonly

Software Consultant at Ace Info Solutions LLC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Software Consultant
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Senior Consultant / Engineer on the FEMA UCORT Project, tasked with updating current software to new, cloud based microservice offering.

    • Software Consultant - Technical Lead
      • Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

      Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Technical lead on Wildland Fire Decision Support System - Next Generation project.

    • Senior Software Engineer - Technical Lead
      • Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area Technical lead on Wildland Fire Decision Support System - Next Generation project. Responsibilities Include: - Software architecture design of new solution - Application component design (Java microservice backend, Angular 8+ frontend, PostgreSQL with PostGIS database, etc.) - Management of development team - Technical subject matter expert for stakeholder group

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Software Engineer
      • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area - Java software development for UPS strategic initiatives designed to improve distribution performance. - Primary work on development of REST APIs & creation of backend web services - Angular development for UPS to create new front-end interface for managing / monitoring key processes - Served as team contact for ISO 27001 compliance - Creation & execution of unit tests, automated tests, & manual test plans to ensure product quality

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Software Engineer
      • Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area - Java software development for Unified Infrastructure Management product line. Primary work on development of REST APIs, cross platform installers for various components (GUI, CLI, & silent mode), & creation of backend web services - Team member on new SaaS offering for Unified Infrastructure Management product from project onset. Duties included: assisting in initial product design & architecture, development of REST APIs, on-premise component installers, webservices for client… Show more - Java software development for Unified Infrastructure Management product line. Primary work on development of REST APIs, cross platform installers for various components (GUI, CLI, & silent mode), & creation of backend web services - Team member on new SaaS offering for Unified Infrastructure Management product from project onset. Duties included: assisting in initial product design & architecture, development of REST APIs, on-premise component installers, webservices for client provisioning, load balancing & secure connectivity to cloud environment, & serving as liaison to CA corporate security team overseeing secure code development & security assessment - Information Security contact for Fort Collins office, performing security / vulnerability assessments, prioritizing security related development work, & working with support to address client issues / identified vulnerability hot fixes - Cross-team collaboration to integrate components into product, resolve security issues, & architect solutions for new product offerings - Creation & execution of unit tests, automated tests, & manual test plans to ensure product quality

    • Software Engineer
      • Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area - Java software development for Unified Infrastructure Management product line. Primary work on development of REST APIs, cross platform installers for various components (GUI, CLI, & silent mode), & creation of backend web services - Team member on new SaaS offering for Unified Infrastructure Management product from project onset. Duties included: assisting in initial product design & architecture, development of REST APIs, on-premise component installers, webservices for client… Show more - Java software development for Unified Infrastructure Management product line. Primary work on development of REST APIs, cross platform installers for various components (GUI, CLI, & silent mode), & creation of backend web services - Team member on new SaaS offering for Unified Infrastructure Management product from project onset. Duties included: assisting in initial product design & architecture, development of REST APIs, on-premise component installers, webservices for client provisioning, load balancing & secure connectivity to cloud environment, & serving as liaison to CA corporate security team overseeing secure code development & security assessment - Information Security contact for Fort Collins office, performing security / vulnerability assessments, prioritizing security related development work, & working with support to address client issues / identified vulnerability hot fixes - Cross-team collaboration to integrate components into product, resolve security issues, & architect solutions for new product offerings - Creation & execution of unit tests, automated tests, & manual test plans to ensure product quality

    • Application Developer & Security Analyst
      • May 2012 - Jan 2015

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area - Developed initial network security audit program, vulnerability analysis, and threat mitigation process - Perform as lead Information Security contact, performing security / vulnerability assessments, reporting, and recommendations for clients - Creation and enhancement of web applications including development of static and dynamic sites featuring custom functionality, using multiple languages - Manage numerous client websites, including email setup and management… Show more - Developed initial network security audit program, vulnerability analysis, and threat mitigation process - Perform as lead Information Security contact, performing security / vulnerability assessments, reporting, and recommendations for clients - Creation and enhancement of web applications including development of static and dynamic sites featuring custom functionality, using multiple languages - Manage numerous client websites, including email setup and management using a variety of applications

    • Web Developer & Analytics Specialist
      • Jun 2010 - May 2012

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area - Creation and enhancement of web applications including development of static and dynamic sites featuring custom functionality, using multiple languages - Manage numerous client websites, including email setup and management using a variety of applications - Researched & learned Omniture Analytics Suite, & designed a functional client implementation plan over 3 day period - Advanced Analytics involving the development of methodologies and metrics to monitor site performance

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Section Cooridinator
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

      Overall, the position entails the facilitation and monitoring of activity of online students enrolled in the MBA or MSBA, with responsibilities including: - Clarification of course materials - Support of lead faculty - Grading of student submissions Additionally, in this role I have participated in course design, assignment creation, and assistance with course lecture. I have served in this capacity for the following courses: CIS 611 - Object-Oriented… Show more Overall, the position entails the facilitation and monitoring of activity of online students enrolled in the MBA or MSBA, with responsibilities including: - Clarification of course materials - Support of lead faculty - Grading of student submissions Additionally, in this role I have participated in course design, assignment creation, and assistance with course lecture. I have served in this capacity for the following courses: CIS 611 - Object-Oriented Systems CIS 413/690 - Advanced Networking & Security Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Application Developer & Database Architect
      • May 2012 - Aug 2014

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area - Design, architecture, and construction of jobZology™ application database in Microsoft SQL Server, and migration to MySQL - Design and implementation of jobZology™ application matching algorithms - Development of jobZology™ application functionality, including authentication and authorization, candidate matching, and user interface components

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Information Technology & Services
    • Administrative Specialist
      • Nov 2007 - Apr 2010

      Fort Collins, Colorado Area - Liaise between Fort Collins retail location & corporate headquarters, overseeing the following on a store specific level: Accounting, Banking, Benefits, Facilities, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Payroll, PC Systems, Purchasing & Safety - Management of Operations & Administrative Supplies budgets, overseeing budget forecasting and management of controllable expenses - Facilitate hiring, overseeing the process from job posting creation through on-boarding of new employees… Show more - Liaise between Fort Collins retail location & corporate headquarters, overseeing the following on a store specific level: Accounting, Banking, Benefits, Facilities, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Payroll, PC Systems, Purchasing & Safety - Management of Operations & Administrative Supplies budgets, overseeing budget forecasting and management of controllable expenses - Facilitate hiring, overseeing the process from job posting creation through on-boarding of new employees - Creation and maintenance of filing systems for store records, including, but not limited to, financial information, employee records, hiring information - Administration of corporate projects including Customer First Initiative, company process changes and facility upgrades - Provide customer service to REI members and guests Show less

    • United States
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Quality Process Analyst
      • Jan 2006 - Apr 2007

      - Assist in the creation of company processes - Assist in the completion of quality process audits - Analyze vital company data including market information & 2006 Customer Satisfaction Survey - Development of 2007 Customer Satisfaction Survey - Development & management of company wide OSHA compliance program - Customer service / relations - Processing customer orders & sales

Education

  • Colorado State University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Information Systems
    2010 - 2012
  • Colorado State University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Human Dimension in Natural Resources
    2004 - 2007
  • University of Vermont
    Bachelor's degree, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    1999 - 2003

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