DAVID N. FREET

 

1025 Roxbury Drive                                                                                                             (314) 845-2973

St. Louis, MO 63125                                                                                                               david_freet@yahoo.com

 

Software engineer with over 15 years of experience in scientific and business software development, project management, and technical consulting. Strong analytical skills with development experience in finance, inventory tracking, geographical mapping, avionics and embedded systems, and simulation/test systems. Seeking a software development position within the St. Louis area requiring strong technical and project management abilities.

 

 
  

SUMMARY   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOFTWARE      Languages/Applications: C#, .ASP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, .NET, C++, Java, OO,

Visual Basic, PHP, Visual Studio 2005/2008, SQL Development, SQL Server 2005/2008,

Install Shield Pro, Rational Clear Case/Clear Quest

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE 

 

2009 - Present     HARRIS IT ENTERPRISE SECURITY  Scott Air Force Base – O’Fallon, IL

                           Senior Software Engineer 

 

                          

· Develop and maintain C#/SQL Server applications to track configuration and security

   certification status for all systems within the USAF Air Mobility Command. The applications

   allow a base of several hundred users to track audit compliance and information assurance efforts.

· Deploy design projects using Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology which utilizes

rapid prototyping and instant user feedback to optimize functionality and reduce development time.

· Perform white box and black box code analysis and security assessments on all AMC web

   applications using HP Fortify and WebInspect in conformance with DISA DIACAP application

security requirements. Interface with USAF program managers to provide vulnerability identification

and recommendations for threat mitigation.

 

 

2009 - Present     ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE  St. Louis, MO

                           Software Applications and Programming Instructor – Adjunct

 

                          

· Instruct students in Java, C++, Visual Basic, data structures, algorithms, object-oriented

programming, database design, and software application design and development.

· Maintain expertise in subject area and recommend improvements in curriculum design.

· Teach material from approved curriculum and motivate students to participate in all aspects of the

educational process.

 

2000 – 2009       NORTHROP GRUMMAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - TASC  St. Louis, MO

                           Senior Software Engineer

 

                          

· Performed requirements analysis, development, documentation, testing, deployment and

   maintenance of web-based C# .NET solutions for the U.S. Government Intelligence Community.

· Provided support, upgrades and defect resolution for legacy Visual Basic programs used to process

and display satellite GPS data within a Windows-based ESRI Map Objects platform.

· Completed a rigorous training course on the SEI (Software Engineering Institute) endorsed Personal

Software Process (PSP). Achieved CMMI Level 5 on design projects which improved software

quality and significantly refined size and time estimating accuracy.

 

 


 

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1999 – 2000       MOHELA (Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority)  St. Louis, MO

                           Project Manager – Windows Software Development

 

                          

                           · Reported directly to VP of MIS and managed multiple Windows software development projects

in addition to training and supervising a team of developers.

· Developed VB/SQL Server applications to support Mohela’s internal business functions and

participated in the requirements definition phase of the organization’s web/e-commerce initiative.

· Analyzed client business requirement and designed software solutions to meet their IT needs.

 

1998                   KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP  St. Louis, MO

                           Year 2000 IT Consultant

 

                          

                           · Planned and implemented an enterprise-wide Year 2000 review for the City of St. Louis that

included  identification and assessment of operational risks resulting from both technical and

business sources.

                           · Assessed information systems and business processes at various corporations and provided upper

                              management with recommendations to improve their IT operations.

 

                           THE BOEING COMPANY / MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AEROSPACE  St. Louis, MO

1997 - 98               Senior Software Engineer

 

Participated in a large-scale software development project that improved affordability by converting military-specific software applications to target commercial off-the-shelf processors.  Responsible for project management activities such as estimation and planning, group coordination, documentation, and completion status for an assigned segment of the overall project.

                                                     

                           · Re-designed existing legacy software using C++ with formal object-oriented methodologies.

                           · Analyzed existing software requirements and translated them into specifications for the new design.

                           · Evaluated hardware and software design specifications and selected products that would best satisfy

the project’s performance requirements.  Recommended optimal purchases to project supervisor.

 

1995 - 97               Software Engineer

 

Fulfilled the role of project manager for a high-priority software development project.  Responsible for all aspects of project management including requirements analysis, task estimation and scheduling, procurement of resources, risk assessment, documentation and status reporting.

                          

                           · Designed and implemented software tools for use in simulation, testing, and integration of complex

                              electronic systems using C++ object-oriented programming.

                           · Implemented full life-cycle development methodology including analysis, system design, coding and

testing, installation and maintenance, and end-user training/verification.

                           · Reduced cost and engineering time by modifying existing simulation/test software to accommodate

                              new avionics systems or revisions in test requirements for established systems.

                           · Established a strong foundation in digital circuit design and hardware operating characteristics.


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EDUCATION       SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE  Edwardsville, IL

                              M.S., Computer Management and Information Systems (Pursuing)

M.B.A., Business Administration, December 2001

 

                              UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA  Rolla, MO

                           B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering, December 1995

                           Emphasis in Computer Engineering

                          

                              UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS  St. Louis, MO

                           B.A., Communication, May 1992

                           Dual major in Journalism and Speech/Organizational Communication

 

ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MERAMEC  St. Louis, MO

                           A.A., Mathematics, May 1993

 

 

 

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE    DOD TS/SCI

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS      CompTIA Security+