Kevin Fowler

kevin.m.fowler17@gmail.com

Self-motivated software developer with a strong attention to detail and having worked on many projects while ensuring high-quality results. Able to balance technical abilities with interpersonal skills, being an asset in cross-functional teams. I deliver fast results and am considered the "go-to" person.

Experience

Global Programming Director

Frost & Sullivan

Accomplished global team leader who successfully supported regional survey and data processing needs, resulting in consistently on-time project completion and zero revenue spent on outside suppliers
Demonstrated expertise in selecting and implementing software and services that optimized business competitiveness while effectively managing budget constraints
Earned the trust of an international client by providing technical survey software training to their staff, resulting in increased client satisfaction and retention
Spearheaded the consolidation of external technical programming services to in-house implementation and management, saving the company significant costs while improving overall efficiency and quality

Nov 2005 - Oct 2021

Senior Programmer

RDA Group

Provided on-site support for car clinics, offering real-time survey modifications and daily reporting while maintaining direct client interaction, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and successful project outcomes
Mentored and trained more than 10 junior-level programmers, sharing expertise and knowledge to improve team performance and drive successful project completion
Collaborated directly with clients to provide expedited response times to high-level executives, demonstrating strong communication and project management skills to achieve desired outcomes
Collected and maintained databases with more than 100,000 respondents for large-scale tracking studies that were instrumental in improving vehicle production processes and outcomes

Jul 1998 - Sept 2005

Education

Codeup

Certification of Completion

Full Stack Web Development

This 5-month coding boot camp teaches full-stack software development through 670 contact hours of hands-on technical training (20% more time than 4-year degree majors require). Students hone skills in modern web technologies, computer science, software engineering, and application architecture while gaining project experience with pair programming, debugging, troubleshooting, agile project management, user stories, feature lists, UI/UX, wireframing, and relational database design.

Nov 2022 - May 2023

Oakland Community College

Associates of General Studies

April 1996

Skills

Technical Skills

HTML - CSS - Bootstrap - JavaScript - ES6 - jQuery - Ajax - JSON - RESTful API - REST API - Maven - Java SE - Java EE (Servlets, JSP, J2EE) - File I/O - MVC - Spring Boot - Hibernate - MySQL - Thymeleaf - Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Test-Driven Development (TDD) - Version Control with Git - Paired Programming - Agile Methodologies - Debugging - AWS Deployment - Apache TomCat - Unit Testing (JUnit)

Soft Skills

Collaborative - Peer Review - Innovative - Strong Communication Skills - Teamwork - Builds Relationships - Initiative - Analytical - Flexibility - Reliable - Integrity - Work Independently - Visualization - Virtualization- Willingness to Learn - Collaborate - Problem Solving Skills - Research Skills - Dedicated - Competitive - Self-motivated - Committed - Team Player - Innovative - Independent - Written and Oral Communication Skills - Culture - Fast Paced

Projects

Spring Blog

Created a web application with Spring Boot that includes functionality to create and edit blog posts. To ensure the security of the web application, I implemented Spring Security, enabling the creation of secure user authentication and authorization processes. Additionally, I incorporated a database layer using Spring Data JPA to provide the necessary persistence functionality for blog post creation, editing, and retrieval.

Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Spring Boot Security, and MySQL.

Weather Map

A weather application that gives the forecast for locations around the world. The application is designed with a clean and intuitive interface that allows users to quickly and easily access the information they need. The application makes use of the latest weather data to provide hourly and daily forecasts for a variety of metrics, including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and humidity.

Skills: HTML, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, and OpenWeatherMap API

Interests

In my free time, I love hanging out with my family, whether it's going for a walk, playing board games, or just enjoying each other's company. Playing basketball is another passion of mine, as there's nothing like the feeling of making a great shot or winning a game with friends.

When I'm not playing sports, I enjoy watching them. Whether it's basketball, football, baseball, or soccer, I love the excitement of cheering for my favorite team and the thrill of a close game.

On days where I'm forced to stay indoors, I enjoy watching sci-fi and fantasy movies and television shows. Additionally, I'm a big fan of playing video games and exploring the latest technology advancements in the gaming world.