------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maha Anna Email: mahaanna@yahoo.com Web : http://www.javaranch.com/maha ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Objective To obtain a Java Programmer / Java Developer position preferably including Servlet,Java Server Pages (JSP),JDBC responsibilities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Certifications Sun Certified Java Programmer ( SCJP 2) with a score of 93% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Education - Bachelor of Engineering ( B.E ) from Anna University, Chennai (Madras), India. - Awarded with National Merit Scholarship for outstanding performance in 10th Grade. - Ranked 1st in school and Educational District level in 12th Grade ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Computer Languages : - Java - Java Script - HTML - CSS - C ------------------------------------------------------------------------ System Experience : - Windows NT Work Station - Windows 98 - DOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Skill Name Skill Level Last used Experience 1. Java Expert Currently used 18 months 2. Servlets Intermediate Currently used 6 months 3. Java Server Pages Intermediate Currently used 6 months 4. JDBC Intermediate Currently used 6 months 5. SQL Intermediate Currently used 6 months 6. HTML Intermediate Currently used 6 months 7. Java Script Beginner Currently used 6 months 8. Tomcat 3.1 Intermediate Currently used 6 months 9. JSWDK Intermediate Currently used 6 months 10.Jakartha's 'Ant' Intermediate Currently used 3 months 11.MySQL database Intermediate Currently used 6 months 12.Access database Intermediate Currently used 6 months 13.NetObject's NetFusion Expert Currently used 12 months ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Professional Experience : ------------------------- 1. Object oriented programming using Java ( 1 year ) 2. Launched a Servlet / JSP based web application ------------------------------------------------ - Did design, development and testing of a medium sized Servlet, JSP based Java Web Application. - Deployed at http://www.webappcabaret.com/maha/index.html . - This application is meant to be used to create , maintain and report consulting resources deployed nationwide for an IT Consulting Services company. The main features include : - Login authentication - Multiple levels of user access - Intuitive user interface - Flexible report generation features - (MS-EXCEL or HTML formats). This Web Application has the following components: - Servlets - ( Total of 6 ) - Java Server Pages - ( Total of 29 ) - Java Beans - (Total of 28 ) - Utility Java classes - (Total of 8 ) - MYSQL Data Base - Apache's Tomcat 3.1 Servlet Container - Jakartha's 'Ant' Application Build Tool - Can generate EXCEL or HTML formatted Reports The demo of this Web Application can be seen at http://www.webappcabaret.com/maha/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Created and maintain a Java Certification web site ( http://www.javaranch.com/maha ) Participated actively in Java Discussions at www.javaranch.com ( nearly 1000 posts) during my Java Certification preparation. Upon invitation from many people, collected all Java related resources and other materials, which I used and found useful for the SCJP Certification and made it freely available in this web site. Receive a lot of appreciation from users for this work. The highlights of this site are : - Nearly 1200 visitors use this site per day . - updated SCJP Objectives - Java resources - Some of (300 out of 1000) my best Java discussions contributed at www.javaranch.com , organized Sun Certified Java Certification Exam objective wise which are found very informative by users. The URL is http://www.javaranch.com/maha/Discussions/discussions.html - A very good collection of free Mock Exams list (nearly 50 links) for Sun Certified Java Programmer Exam which I used and found useful. URL: http://www.javaranch.com/maha/_Mock_Exams/_mock_exams.html - Preparation tips for SCJP Exam. - SCJP Frequently Asked Questions - Java job sites 4. Moderate a Servlet / JSP discussion forum ------------------------------------------- - Currently work as a Co-Moderator and Co-Sheriff of Servlets and JSP Discussion forum at Javaranch. The URL is http://www.javaranch.com/cgi-bin/ubb/Ultimate.cgi - Previously worked as moderator for Java Certification Forum in the same.web site. - The URL which shows the celebration day on which I became as Sun Certified Java Programmer is http://www.javaranch.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/001397.html 5. Credited by Java book author Mr.Bill Brogden ----------------------------------------------- - Credited by well-known Java Book author Bill Brogden for finding a technical error in his book JAVA 2 EXAM CRAM. The URL is http://www.javaranch.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/001086.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Work Experience Total programming experience of 4 years 1. Senior software engineer ( 3 years ) ----------------------------------- - Worked as a Senior Software Engineer for DIGICON (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED , Chennai, India , for 3 years. - Responsibilities included Design, Development, Testing of Communication Software using 'C' Language. - Involved in 16 projects mainly in Design and Development phase. Lead a team of 8 people. - Appreciated by one of our clients CITIBANK for providing a very good professional service in their complex business need. 2. Associate engineer ( 1 year ) ---------------------------- - Worked as an Associate Engineer for WTI ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY , Coonoor, India for 1 year. During this period undergone 'C' Language Training and developed a Restaurant Information System, Data Compression Tool and involved in testing of other company products. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Preferrence Preferring Contract or Permanent positions in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. (Currently live in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************ REFERENCE URLS ( The following URLS link to the various types of workdone by me : ) ************************************************************************ 1. Home Page http://www.javaranch.com/maha 2. Servlet/JSP Web Application http://www.webappcabaret.com/maha/index.html 3. Moderator of Servlet/JSP discussion forum http://www.javaranch.com/cgi-bin/ubb/Ultimate.cgi 4. Popular Mock Exams list http://www.javaranch.com/maha/_Mock_Exams/_mock_exams.html 5. Very informative 300 Java dicussions http://www.javaranch.com/maha/Discussions/discussions.html 6. Moderator of Java Certification discussion forum http://www.javaranch.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/001397.html 7. Credit from popular Java book author Mr. Bill Brogden http://www.javaranch.com/ubb/Forum24/HTML/001086.html 8. updated online RESUME http://www.javaranch.com/maha/Java_Job_sites/Resume/resume.html ***********************************************************************