Lawrence M. Gelberg
larry@gelberg.com

Education:

1976 - 1981  Boston University -  Boston, MA
B.S. in Computer Engineering - Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Professional Certifications: Java Programmer, Solaris 8 Systems Administration, Solaris 8 Network Administrator

Technologies and Skills:

• Languages: Flex(2,3), ActionScript, Java, Javascript, PHP, Perl, C, VC++, HTML, XML, XSL, FORTRAN, Assembly
• Tools: Eclipse, SourceSafe, SVN, Perforce, Bugzilla, Resin, Apache, Tomcat, WebSphere, Photoshop
• PC Workstations: Windows (all flavors), Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu)
• UNIX Workstations: SUN, HP, DEC, Stardent, IBM, Silicon Graphics
• Mainframes: CRAY, DEC VAX (VMS), Alliant FX/8

Work Experience:

July, 2007 to Present -  Allurent
Software Architect - (Flex/Actionscript Architect and Developer)

• Design and implementation of Flex-based e-commerce components for high-end internet shopping sites.
• In the Product Development group, I created the component library for Allurent’s “Display” product – a set of product display components which demonstrate a wide variety of presentation techniques including animation.
• User Interface architect for Allurent’s “Navigation” product – a highly configurable interface based on hierarchical search engine results.
• As a “loaner” to our Services group, I was technical lead on a “Product Details/Inline Cart” implementation for Urban Outfitters, and was a lead developer on a custom cell phone/plan picker for Alltel.

Aug, 2004 to June, 2007 -  Openwave Systems Inc.
Principle Software Engineer, Messaging Systems

• Leadership role in the Continuing Engineering group, maintaining and upgrading a web-based email system (Webedge).  Tasks include translation of requirements to functional specifications, implementation and debugging of core product features, coordinating with domestic and international Q/A groups, and various customer liaison activities (problem solving, performance tuning, installation customization)
• Technologies include Java (J2EE) and Javascript using the Resin Application Server with JSPs, Struts, Tiles, and Ajax
• Some of my larger projects include web security audits (for Cross-Site Scripting and a Spam mitigation), WML interface generation, and POP and IMAP connectivity.

Aug, 2000 to August, 2004 -  Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Member of Technical Staff, Market Development Engineering

• Responsible for interfacing with developers in the Financial Services industry and providing engineering support in the areas of benchmarking, performance tuning, architectural reviews, bug filing and tracking.
• Sole support engineer for SunGard, a $1.2B Financial Services software solutions provided. Supported six different divisions and the development activities for dozens of products.
• Obtained Professional Certifications for Java Programmer, Solaris 8 Systems Administration, Solaris 8 Network Administrator

Nov, 1999 to Aug, 2000 -  e-Travel, Inc. - Waltham, MA
Senior Web Applications Developer, User Interface Group Team Leader

• Created new User Interfaces, based on XML and XSL stylesheets, to augment a legacy B2B e-Commerce Travel Management application. The application consists of approximately 40 screens (URLs) and popups and was implemented in four months.
• Techniques include server-side C++ programming and client-side XSL stylesheet design (layout and graphics) and JavaScript programming.
• Extended the application through the implementation of "skins" which allow the application to have different appearances tailored for specific customers needs.

Sept, 1994 to Oct, 1999 -  Fidelity Investments - Boston, MA
Architect/SWE, Fidelity Interactive & Systems Company

• Created server-side Java programs for financial planning. These tools are available on Fidelity’s external Internet site (http://www.fidelity.com) to Fidelity customers. Software is developed under NT using SourceSafe and VisualCafe and then deployed on Solaris. Emphasis is on rapid development balanced with superior quality and scalability.
• Created interactive, multi-dimensional visualization tools for financial data (portfolio attribution, risk management, global market data) using both UNIX- (AVS, VDI) and web-based (client-side Java ,VRML) toolkits. These tools are intranet-based for Fidelity use only.
• Specified and oversaw the installation of the Electronic Chartroom and the "Chartroom on the Web".
• Promoted the business use of the Intranet and Internet through product evaluations, prototyping, and seminar management. Specific areas of expertise include groupware, multimedia, and stock chart distribution (via PDF and Java).

June, 1988 to Aug, 1994 - Advanced Visual Systems Inc. - Waltham, MA
Founder/Senior Member of Technical Staff (1/91 - 8/94)

• Designed, programmed, and maintained multi-dimensional visualization and image processing systems.
• Technical liaison to customer base via: WWW, newsgroups, speaking internationally at User Group Meetings, teaching SIGGRAPH courses, contributing to the International AVS Center.

Member of Technical Marketing Staff (6/88 - 1/91)

• Produced and delivered trade show demonstrations focusing on computer graphics, animation, image processing and scientific visualization.
• Authored and delivered technical papers, videos, and marketing literature.

May, 1985 to June, 1988 - TASC - Reading, MA
Computer Graphics and Visualization Scientist

• Created and managed a computer graphics animation laboratory for the visualization of space-based missions.
• Researched and published techniques for modeling natural phenomena such as clouds, smoke, and haze.
• Produced two commercial computer-generated animations shown on "The Koppel/Jennings Report", ABC, Aug. 7, 1987 and the ABC coverage of the Calgary Olympics, Feb. 1988. The animations were based on the merging of remotely sensed data and other geographic information.

July, 1984 to May 1985 - Advanced NMR Systems Inc. - Woburn, MA
Member of Technical Staff

• Part of a small team responsible for designing and implementing the software for an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) stations. Primary tasks included developing all image processing software, and developing multi-task and multi-processor communications.

Oct, 1982 to May, 1984 - Parker Brothers -  Beverly, MA
Video Game Designer

• Design and programming of original video games for home video game systems. Completed games include "Ewok Adventure" and "Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!" for the Atari 2600 and 400/800/5200 home computers.

Awards & Honors:

• Chairman, 1992 Boston Workshop on Volume Visualization, sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH, Oct. 19-20, 1992
• Boston University Trustee Scholarship (full tuition for Academic Merit)
• Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society
• Boy Scouts of America Eagle Award

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