JAMES M BURKE
To obtain a position as a
Software Engineer, specializing in functional testing, development, or
automation.
New Mexico State University, Las
Cruces, NM Dec
2004
á Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
á Minor - Mathematics
á Graduated with a 3.44 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
á Areas of interest include: Operating Systems and
Computer Architecture.
Network Appliance, Inc., Research
Triangle Park, NC Oct
2005 - Present
Software Development
Engineer – Windows/Linux/VMware SAN Host Development
á Further product reliability and stability by
ensuring bugs are resolved in a timely manner.
á Ensure that all core and highly desirable items from
product plan are included in final release.
á Participate in planning meetings and stay current
with strategies for future releases.
á Create and execute unit and integration tests. Work with test to ensure product
reliability.
á Learn via eLearning, classroom training, mentors,
etc.
IBM Corporation, Tucson, AZ Jan
2005 – Sep 2005
Software Engineer
– SAN and Interoperability Test
á Brocade Fibre Channel SAN Test – Qualified
product with IBM disk and tape storage solutions. Tested multiple switches and routers along with their
corresponding firmware with various host bus adapters and operating systems
(Linux, Windows, AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, and Netware); worked with Brocade support
to resolve defects.
á IBM TotalStorage DS8000 Test – Thoroughly test
and stress the storage subsystem, using a variety of hosts, HBAs, and
configurations. Work closely with
IBM development to ensure all defects are resolved.
á Special project, test automation – Help
maintain my previous project; an application that will detect storage LUNs,
attached to a host (various Operating Systems) and prepare them to start I/O.
JB Computer Technologies, Las
Cruces, NM Mar
1996 – Dec 2004
Founder
á Provide computer consulting and technical support to
local businesses and residents.
á Design custom applications for local businesses to
fit their needs.
á Maintain and update the company website at
http://www.jbctech.com
IBM Corporation, Tucson, AZ Jan
2003 – Aug 2003; May 2004 – Aug 2004
Co-op Software Engineer
– SAN and Interoperability Test
á McData Fibre Channel SAN Test – Qualified
product with IBM disk and tape storage solutions. Tested McData switch firmware and Fabric Connectivity
Manager with various host bus adapters and operating systems (Linux, Windows,
AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, and Netware); worked with McData development to resolve
defects.
á Cisco iSCSI Storage Router Test – Qualified
product with IBM disk and tape storage solutions. Tested all aspects of hardware and firmware; worked with Cisco
development to resolve defects.
á Special project, test automation – Designed
and implemented an application which will detect storage LUNs attached to a
Windows host and prepare those LUNs to start I/O. The application is now multi-platform.
New Mexico State University, Las
Cruces, NM May 2001
– Jan 2003; Aug 2003 – May 2004
Student PC Systems
Administrator – Information & Communication Technologies
á Troubleshoot and resolve computer problems for
faculty and staff.
á Set-up and maintain Windows NT/2000 servers for
various student organizations.
á Install and configure software on Windows based
PCÕs.
Windows Workstation
Administration (Expert, 7 yrs)
Linux Operating System
(Advanced, 5 yrs)
Visual Basic (Advanced, 7
yrs)
Windows Server
Administration (Intermediate, 2 yrs)
Microsoft .NET Development
(Intermediate, 2 yrs)
C/C++/C# (Intermediate, 3
yrs)
Java Programming
(Intermediate, 2 yrs)
Software Engineering
(Intermediate, 2 yrs)
Database Design/Administration
(Intermediate, 3 yrs)
IBM Storage Products
(Intermediate, 2 yrs)
McData SAN Configuration
(Intermediate, 2 yrs)
Shell Scripting
(Intermediate, 2 yrs)
Fibre Channel/SCSI
Protocols (Intermediate, 1 yr)
Brocade SAN Configuration
(Intermediate, 1 yr)
UML Design (Novice, 1 yr)
AIX, HP-UX, Netware,
Solaris (Novice, 1 yr)
á Practical Fibre Channel/SCSI Protocol
á Golden Key International Honour Society –
Member
á Association for Computing Machinery – Member
á DeanÕs List