KEVIN MORTON
Bowie
Summary
Dynamic AI Software Developer with a proven track record at IBM, specializing in Generative AI and OpenAI API integration. Adept in Python programming and SQL database management, I excel in delivering innovative solutions. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning, driving impactful results in Agile environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Software Developer
AI Engineer/MS Power BI, Power Platform, Azure
07.2025 - Current
- Hands-on with Generative AI & OpenAI APIs.
- Gained hands-on experience building and deploying custom GPT-based applications using OpenAI's API.
- Integrated prompt engineering techniques to fine-tune model responses for different business use cases.
- Completed AI-Focused Online Certifications for Simplilearn Generative AI, Microsoft/Simplilearn Power BI for Beginners and Simplilearn Build Custom GPT with OpenAI.
- Learned how to use Power BI for data analysis and visualization, supporting AI-driven decision-making.
- Built dashboards and reports from various data sources to derive actionable business insights.
- Currently taking online classes for MS Certifications in Azure and Power BI.
- Certs slated for April 2026.
- Languages & Tools: Python, OpenAI API, Notebooks, Power Platform, Power Automate, Power BI, Git, Azure.
- Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Continuous Learning, Communication, Adaptability.
Sr. Software Developer
Comso Inc/ Integral Federal Inc.
Fort Meade
11.2016 - 08.2025
- Coldfusion developer, creating applications using ColdFusion 2023 and Dreamweaver CC to create and maintain Department of Defense DISA’s CMIS employee application at Fort Meade, Md.
- Setup and configuration of ColdFusion servers and IIS servers in a Windows 10 environment.
- Developed SQL scripts using SQL Server 2019.
- SCRUM/AGILE methodology is used for monthly sprints.
- Daily use of Coldfusion CFC’s, HTML and CFScript.
- Daily use of MS SQL Server 2019 (v15) scripting, SQL calls and stored procedure maintenance.
- Coded to Section 508 compliance and cybersecurity best practices for DOD STIGS.
- Experience with GIT, Jenkins, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps environment.
- Hands on experience with BASH and Python.
- Contract moved to Integral Fed.
Sr. Software Developer
IBM
Washington
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Updated and maintained .NET applications using Visual Studio 2015 with MS Framework 4.5/4.6.
- Version control was done through Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
- Coding methods and functions using ASP.NET 2.0, VB.NET, C# and HTML.
- Troubleshot and resolved bugs in .NET applications to ensure optimal development environment.
- Other duties were development of multiple Powerbuilder applications used by the CFTC (Commodity Futures and Trading Commission).
- Migration of applications from PB 11.5 to 12.6.
- Performed daily task in an AGILE/SCRUM environment.
- Task included Datawindow updates using PFC, embedded SQL, stored procedure updates, and general Powerscripting task.
- Software used for identifying traders, commodities, and amounts being traded.
- Application was deployed to users desktops in a Windows 7 environment.
Sr. Software Developer
Lockheed Martin
Fort Meade
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Java Developer working on the Planning Budget Tracking System Application.
- PBTS enables Armed Forces Information Services (AFIS) to manage its budget processes.
- In doing so, PBTS maintains budget items like obligations, funds control, purchase orders, and payroll for DOD wide accounts.
- PBTS consist of web enabled technologies such as Oracle Weblogic 10, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Java Server Faces (JSF).
- Weblogic is used to create .EAR files and Oracle 10g is used as the back end database.
- Source control is handled by Star Team.
- EAR files were built using MAVEN 2.2.
- Also coded in ColdFusion 7/9 and developed using Dreamweaver CS4 to create prototype applications.
- Setup and configuration of ColdFusion servers, IIS servers and JRUN servers.
- Developed and maintained procedures and triggers in SQL Server 2008 R2, Visual Studio 2008, and Toad 10 for Oracle.
- Other technologies used were LDAP, Active Directory, and Crystal Reports.
Sr. Powerbuilder/Oracle Database Developer
Discovery Communications
Silver Spring
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Sr. developer/analyst working on the Dealbuilder Application.
- Dealbuilder utilizes PB 9, with an Oracle 9i back end.
- Primarily a back end application, with the majority of business logic placed in stored procedures.
- Responsible for developing Oracle Stored Procedure code in PL/SQL, unit testing, and deploying to QA environments.
- Tools used are TOAD, SQL Plus, Source Safe and Remedy for ticket tracking.
- Also developed and maintained SQL Server (SQL Server 7.0 and SQL Server 2005/ Visual SQL Server Studio) databases using Transact-SQL to develop, packages and procedures for other Powerbuilder 9 applications.
Sr. Powerbuilder Developer/Analyst
US Census Bureau (Census)
Suitland
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Sr. Powerbuilder developer/analyst working on the CMOCS (Coverage Measurement Operations Control System) for the US Census Bureau.
- CMOCS is a control and tracking system for CCM operations in the Regional Census Centers.
- The system tracks and reports progress on CCM operations.
- System used for the 2010 Census.
- CMOCS is written in PowerBuilder 11.5 using Powerbuilders PFC and Object Oriented (OO) concepts.
- Backend processing is written in C/P/L SQL stored procedures on a SUN/Solaris UNIX server.
- Both of these components interact with an ORACLE 10G database, which reside on a SUN/Solaris server.
- TOAD for Oracle and PVCS Version Manager 8.2 were also used for project.
Powerbuilder/Java Development
Financial Management Services (FMS)
Hyattsville
05.2000 - 11.2008
- JAVA/J2EE / Sr. Powerbuilder developer for U.S. Department of Treasury.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining the FMS224 and FMS224 Bulk applications, which are used by the D.O.T. to receive information about the financial conditions and operations of federal agencies.
- The FMS224 provides Treasury with reports of agency payments and collections which serve as a basis of Treasury’s publications to Congress and to the public regarding federal revenues and expenditures.
- System developed using Powerbuilder 6.5/10.0 and Sybase System 12 on a UNIX platform.
- Re-engineered to be J2EE compliant, using IBM’s Websphere (v 6.0), JAVA, JavaScript interfacing with Oracle 9i/10g.
- Other tools include EJB’s, Servlets, JSP, Struts and ClearCase for version control.
- Also coded C and C++ scripts and Oracle stored procedures.
Sr. Software Developer
Orbital Sciences
Linthicum
11.1999 - 05.2000
- Developed and maintained a transportation management system (OrbCAD-NT) used for tracking and locating moving vehicles.
- Software was developed using Powerbuilder 7.0 and MS SQL Server 7.0.
- OrbCAD-NT incorporated object oriented development standards along with the use of Orbital Sciences pre-defined base class object and Powerbuilders PFC.
- Lead Powerbuilder developer on an eight member team.
Education
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING DIPLOMA -
Computer Learning Center
Springfield, VA01.1992
B.S. - MARKETING
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD01.1989
Skills
- Generative AI
- OpenAI API
- Power BI
- Python programming
- SQL database management
- Agile methodology - CI/CD
- Coldfusion
- Java, Javascript, HTML
- SQL Server, SQL
- Oracle, Powerbuilder
Clearance
03/2021
Timeline
AI Software Developer
AI Engineer/MS Power BI, Power Platform, Azure
07.2025 - Current
Sr. Software Developer
Comso Inc/ Integral Federal Inc.
11.2016 - 08.2025
Sr. Software Developer
IBM
01.2014 - 10.2016
Sr. Software Developer
Lockheed Martin
03.2011 - 01.2014
Sr. Powerbuilder/Oracle Database Developer
Discovery Communications
02.2010 - 03.2011
Sr. Powerbuilder Developer/Analyst
US Census Bureau (Census)
11.2008 - 02.2010
Powerbuilder/Java Development
Financial Management Services (FMS)
05.2000 - 11.2008
Sr. Software Developer
Orbital Sciences
11.1999 - 05.2000
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING DIPLOMA -
Computer Learning Center
B.S. - MARKETING
Bowie State University