MICHAEL J. WOLK
Senior Software Engineer
Rockville
Summary
Senior software engineer with extensive experience using Java and web-based technologies. Years of experience with agile, team-based development, peer reviews, documentation, and formal testing. History of excellent performance in all facets of software engineering. Excellent written and oral communication skills. B.S. in physics, M.S. in electrical engineering, both from the University of Maryland system.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Leidos (formerly Lockheed Martin Corporation)
1 2007 - Current
- During this time, I have performed software development, design, and testing on a number of air traffic management systems.
- For the past eight years, I have been a member of agile teams. I work collaboratively with other team members to plan sprints, complete sprints within the scheduled timeline, and improve team processes. I have experience as a backup Scrum Master.
- I participate in peer reviews of code, test procedures, and documentation.
- I write and update documentation.
- I write test plans and procedures, and conduct testing.
- I have the ability to complete work independently, but I collaborate with team members and others outside the team when appropriate or beneficial to the team.
- I provide help to more junior team members.
Software Engineer
3e Technologies International
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Developed software for a wireless sensor network
Engineer/Intern
Engenium Technologies Corp
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed modulation and demodulation software for custom wireless telecommunication systems,utilizing fast and memory-efficient C programs for real-time embedded applications on fixed-point DSPs.
- Successfully tested and debugged software.
Graduate Assistant
University of Maryland
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Performed research on error-control coding over wireless communication systems.
- Designed simulation software, analyzed data, and presented results, resulting in master's thesis.
- Led weekly discussion group, graded homework, and assisted students for thermodynamics,introductory physics, and introductory computer science courses.
Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
07.2001 - 01.2003
- Maintained National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operational applications.
- Provided off-hours and weekend support, helping to ensure high availability of systems.
- Implemented science upgrades to satellite data processing programs, giving scientists access to more accurate data.
- Maintained and upgraded NOAA web pages, enabling the user community to access data efficiently.
- Ported applications to new systems, allowing for a trouble-free transition and helping to extend the useful life of software.
Research Assistant
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Analyzed astrophysical data to find and classify active galactic nuclei, and helped to use the results to refine existing astrophysical models.
Research Assistant
University of Maryland
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Analyzed atmospheric physics experimental data to determine levels of carbon dioxide and other gases in air samples, and helped to use the results to refine existing atmospheric models.
Education
M.S - Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD 01.2003 - 12.2004
B.S - Physics
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD 09.1996 - 12.2000
Skills
Agile Team Experience, including backup Scrum Master experience, 8 years
Software Development, 13 years
Software Testing, 11 years
Software Design, 7 years
Java Development, 8 years
Peer Reviews and Documentation, 8 years
JSP, HTML, CSS, 7 years
Spring Frameworks, some experience
Databases, primarily MongoDB, 8 years
XML, 8 years
Microsoft Office, 20 years
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Timeline
Software Engineer
3e Technologies International
09.2005 - 12.2006
Engineer/Intern
Engenium Technologies Corp
08.2004 - 06.2005
M.S - Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland Baltimore County
01.2003 - 12.2004
Graduate Assistant
University of Maryland
01.2003 - 12.2004
Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
07.2001 - 01.2003
Research Assistant
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
06.2000 - 08.2000
Research Assistant
University of Maryland
08.1998 - 06.2000
B.S - Physics
University of Maryland Baltimore County
09.1996 - 12.2000
Senior Software Engineer
Leidos (formerly Lockheed Martin Corporation)
1 2007 - Current