John Bain is a certified IT professional with over 15 years of experience in areas such as software development, database development, systems architecture, and web design on multiple platforms. He has worked as a senior software engineer, development director, and consulting engineer for various companies. Bain has expertise in technologies including Windows, Linux, databases, programming languages, and virtualization software. He maintains professional references from previous employers and clients.
1. John Bain
Address: 510 South Audubon Avenue, Unit C Tampa, Florida 33609
Tel: 813.908.0928 Cell: 813.526.5316 Email: john.bain@live.com
Certifications & Qualifications
MCTS, MCSA, MCSE and SharePoint Certified
15 years’ experience developing within .net, and Oracle java framework
15 plus years’ experience in database development
Multifaceted experience in systems architecture, systems design, software development, and web
design on multiple platforms.
Professionally experienced in both oral and written communication with fluency in English and
some conversational Spanish.
15 plus years’ experience with all layers of the OSI model
Summary of Technology Expertise
Operating Systems – Windows (all including Vista, 7 and 8), Windows Server
2000/2003/2008(R2)/2012/2016, Mac OS, UNIX, LINUX (all distributions), MS DOS, WINS/DNS
configuration, DHCP configuration, IIS Deployment, ESX VMWare (VSphere), Hyper-V (2008, 2012),
Clustering (SCVMM)
Web Technology – IIS, HTML, CSS, PHP, Flash Scripting, Flash, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Joomla, Java Script,
XML, XHTML
Programming – C#, C++ Visual, Java (8 and lower versions), Visual Basic, Delphi, HTML (5), CSS, PHP, Action
Script (Flash and Java), Advanced Shell scripting (Bash, Batch, etc.), CURL, Perl, Python, Ruby, XML, XSLT,
etc.
Database – SQL, MYSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Access
Data and Telecommunications – DNS (all protocols), Routing Protocols,
Routers/Bridges/Gateways/VLANs/etc. (Including Core routers for Data Centers), TCP/IP, Tunneling
protocols (GRE, IEEE 802.2 & .3, SSTP, PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC, SSH, etc.), Remote Configuration, NIC, VPN,
ISCSI, SAN, NAS, etc.
Hardware – All including: PC, Mac, Servers, Telephony, Routers, Printers, Cabling
Applications & Environments – Oracle, Active Directory, Group Policy Modeling, SQL, Sharepoint, Enterprise
Exchange, MS Visual Studios (All Versions), Eclipse, Net Beans, Visio, Microsoft Office Enterprise Suite
{Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint/Outlook/FrontPage/etc. - 15+years), Corel, Adobe CS4 and legacy (15+
years), MS Visual C++ 2008, 2010 and legacy, Goldmine, ACT!, Crystal Reports, Great Plains
Virtualization - Hyper-V (All versions), SCVMM, ESX-VMWare, Proxmox (all versions), and more.
Source Code Management – Git, ClearCase (All IBM Rational suites), SVN, Team Foundation Server, and
more.
Build Utilities – Maven, Ant, Make, OMake, DMake
2. Related Professional Experience
Verifone, Inc. 8/2013 – Present Clearwater, Florida
Sr. Software Engineer/Architect/SDLC Engineer
Introduced new framework to facilitate standardizedrelease cycle.
Served on Architecture board, proposing new methodof software componentization andpackaging, easing all points of
development anddeployment, through full lifecycle of the entire SDLC process.
Introduced, architected, and implementedAgile SDLC process to entire global Petro division, bringing them from a
waterfall baseddevelopment standard to an agile basedstandard.
Wrote proprietary tools to enable automation of software deployment anddistribution.
Developedproprietary algorithms for managing a custom buildprocess during SDLC cycle.
Served on Petro Process Board, proposing and implementing global changes to software development.
Managed and created all SCM protocols for new architecture model.
Architected and engineered environments to house entire suite of both proprietary andthird party tools.
Developedsecurity algorithms for managing data encryption, thereby keeping our proprietary source code safe.
Architected and deployedcustom Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Stash, Jenkins, HipChat, etc.) based interface for managing
and correlating our entire process, information andSDLC.
Sago Networks, Inc. 8/2011 – 8/2013 Tampa, Florida
Development Director/Sr. Systems Engineer
Served as Sr. Systems Engineer and Development Director
Workedon multiple development projects within development team: through full life cycle.
Between the Lead Developer andmyself, handled all development projects that came through Sago, including custom
proprietary application development for internal needs.
Development projects include: custom EMR/EHR application, multiple web applications, Ecommerce solution, Point of
Sale system, Custom Document Management System for multiple industries, etc.
Assisted in the development of the web application for the non-profit organization HookedOn Hope
(www.hookedonhope.org)
CreatedEnterprise level test environments for development projects.
Architected and engineered large enterprise solutions for major clients basedon RFPs, including virtualization, SaaS
deployment, Full domain environments, HAenvironments, andmuch more.
Architected and engineeredlarge NAS infrastructure to support our proprietary cloudbased services.
Architected Enterprise Exchange Environment (4 clusters, 10 servers) for three data centers. Managed all aspects,
including firewall andMX Filter.
Providedadvanced SQL database development andmaintenance for various clients.
Also, performedfunctions as Sr. Systems Admin for internal networks.
Architected and configuredinternal VIOP system.
Also served as a Sr. IP Engineer, architecting move from a spoke and wheel based network to
3. DGR Systems, Inc. 3/2011 – 8/2011 Tampa, Florida
Sr. Consulting Engineer – Contract Position
Consult with clients and their IT Managers to provide network, software and telephony solutions.
Configure andinstall client network and telephony infrastructure.
Developa server management structure for the client.
Planned and implementedclient network structure on all levels of the OSI model.
Providedon call support for clients when needed.
Installedand aided in configuring server andvirtual servers using MS Server 2011 for DGR systems.
Providedmultiple level support for customers and users.
Workedextensively within Cisco IOS and CCAenvironments to configure client VLANs to meet their needs.
Installedand trained clients on both software and hardware.
Designedall aspects of network infrastructure for clients.
Revolution Media, Inc. 1/2007 – Present Tampa, Florida
Owner, Project Manager, Consultant
Set up DHCP, DNS and SQL server for business.
Managed Active Directory, IIS services, User Objects and Accounts, Security, and all network infrastructure.
Managed client computers.
Providedhigh level, on call technical support for all clients.
Createddatabase and application UI for business contact management.
DevelopedVB Scripts for data transfer.
Developedand configuredseveral SharePoint environments for clients.
Providedconsulting services for local, regional andnational clients.
Workedas project manager handling every aspect of client’s needs.
Managed marketing andbrand development of large and small accounts, both regionally andnationally.
Managed web, print and multi-media basedadvertising and marketing projects.
Developedweb applications for multiple clients in multiple languages (C#, ASP.net, Java, PHP, HTML 4 & 5)
DevelopedSQL databases to interface with web applications
Consultedwith clients regarding their web presence and providedSEO (Search Engine Optimization) andSEM (Search
Engine Marketing) solutions.
Designedwebsites and mobile applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Professional (Dreamweaver,
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash), and multiple other development platforms for clients.
Used Flash and Java to create applets, animation and banner ads for websites.
American Products, Inc. 6/2008 – 10/2008 Oldsmar, Florida
Project Manager/Director –Contract Position
Developedand managed SEO/SEM campaign for the company.
Managed all IIS functions including mapping, certificates and development.
Createdand managed budget for all expenses within my department
CreatedVisual Basic applications to correlate data between Goldmine and MS Excel.
CreatedSQL queries for Goldmine for accounting department to use.
Developedqueries in Crystal Reports and performedanalysis using data.
Managed Goldmine database.
Increased traffic on website by over 40% within the first month of SEO/SEM campaign.
Acted as liaison between sales, marketing, ITand president of the company.
Maintainedoperating budget for my department.
4. Aubrey Organics, Inc. 11/1997 – 3/2000Tampa, Florida
Regional Manager/Application Engineer/Network Administrator
Used DELPHI for developing applications andmodules for Goldmine andGreat Plains Dynamics software.
Served as tech support for the company. Performednetwork, software and hardware installations andtroubleshooting
when needed.
CreatedSQL queries to mine and analyze data for multiple purposes.
Createdand implementedsales, marketing, advertising, merchandisingandpromotional strategies for the region.
Sales in the region experiencedconsistent growth with averages remaining above %120 of the set quota.
Developedcommunications standard with outside sales representatives in order to increase net profit.
GeneratedP and L, sales and budget reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly andannual basis.
Focused heavily on inventory andturn in order to make sure quotas were met.
Createdand implementednew plans that increasedprofits from new and current business relationships.
Workedon key accounts such as Whole Foods Markets, Wild Oats, CVX pharmacies and other chain stores and
distributors in the region with a consultative selling approach in order to increase profits from these types of accounts.
Representedcompany at industry trade shows, such as the NNFA, nationwide.
Hired, supervised and trainedrepresentatives in the region as needed.
5. John Bain References
Reference Name: Robert Moore
Reference Company: Sago Networks, Inc.
Reference Title: Development Team Manager
Phone: 813-368-1419
Email: r_moore9533@yahoo.com
Type: Professional
Reference Name: Jon Cox
Reference Company: Sago Networks.
Reference Title: COO
Phone: 813-267-8492
Email: coxmcse@live.com
Type: Professional
Reference Name: Mike Meyers
Reference Company: Sago Networks
Reference Title: Director
Phone: 813-846-1392
Email: meyersmp@gmail.com
Type: Professional
Reference Name: Ruth Erlich
Reference Company: Medical Dictation Associates,Inc.
Reference Title: Owner
Phone: 813-259-1587
Email: rutherlich@verizon.net
Type: Professional/Client
Reference Name: Chad Ruis
Reference Company: Harmon Chi Design
Reference Title: Owner, Graphic Designer
Phone: 813-766-7549
Email: cheetachad@gmail.com
Type: Professional/Client
Reference Name: Jason Jackson
Reference Company: Liquid Asset Services, Inc.
Reference Title: Owner
Phone: 813-900-0247
Email: jasonlas@tampabay.rr.com
Type: Professional/Client
Reference Name: Karen Ress
Reference Company: Aubrey Organics
Reference Title: National Sales Director
Phone: 813-873-2168
Email: karenr@aubreyorganics.com
Type: Professional
Reference Name: David Stockert
Reference Company: Sago Networks
Reference Title: Network Operations Supervisor
Phone: 813-455-6468
Email: dstockert83@hotmail.com
Type: Professional