## BIO
**David M. Asbell**
**Skills**
* Languages: C, C++, C-sharp, Java, XML, XSL, HTML, SQL, and JavaScript.
* Databases: Oracle 8i, Sybase, SQL Server
* Enterprise APIs: J2EE (EJB, JSP, Servlet, JMS, JNDI, JDBC), CORBA, COM
**Experience**
Planetweb Inc., Redwood Shores, CA 7/2000 to 5/2001 Chief Architect / Software Manager
* Conceptualized and developed the Enhanced Device Entertainment Network (EDEN) providing an extensible platform for delivering innovative services to Internet enabled consumer electronic devices.
* Developed and presented business case for EDEN to executive team and board of directors resulting in the approval of a 1 million dollar initial budget
* Worked closely with sales organization presenting EDEN to major silicon vendors including C-Cube, Mediamatics, and Philips Electronics.
* Developed EDEN software platform (Java/XML/XSL/Oracle) while providing technical management to the EDEN team.
Bluestone Software, Inc., Mt. Laurel, NJ & Mountain View, CA 6/98 to 4/2000 Principal Architect
* Utilized technical skills to evaluate and recommend potential partners, strategic alliances and acquisitions to Vice President of Business Development.
* Participated in strategic planning, providing input on competitor offerings, product differentiation, buy vs. build decisions, and the advantages and disadvantages of competing technologies.
* Managed the integration of partner product lines and services working closely with engineers from both parties.
Senior Software Engineer / Lead Architect
* Provided architecture for Bluestone’s e-business product, “Total-e-Business” based on Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and the use of XML as a component model
* Provided robust, scalable, fault tolerant implementations of the Servlet and JSP specifications from Sun Microsystems.
* Developed XML based Rules Engine and Console products for definition and execution of business rules utilizing XML as an extensible rule definition language.
* Developed complete e-commerce storefront utilizing JSP and Java Beans, demonstrating all functional capabilities of the “Total-e-Business” product.
Member, Advanced Technology Group (System Engineer / Project Manager)
* Worked with clients to develop and manage project requirements, schedules, and architectures given accelerated timeframes.
* Managed all aspects of Internet based applications development and deployment for partners and clients consisting of teams of 2 to 5 people.
* Developed integrations to systems including Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, Access, PeopleSoft, and Oracle Financials as well as internal legacy systems.
* Recommended and managed deployment strategies including hosting services, network infrastructure, hardware requirements, and performance testing.
* Provided mentoring services and best practices to clients and partners minimizing the learning curve associated with the adoption of new technologies.
InterMedia Interactive Software, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 11/96 to 6/98 Architect / Assistant Project Manager
* Developed C++ based real-time Internet casino gambling system, including client / server software, game modules, security models, communication protocols, and database design.
* Developed Java based Business Simulation Suite, which modeled real world business scenarios, for training of executive personnel.
* Developed C++ based X-Files Desktop Designer for FOX Television.
Platinum Technology, Plymouth Meeting, PA 3/96 to 11/96 Product Developer
* Developed Platinum’s Open Enterprise Management System (POEMS) service processing modules, utilizing C and ODBC, responsible for providing transparent access to collections of enterprise data sources.
* Developed significant portions of POEMS event notification system including a Java 1.0 API using the Java Native Interface.
* Participated in POEMS Internationalization effort.
PRC/Litton Inc., Bala Cynwyd, PA 9/92 to 3/96 Computer Analyst
* Designed and implemented UNIX/X-Windows/Motif based application for managing enormous amounts of system log information.
* Participated in the development and support of the U.S. Naval Automated Message Handling System capable of handling all naval message traffic.
* Designed and implemented client/server applications based on US Naval Research and Development (NRAD) specifications utilizing C, TCP/IP and a variety of relational database systems.
**Education**
* Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. - B.S. in Computer Science, 1995.
**Awards / Honors**
* Most Valuable Employee Award – Bluestone Software, Inc. (1999)
* Most Valuable Team Award – Bluestone Software, Inc. (1999)
* President’s Club – Bluestone Software, Inc. (1999)
* JSP Panel Birds of Feather Spokesperson – Java One (1999)
* EAI Panel Application Server Spokesperson – SD 2000 (2000)
**References**
* Excellent references are available upon request
## Area of Expertise
* Languages: C, C++, C-sharp, Java, XML, XSL, HTML, SQL, and JavaScript.
* Databases: Oracle 8i, Sybase, SQL Server
* Enterprise APIs: J2EE (EJB, JSP, Servlet, JMS, JNDI, JDBC), CORBA, COM
