Aaron Bernstein
St. Louis
Summary
Experienced software developer with 20 years of expertise in Java J2EE development, now transitioning into a Business Analyst, QA Tester, or Penetration Tester role. Equipped with a strong educational foundation in International Business Management (M.A. and B.A.), providing a unique perspective on aligning technical solutions with business strategies. Skilled in bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, analyzing requirements, and ensuring alignment of software solutions with business goals. Passionate about leveraging my extensive development background to contribute to business-oriented, high-quality software solutions. Proficient in gathering and documenting requirements, conducting system analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, secure, and scalable solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
12.2024 - Current
- Deliver personalized customer solutions by identifying the best woodworking products tailored to individual needs and budgets, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Educate customers on tool and material usage, simplifying complex concepts to empower users and enhance their project outcomes
- Lead woodworking classes, fostering skill development, product knowledge, and overall customer satisfaction
- Enhanced store efficiency by analyzing existing workflows and developing custom applications to streamline management processes, improving productivity and reducing manual tasks
- Consistently achieve top sales performance in such a short time
Lead Software Engineer
Biomerieux
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked on a J2EE/GWT user interface application for a blood culture testing device, which acted as the interface for a clinical machine and communicated with the device’s firmware
- Used requirements gathering and documentation skills to ensure the technical solution met the necessary business and clinical objectives
- Assisted with testing and validation processes to confirm the solution aligned with the required specifications and business goals
Senior Software Developer
Enterprise Holdings
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked on the App-Sec team maintaining multiple Struts and Spring apps that managed roles, permissions, and user data
- Identified and remediated vulnerabilities in applications through collaboration with security teams and understanding of business requirements
- Assisted in automating redundant tasks, improving workflow efficiency by focusing on business objectives to reduce manual intervention
Consultant
TekSystems/John Deere Financial
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Modernized the seller rewards system, translating business needs into technical specifications for a new SQL-based reporting system
- Helped analyze the legacy Informatica reporting system and develop a more efficient, business-aligned solution
Senior Software Developer
Modis/Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Worked as a Java/Angular developer in an Agile environment on multiple government invoicing applications
- Served as a Security Champion, ensuring security compliance in business requirements through code review, internal and external penetration tests, and remediation
- Supported testing efforts for secure microservices development in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Proprietor
AJB Technologies
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Developed a Shopping List/To-Do application, conducting user interviews and gathering requirements to ensure alignment with user needs and business objectives
- Translated user feedback into technical requirements and iterated on features based on feedback for improved usability and satisfaction
Consultant
TekSystems/Ameren
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported Oracle Identity Manager (OIM)
- Developed SQL reports in BI Publisher, working closely with business teams to align technical deliverables with business needs
Senior Programmer Analyst
Edward Jones
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked on the client-facing web application, Account Access, gathering requirements with business clients and ensuring that functionality aligned with business goals
- Coordinated with teams on defects, changes, and fixes, and established a code review and testing process to enhance software quality
Senior Software Engineer
Enterprise Holdings
06.2007 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Enterprise.com and a CRM application managing branch commercial accounts
- Partnered with stakeholders to identify business requirements for web services and ensured seamless synchronization of client data
Consultant
Meridian Enterprises
12.2006 - 05.2007
- Created templates and components for online applications
- Worked closely with business stakeholders to ensure engagement and feature implementation
Education
M.S. - Computer Science
University College London
12.2006
M.A. - International Business Management
University of Westminster
09.2003
B.A. - International Business Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO07.2000
Skills
- Analysis Skills: Requirements elicitation, documentation, stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, system analysis
- Documentation Tools: Atlassian Suite (incl Jira and Confluence), SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite
- Process Flow Modeling: UML, BPMN, Visio
- SQL: SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Postgres, MySQL
- Data Analysis: Informatica, Excel, Access
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
- Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, SQL
- Testing Experience:
Unit Testing: JUnit, Mockito
Integration\Functional\Refression Testing: Selenium, Cucumber
Security Testing: WhiteHat, BlackDuck, Contrast, Nexpose
API Testing: Postman, SoapUI
Performance Testing: Jmeter - Programming Frameworks: Spring (incl Boot), Struts, Hibernate, Angular
- CI/CD & Automation: Jenkins, Git, Maven, Bitbucket
- Security Tools & Defect Remediation: BlackDuck, WhiteHat, Contrast, Nexpose
Skillsummary
Requirements elicitation, Documentation, Stakeholder engagement, Business process analysis, System analysis, Atlassian Suite (incl. Jira and Confluence), SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, UML, BPMN, Visio, SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Postgres, MySQL, Informatica, Excel, Access, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, SQL, JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber, WhiteHat, BlackDuck, Contrast, Nexpose, Postman, SoapUI, Jmeter, Spring (incl. Boot), Struts, Hibernate, Angular, Jenkins, Git, Maven, Bitbucket, BlackDuck, WhiteHat, Contrast, Nexpose
Timeline
Sales Associate
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
12.2024 - Current
Lead Software Engineer
Biomerieux
10.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Software Developer
Enterprise Holdings
09.2022 - 07.2023
Consultant
TekSystems/John Deere Financial
06.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Software Developer
Modis/Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
01.2016 - 06.2022
Consultant
TekSystems/Ameren
06.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Programmer Analyst
Edward Jones
02.2014 - 06.2015
Proprietor
AJB Technologies
01.2014 - 03.2016
Senior Software Engineer
Enterprise Holdings
06.2007 - 01.2014
Consultant
Meridian Enterprises
12.2006 - 05.2007
M.A. - International Business Management
University of Westminster
B.A. - International Business Management
Webster University
M.S. - Computer Science
University College London
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