jasonrexilius.com

Experienced web systems architect with over 10 years in unix-based environments
Strong public speaking and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Broad knowledge base of technology trends and convergence patterns enabling vision building and strategic planning
In-depth knowledge of web technologies, open source software and cutting edge approaches to large scale web systems development
Diverse industry domain knowledge in areas such as national security, wireless, banking and finance, and internet technology

hostedLABS - Startup in the software-as-a-service industry
August 2004 - Present
Founder and Chief Architect

Designed a decentralized, extreme-high-availability platform for next-generation web applications, leveraging Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP and Perl technologies.
Developed an initial prototype and first group of web applications for the grid-like platform exploiting concepts such geographically distributed DNS, Linux process clustering, shared-nothing architectures and transportable session states.
Acquired beta users and partners, bringing real-world customers into the development process at the very earliest stages helping drive user interface design and exploration of new Web technologies.
Incorporated market and user feedback into final product development efforts and altered branding, pricing and marketing approaches as needed.
Gave many presentations to both customers and potential investors and led business development efforts at networking events and conferences.

hostedLABS - Consulting and professional services practice
August 2004 - Present
Principal Consultant

Performed project management and architectural review services for a client in the video surveillance technology industry as part of an R&D grant awarded by large defense contractor.
Managed the clients outsourced software engineering team in Shanghai including multiple trips to Shanghai for team building and restructuring efforts
Ad Hoc development efforts for a client in the business intelligence software industry helping meet existing customer demands and secure new sales.
Built and delivered web services for clients in the hosting and consulting industry allowing them to deliver on-demand scaling and high-availability services to their customers by leveraging the hostedLABS platform.

JP Morgan (Bank One) - Corporate Internet Group, Capital Markets, Architecture
February 2002 - August 2004
Web Applications Architect

Lead technical architect for Capital Markets sector in the Corporate Internet Group
Architect for $20mil Commercial Banking Treasury Management portal project
Led data mapping and validation efforts for conversion to new Treasury Management Web Portal
Assessed and reviewed vendor technologies and software products for integration into existing projects
Designed security, single-sign-on and entitlements solutions for various commercial banking web projects
Modeled data interactions and process flows of Wires and ACH transactions through new Treasury Management Portal and planned data conversions
Planned and documented target systems architecture, including Linux migration strategies and next generation web portals
Worked heavily with technologies such as IBM Websphere, MQ, BEA's Weblogic, LAMP(php and perl), Tomcat, JBoss, Tibco, Reuters, Bloomberg, Oracle, Sybase, RSA, and many others.
Served as technical problem-solver and architecture group subject matter expert for open-source technologies

JP Morgan (Bank One) - Corporate Internet Group, Capital Markets, Architecture
February 2001 - February 2002
Lead FX Developer

Lead developer/architect for new Capital Markets Research portal project, which enabled heavier use of Capital Markets products by Retail banking and other commercial banking groups.
Designed Web Analytics system combining both internal auditing controls and vendor products such as WebTrends, evaluating solutions from vendors such as Web Side Story and others.
Integrated Foreign Exchange trading applications with risk management systems and developed new non-real-time trading interface for Retail banking.

Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood - Global law firm
June 2000 - February 2001
Unix Systems Consultant

Migrated services from legacy Dynix PTX (unix) platform to new Numa PTX systems and prepared for migration to IBM AIX system.
Designed and automated system back-up, maintenance, and monitoring software improving system survivablity.
Standardized operations policies and procedures for US and international offices enhancing maintainability despite turnover in operators.
Installed Apache web servers and developed web interface for simple systems administration in Perl.
Intergrated Oracle systems monitoring and status checking into Web interface providing greater visibility to management and less-technical staff.
Performed basic security auditing of network from outside, highlighting holes and recommending action.
Developed disaster recovery automation software and checklists.

Exelon (Commonwealth Edison) - Electric utility, deregulation project
March 2000 - June 2000
Senior Analyst/Architect Consultant

Provided technical guidance to development staff comprising of in-house and contract employees.
Developed and coordinated development standards and methods on Sun Solaris and Sybase systems.
Analyzed existing C and shell code and procedures and recommending improvements and offering new perspectives.
Assisted in root-cause analysis of various problems and suggested strategic fixes

Motient Corp - Nationwide wireless data network
February 1999 - March 2000
Network Analyst

Designed, built, and maintained information systems used to analyze wireless network traffic using Oracle and SAS on an AIX platform.
Analyzed wireless network performance, detecting problems, and assisting operations in resolving issues.
Planned and coordinated code changes to both network systems and information systems to improve management of the wireless network.
Rewrote all SAS programs improving efficiency 90% while adding functionality and depth of information.
Completed design, initial development, and testing in 6 months with the following 6 spent adding functions, reports, and ad hoc programming.

Motorola - iDEN wireless voice and data infrastructure
March 1998 - February 1999
Software Engineer

Performed on-site patch installations and Informix database maintenance functions to real-time unix systems.
Brought real-world scenarios and experience to testing procedures helping improve the overall product.
Identified bugs and their solutions and highlighted possible enhancements to meet field needs.
Developed solutions to field engineering needs by altering existing code mostly Bourne Shell and C

US Air Force - Real-time, multi-source, joint intelligence center
March 1994 - November 1999
Intelligence Analyst

Key analyst in many real-time intelligence missions including Bosnia, Kosovo, North Korea, and others.
Part of core team of analysts used to evaluate and define next-generation exploitation and analysis systems
Developed new research methodology improving the accuracy and timeliness of reports by 20%.
Gave informational presentations to various public news agencies, Congressional Arms Committee staff, and other intelligence organizations.
Improved the end intelligence product by driving system requirements, raising the standard for research, and developing a comprehensive training system
Part of communities-of-interest for many new intelligence gathering systems.
Performed operational and technology integration efforts for many new platforms including unmanned vehicles.

B.A. in information technology
Many courses, conferences, and symposiums and wide array of technologies and disciplines.
Speak conversational Mandarin Chinese
Held Top Secret/SCI clearance with many compartments
Active member in open-source community