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Phillip Goff

3742 Rouge Way Louisville, Kentucky, 40218 United States 

phillipgoff@hotmail.com   502-693-9522    www.phillipgoff.com

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Summary

A Senior Software Engineer who is a CompTIA A+, Project+ and Security+ Certified Information Technology professional with over 30 years of experience building technology projects from concept to completion with remarkable deadline sensitivity. 

  • I am also a Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE). 

  • I also possess IAT Level II Certification via the US Department of Defense. 

  • I possess an Active Top-Secret Security Clearance, an Active Secret Security Clearance and an Active Public Trust Security Clearance. 

  • Experience includes Software Configuration Management, IT Management, QA Management, Project Management, Application Development, Web Application Development, scaled agile framework (SAFe), and Relational Database Development/Management. 

  • Strong analytical skills combined with experience in object-oriented programming techniques, agile methodology and database-driven applications. Ability to work as a member of a technology team as well as independently. An effective communicator who can interact well with both technical and non-technical audiences. 

  • I am also a longtime member of the Microsoft Partner Network and MSDN.

Specialties: Agile Scrum, Azure DevOps, IT Management, eCommerce, Software Quality Assurance, Windows Server Management, PolyCom VOIP System Management, Exchange Email System Management, IT Project Management, Agile Scrum Development, Web Development (ASP, ASP.NET, C#, Telerik, Xamarin, VBA, COLDFUSION, HTML5, CSS, XML, , SharePoint, DreamWeaver, HomeSite), Databases (MS-SQL, Oracle, mySQL), PeopleSoft Development (PeopleTools, PeopleCode), Graphics and Multimedia (Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Director), Govt Sect. 508 Compliance, DoD STIG Compliance, Microservices and much more....


Experience

DMI (Digital Management, LLC)

 Software Engineer - Contract


June 2024 - Present

This FTE engagement required a Secret Security Clearance and also that I be CompTIA A+ CE and CompTIA Security+ CE Certified. My current A+ CE and Security+ CE Certifications are valid through 2026.

  • This was a 100% remote engagement.  Assignment is with the US Army Human Resource Command at Fort Knox, KY.

  • This engagement required a Secret Security Clearance.

  • I am a C# .NET Web and Database Programmer supporting the US Army HRC Soldier Management System application.

  • Perform software coding and project deployment tasks.

  • Efficiently coordinate all software application release deployments. 

  • My toolset includes Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, Oracle databases and Microsoft SQL databases. 

  • Utilize scaled agile framework (SAFe) to keep all projects and tasks on track.

  • I create extensive process documentation and SOP documents as well.

SAIC – Science Applications International Corporation

 Senior Software Engineer / Configuration Manager: SAIC - Contract


November 2011 - July 2024

These FTE engagements required a Top-Secret Security Clearance, a Secret Security Clearance, a Public Trust Clearance and also that I be CompTIA A+ CE and CompTIA Security+ CE Certified. My current A+ CE and Security+ CE Certifications are valid through 2026. I also acquired the CompTIA Project+ Certification in April 2022.

04/2024- 07/2024: 

Product Configuration Manager with the US Air Force Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). 

  • This was a 100% remote engagement.  HQ is/was in Reston, VA.

  • This engagement required a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

  • The Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) vision is a unified domain and control system that connects existing sensors and shooters, and distributes the available data to all domains (air, land, sea, cyber, and space).

  • This contract engagement is/was a consortium of five different companies to fulfill the contract requirements: SAIC, Raytheon, L3Harris, Leidos and Northrup Grumman. Each company is tasked with different facets of the overall project.

  • Perform software configuration and project deployment tasks.

  • Efficiently coordinate all software application release deployments. 

  • My toolset included Atlassian Confluence and Atlassian Jira. 

  • Utilized scaled agile framework (SAFe) to keep all projects and tasks on track.

  • I created extensive process documentation and SOP documents as well.

11/2011 – 04/2021 AND 05/2022 – 04/2024

Senior Software Engineer/Business Analyst with the DoD at Fort Knox US Army Human Resources Command. 

  • This is/was a 100% remote engagement. HQ is/was in Fort Knox, KY.

  • This engagement required a Secret Security Clearance.

  • Member of SAIC's support team for the US Army Human Resources Command's Soldier Management System as a .NET C# Developer and as a Microsoft SQL Developer and an Oracle Database Developer.

  • Toolset included C#, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, Angular, Bootstrap, MS Visual Studio 2022, Azure DevOps, GIT, HP Fortify 4.02, MS SQL 2012 R2, Oracle 11.2g, Adobe Creative Suite and Balsamiq for wireframing, 

  • Our development team is an Agile Scrum team. We have daily standups, and regular sprints as we fulfill the US Army Human Resource Command’s various requests and tasks. 

  • We utilize scaled agile framework (SAFe) principles in our methodology. 

  • We also create Web Service and Windows Service APIs on an as-needed basis for the applications that we support.

  • Created extensive process documentation and SOP documents as well.

05/2021- 05/2022: 

Software Configuration/Deployment Manager with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Kansas City, MO. 

  • This was a 100% remote engagement.

  • This engagement required a Public Trust Security Clearance.

  • I was redeployed for one year within SAIC to this assignment due to a contract gap with SAIC’s contract with the US Army Human Resource Command. Following that one-year period, I returned to my same previous position as a Senior Software Engineer with the US Army Human Resource Command at Fort Knox.

  • Perform software configuration and project deployment tasks for both the USDA FSA Conservation Program and the USDA FSA Price Support Program. 

  • Efficiently coordinate all software application release deployments. 

  • My toolset included Atlassian Confluence and Atlassian Jira. 

  • Utilized scaled agile framework (SAFe) to keep all projects and tasks on track.

  • I created extensive process documentation and SOP documents as well.

Concurrently with my position with SAIC, I received the AFCEA 2016 General George S. Patton Jr. Leadership Award and the AFCEA 2017 Major General Merritte W. Ireland Meritorious Service Award.

 

Arison Insurance Services – Louisville, KY

03/2010- 11/2011: 

Manager of Information Systems. 

  • This was a Director level position. As Manager of IT for Arison, I oversaw the streamlined operation of the IT department and ensured that it aligned with the business objectives of the Firm.
  • Arison Insurance Services, with annual revenues approaching $5 million, was one of the premier employee benefits agencies in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, providing a wide-range of employee benefits products and related services to clients throughout Kentucky. Arison operated offices in Louisville, Lexington, London, Pineville, Pikeville, Bowling Green and Owensboro, KY.
  • Arison offered me the chance to utilize my management skills as well as my IT skills.  
  • I was a member of the Executive Leadership Team.  
  • I maintained the Firm's entire web presence, which included both the main websites and numerous client portal sites.  
  • I maintained the Firm's WAN, LAN, and VOIP networks; all Windows 2003 servers, Windows XP & 7 workstations. Apple iPad 2's, and our PolyCom VOIP phones. I provided custom application design, digital artwork/interface design and programming for a number of web-based initiatives. The platforms were Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, SQL 2008, MS Visual Studio 2008 (C#, ASP.NET), Skype, SpiceWorks, Belarc Advisor, OpenDNS and Adobe Creative Suite 4. 
  • I also created DR plans for the company's IT infrastructure. 
  • I also provided digital photography services to the company (portraits, events, etc.). 
  • Created extensive process documentation and SOP documents as well.

 

University of Louisville – Louisville, KY

04/2002- 03/2010: 

Enterprise Programmer Analyst IV. 

  • Analyzed, Designed and Programmed University PeopleSoft Applications, Websites (ColdFusion, Classic ASP, C#, dot NET, Plone CMS and Oracle Java), Oracle Databases, Mobile Applications (Palm OS), and numerous Desktop Applications. Also administered the Google Search Appliance, the SawMill web log tracker, and the Large File Transfer system. Created extensive process documentation and SOP documents as well.
  • Developed large, complex, computer-based information systems, including program design development, system and program specifications, system testing, documentation, and implementation.
  • These applications included the overall University websites at louisville.edu; an internal Building Inventory System; an applicant tracking system for the School of Medicine admissions office; the website for the School of Public Health; a Pfizer Drug Study application for the Infectious Diseases Lab; a Disclosure of Significant Financial Interest application, an online application for the University's Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2007 for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and many more.
  • Performed Project Management, Change Management, and Software Quality Assurance tasks on all projects.
  • Technical Lead of the Application Development Team. 
  • Technical Lead of the Web Team.
  • Taught classes on Content Management, Government Section 508 Accessibility compliance, and Search Engine Optimization.
  • Originally joined the University in April 2002 as an Enterprise Programmer Analyst III. Promoted to an Enterprise Programmer Analyst IV in 2007 (Level IV is the top level for this position title).

 

Corvus Digital Solutions – Louisville, KY

11/1996- 03/2002: 

Software QA Manager / Web Developer / Multimedia Developer. 

  • As Corvus' Quality Assurance Manager, I created, organized and administered test components for ALL projects and Corvus-authored software applications on Windows and Macintosh platforms. 
  • I recorded and tracked QA results using custom components and applications that I have written myself in Visual Basic6, SQL7, and Active Server Pages. 
  • My methodology was based in part on the Rational Unified Process and UML. I utilized both Segue SilkTest and the Rational Suite in the research portion of my duties. 
  • I used the entire Microsoft Office 2000 Suite on a daily basis. I had a testing ‘lab’ with a Windows 2000 PC, a Windows 98 PC, and an Apple Macintosh OS9 system so that I could test and simulate multiple scenarios.
  • Created extensive process documentation and SOP documents as well.

Internet/Interactive Developer, November 1996 - August 1999:

  1. (Promoted to QA Manager in August 1999 (see above)).
  • - Programmed Websites (e-commerce and conventional) using Active Server Pages, ActiveX, VBScript, JavaScript, XML, Java, DHTML, HTML, QTVR, Flash, Shockwave Director, and MS-Visual InterDev and Microsoft VisualStudio97 and Visual Studio 6.0. Primarily on Windows NT 4.0 and Win2000 Systems. 
  • Promoted to Quality Assurance Manager in August 1999.
  • Key Corvus Clients included Fidelity Investments; Humana Corporation; Swope Auto Group; Fulfillment Concepts, Inc.; General Electric Appliance Division, and the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation

 

Kinetic Corporation – Louisville, KY

10/1991- 11/1996: 

Digital Artist / Website Programmer / Multimedia Programmer / Digital Service Bureau Manager. 

  • Programmed Websites using HTML, DBase IV and Java (beginning in 1994).
  • Programmed multimedia apps using Macromedia Director (4 and 5) and Lingo.
  • Created digital artwork with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop 4 and Kinetic Words, Graphs and Art.
  • Created corporate Computer Graphics slide presentations using MS PowerPoint7, Harvard Graphics, and Kinetic Words, Graphs and Art.
  • Managed Digital Service Bureau. The system consisted of 1 4K resolution Management Graphics "Solitaire" Digital Film Recorder, 2 AGFA PCR2 2K Digital Film Recorders, and several networked Macintosh and Intel-based PCs. Mac systems 6 and 7. Windows 3.1, 95, and NT. One; system ran "Autographix" imaging software (processed PostScript files), and one system ran Kinetic WGA Software (processed SCODL files). 
  • Key Kinetic Clients included Eli Lilly; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Humana Corporation; Endevco/Meggit Aerospace; the Speed Art Museum; Federal Express; General Electric Appliance Division, and the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.

 

  • Also served as a Kinetic Corporation Track Photographer for the annual Kentucky Derby Horse Race.

 

Radio Shack – Louisville, KY; Clarksville IN; Jeffersonville IN

05/1983- 10/1991: 

Retail Store Manager. 

  • Managed four different Radio Shack stores over the course of my Radio Shack career. 
  • Managed team to deliver top customer service and performance.
  • Managed P&L including sales, profit margin, and expenses to ensure profitability. 
  • Drove results through coaching of associates.
  • Stayed up to date on the latest in consumer electronics, computers, cellphones, and services.
  • Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Managed inventory stock and reordered when inventory drops to a specified level.
  • Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales, promoted or terminated workers when appropriate.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties.
  • Kept records of purchases, sales, and requisitions. 
  • Enforced safety, health, and security rules.
  • Prepared work schedules and kept records of employees' work schedules and time cards. 
  • Consulted with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.
  • Also worked as a part time Sales maker from 1978 - 1982. Worked as a Manager Trainee 1982-1983.

 

Education

 

US Army

11-2011 – Present

Numerous Training Completion Certificates, Cyber Security Fundamentals; Threat Awareness & Reporting; Percipio Agile; Security +; etc.

 

Oracle University

Certificates, PeopleTools 1 and 2; PeopleCode; Java 1, 2 & 3; XML

2002 - 2009

 

Quality Assurance Institute

CSTE Certification, Certified Software Test Engineer

2001 - 2001

 

Microsoft Corporation US-Washington 

IIS Certification, Internet Information Server 

2000 - 2000

 

Rockhurst College US-Missouri-Kansas City

1997 - 1997

3 CEUs: Assertiveness Skills for Managers and Supervisors

3 CEUs: How to be a More Effective Team Leader

 

Dale Carnegie Training

Certificate, Effective Communications & Human Relations/Skills for Success

1984 – 1984

 

University of Louisville

1978-1983

Bachelor's Degree, Fine Art, Computer Science

  • Undergraduate courses included BASIC, dBase, Information Systems, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Latin, Spanish, Graphic Design, Photography, Marching Band, and Music Theory (Trumpet).

 

Post-Baccalaureate Graduate study at the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School

1983 - 2010

  • Accounting and Information Technology, C, C++, Discrete Mathematics and Computer Science. 

  • Working toward a Masters in Computer Engineering and Computer Science (MCECS).

 

Atherton High School

1975 – 1978

  • Advanced Placement Program High School Diploma.

  • Coursework included AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Computer Science, Marching Band (Trumpet)

 

Licenses & Certifications

  • CompTIA A+ - CompTIA

    1. Earned Nov 2011 - Expires Jun 2026

  • CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA

    1. Earned Jun 2014 - Expires Jun 2026

  • Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) - Quality Assurance Institute

    1. Earned Jun 2001 – No expiration

  • CompTIA Project+ - CompTIA

    1. Earned Apr 2021 – No expiration

 

Honors & Awards

  • Microsoft Virtual Academy Founders Club Member - Microsoft
    1. Feb 2016
  • 2016 General George S. Patton Jr. Leadership Award - AFCEA Fort Knox Gold Vault Chapter
    1. Mar 2017
    2. This award recognizes exemplary services to the AFCEA Fort Knox Gold Vault Chapter over the past 12 months.
  • Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America. Old Kentucky Home Council. Troop 40.
    1. Jun 1977
    2. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The designation "Eagle Scout" was founded over one hundred years ago. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process. The requirements necessary to achieve this rank take years to fulfill. Since its founding, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men.
  • 2017 Major General Merritte W. Ireland Meritorious Service Award - Fort Knox AFCEA Gold Vault Chapter.
    1. Dec 2017
    2. Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteer Activities.

Organizations

•           National Eagle Scout Association member.

•           Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) member.

•           Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), Louisville Lodge #8 member.

•           American Society for Quality (ASQ) (Chairman of Louisville Section #912 2001-2002) member.

•           Microsoft Partner Network member.

•           Microsoft Site Builder Network Level 2 member.

•           Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN)

•           Association of Internet Professionals Voting Member

•           World Organization of Webmasters Member

•           International Webmasters Association Member

•           HTML Writer's Guild Member,

•           "The Carnegians" Member (network of graduates of the Dale Carnegie Courses®), 

•           Microsoft Developer Network "Members Helping Members" Volunteer.

•           KIPCUG (Kentucky Indiana PC User's Group)

•           Louisville Microsoft Users Group

•           Kentucky Dot Net Users Group

•           Kentucky SharePoint Users Group

•           Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity.

•           AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association).

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