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Kelvin White

Software Engineer

Email: kwhite@gnu.org

Summary

Over 10 years experience in software development and systems architecture with a wide variety of skills ranging from low level programming to RESTful web APIs. Strong passion for learning and exploring new things, and a strong interest in computer systems security.

Experience

Hacker at GNU Project

June 2013 - Present (5 months)

Developer/Maintainer of Emacs https://savannah.gnu.org/users/kwhite

Software Engineer at Firma 8

April 2012 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Develop, model, and scale new software, maintain and refactor existing software. Explore new ideas and concepts for software systems design and scalability.

Software Engineer at Lamp Post Group

February 2011 - April 2012 (1 year 3 months)
Design and develop solutions for company related needs as well as clients while meeting strict deadlines in a fast paced, agile environment. Constantly learning and thinking out of the box to create unique, cutting edge, custom software.

Software Developer at Freelance

2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Mostly contract work as well as develop software solutions for clients I found online, by word of mouth, or friends.

Software Developer at Roothost Internet solutions

March 2006 - November 2009 (3 years 9 months)
Develop software and plan all projects including system architecture to provide the best solution possible while ensuring superior customer satisfaction.

Software Developer at Universal Tax Systems

October 2002 - April 2004 (1 year 7 months)
Develop and maintain existing software used by the military and volunteer IRS installations.

Network Administrator at Coosa Valley Technical Institute
2001 - 2002 (1 year)
Maintain current network configuration. Install relevant software to set up new systems. Make hardware repairs, upgrades to old systems. Run cables and install new equipment.

Skills & Expertise

Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Python
PHP
Java
Perl
x86 ASM
C/C++
Common Lisp
Emacs Lisp
jQuery
JavaScript
SQL
MySQL
PostgresSQL
Machine Translation
Speech Recognition
Speech Synthesis

Education

Coosa Valley Technical Institute

Networking/Programming, 1999 - 2001

Interests

Computer/network security, ethical hacking, developing new technology, stimulating learning and growth, new thought on old topics, code auditing and exploit development.

Skills

Skill	Level	Experience
Python	Base Knowledge	< 6 Months
Lisp	Good Knowledge	2 yr - 5 yr
GNU Emacs lisp	Good Knowledge	2 yr - 5 yr
GNU Emacs	Good Knowledge	2 yr - 5 yr
Java	Good Knowledge	2 yr - 5 yr
JavaScript	Good Knowledge	5 yr - 10 yr
Ruby	Good Knowledge	2 yr - 5 yr
PHP	Good Knowledge	2 yr - 5 yr
C	Master	> 10 years
Perl	Master	> 10 years