1. Jean A. Jacobson
417 W. 88th Terrace 816-805-1478
Kansas City, MO 64114-2911 JeanAJacobson@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Java developer seeking mid-level enterprise applications position.
ADVANTAGES
 Hold current security clearance.
 Sun certified Java programmer. Ten years of experience working in demanding government and
private industry settings.
 Experienced programmer/analyst. More than 20 years of experience with complex online
applications and legacy systems.
 Flexible, fast learner. Quickly zero in on best way to implement design specifications. Went from
sequential to object-oriented programming in a compressed time frame.
 Build strong, trusting relationships with clients. Became the “go-to” problem solver for internal
banking clients. Worked closely with internal customers to resolve system interaction issues.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Languages: Java, JSP, XHTML, CSS
 Operating Systems: Windows, some UNIX
 Tools: Eclipse, WebLogic and JBoss servers, Subversion, Maven, Struts, Spring MVC
 Database: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
USDA – Farm Service Agency, Kansas City, MO 09/2016 – 12/2016
(Contract through 22nd Century Technologies Inc)
J2EE Developer using Spring MVC. Rewrite and upgrade web-based accounting and reporting
application for agricultural programs. Create JSP pages using CSS and Tiles. Run JBoss and
Eclipse, with Maven.
USDA – Farm Service Agency, Kansas City, MO 11/2014 – 08/2016
(Contract through VSolvit, Inc.)
J2EE Developer using Spring MVC. Rewrite and upgrade web-based accounting and reporting
application for agricultural programs. Create JSP pages using CSS and Tiles. Use JDBC in
persistence layer. Run JBoss as local server and Eclipse as IDE, with Maven. Write SQL in
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to verify database. Achieved 96% test coverage using
Junit. Ensure 508 compliance. Create system documentation. Track progress using JIRA.
USDoD – USMC, Kansas City, MO 03/2014 – 08/2014
(Contract through COmputing TechnologieS, Inc.)
J2EE Developer. Develop Java and JSF for web-based internal Marine Corp application. Create
XHTML pages using PrimeFaces. Utilize existing web services. Create Junit tests for completed
code. Work within Agile methodology, contribute to daily scrums and conduct sprint
retrospectives.
YRC Freight, Overland Park, KS 11/2011 – 08/2013
Java Developer. Maintained JSP pages and business tier code for applications that allow trucking
customers to book and track shipments. Also supported mainframe information storage and
retrieval using M204 language.

2. USDA – Farm Service Agency, Kansas City, MO 08/2011 – 09/2011
(Contract through AceInfo Solutions)
Java Developer on contract to write Junit tests. Focused on testing to requirements document,
rather than just code coverage. Tracked progress using JIRA.
USDA – Farm Service Agency, Kansas City, MO 09/2010 – 06/2011
(Contract through Apex Government Solutions)
J2EE Developer. Produce Java code from design specifications for web-based agricultural
payment incentive application. Create JSP using Struts and Tiles. Use JDBC to retrieve and store
data in SQL databases. Write SQL to verify database. Unit test completed Java classes. Fix errors
discovered in integration testing, using JBoss as local server.
USDA – Farm Service Agency, Kansas City, MO 02/2007 – 09/2010
(Contract through Planned Systems International, Inc.)
J2EE Java Developer for agricultural financial management reporting application. Created JSP
with HTML, Junit tests and JasperReports. Contribute to daily stand-up meetings.
Argus Health Systems, Kansas City, MO (Contract through Megaforce LLC) 09/2004 – 12/2004
Contract COBOL programmer for short-term field expansion project. Modified record layouts and
programs; performed unit testing.
Commerce Bank, Kansas City, MO – Senior Programmer Analyst 02/1992 – 12/2003
Comprehensive programming support for Home Banking System and Account Information Line,
which retrieved posted transactions and account balances from mainframe/SQL databases for
presentation to users. Responsible for requirements gathering, design development, coding and
maintenance. Handled business partner requests for system enhancements, which required
extensive understanding of banking and banking processes.
EDUCATION
Sun Microsystems – Web Component Development with Servlet and JSP Technologies 2009
Centriq Foss Training – Java Career Track Program 2005
University of Kansas – B.S., Computer Science