Kevin Michael Duncan3151 Pandapas Pond Road 434-981-8224Blacksburg, VA 24060 kmdunc008@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT

Highly driven software developer with experience in Java technologies and ecosystems such as Hadoop Mapreduce, Pig, and Hive. I have a solid understanding of the complex processing needs of big data and the various platforms built to meet those demands. While working on multiple projects, I have learned that my down to earth personality leaves me approachable and understanding in team oriented environments. I am seeking opportunities with a company that will utilize by abilities and educational accomplishments to assist me with the growth of my career.

KEY STRENGTHS

In-depth understanding of Apache Hadoop Infrastructure Experienced in utilizing Mapreduce jobs with Hive and Pig Strong understanding and experience in data analysis tools including Hive, SQL, and NoSQL Coordinating with project team members for development of solutions with Hadoop architecture Installing and configuring Hadoop from the ground level as well as optimized platforms such as Cloudera

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

B.S.B.A. Information Systems and Technology 2010-Aug 2014Minor in Psychology Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA

Associate of Science 2006-2009Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA

Cloudera Certified Developer for Apache Hadoop (CCDH) June 2015CDH Version: 5License: 100-013-433

WORK EXPERIENCE

Software/Hadoop Developer EIntern March 2015-presentReston, VA

Developed UML Use-Case diagrams, Class diagrams, and Sequence diagrams in Visio Modified and created Mapreduce templates in Java for running specific jobs Set up distributed cluster using Apache Hadoop distribution and formatted HDFS Installed Cloudera Manager for Hadoop cluster on Ubuntu and VB Involved in installing Hadoop, setting up xml configuration files and MRV2 (YARN) Executed commands using Ubuntu bash shell and SSH into connecting nodes within the cluster Exported and imported data using Scoop from HDFS to RDBMS and vice versa Used Cloudera Manager as a diagnostic tool for monitoring job health, status and progress Deployed jobs in all three modes (Standalone, Pseudo, and Fully Distributed) Exposed to Hortonworks, Hadoop Streaming, HBase, MR Unit, Mapreduce Web UI, Tez, HCatalog, Oozie,

Zookeeper, Log4J, JDBC, JUnit, Flume, Putty, Winsc, Java File I/O, shell scripts, and Scrum.

Hadoop Developer EIntern April-June 2015Reston, VAProject: Occupation Statistical Analysis

Scope included all occupations expected to grow and decline in the next decade Identified education levels needed for those occupations and corresponding salary ranges Hadoop and Pig were used to transform the data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Uploaded data into Hive using Pig and performed operations on the data using HiveQL Pig and Hive were used to isolate and analyze data regarding education level and annual salary Using Oozie, the data flow was optimized and executed as a single workflow Data analysis was used to identify which technologies will be relevant in the future for training programs

being implemented within IT consultant companies

Kitchen Shift Coach Applebees AIG Aug 2011-2014 Christiansburg, VA

Open store and resolve priority issues from management log Accept deliveries and confirm the correctness of invoice orders Audit deliverables to ensure quantitative and qualitative standards Inspect equipment to ensure safe and proper operational functionality Set up production line to ensure correct unit measurement and temperature Ensure presentation and sanitation standards to avoid cross contamination Lead overwhelmed stations and supervise food preparation Coach new employees and document their progression through training periods Participate in store presentations by conducting BOH demonstrations for promotions, additions or changes to

company products Troubleshoot technical and networking issues of POS systems including monthly and weekly updates Meet with store managers and area directors to report local problems and assist in long-term company goals

Bartender and Server Applebees Dine Equity July 2003-2011Charlottesville, VA

Excellent customer service skills Control and account for liquor costs Up sell promotional products and conduct tastings Ensure ABC regulations and Serve Safe protocols

RELATED PROJECTS

LEO Online Registration Upgrade Old Dominion University Jan-June 2014Team Lead

Improve and simplify the functionality of the online registration system used by ODU Web design upgrade and simplified class search function tested Wish list button and notification function completed and tested Schedule feature added and tested, class shopping cart function tested Full system tested for functionality and debugging for possible errors Coordinated and approved all major benchmarks including: Project Charter, Stakeholder Matrix, Project

Scope, Time Management Plan, Gantt Chart, Communications Management Plan , Cost Estimate, Quality Management, Unit Testing, Prioritized Risks, Execution strategy and Lessons Learned Report

RELATED SKILLS

Four years’ experience in coaching employees and leading teams Ten years’ experience in working in group oriented environments Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Project, Oracle SQL 11g, Java, C++,

Visual Basic.Net and Appian Built my own personal computer and familiar with software and hardware components Experienced owner of multiple systems (PC, MAC, Windows, Ubuntu, Unix, Linux)

INTERESTS

Guitar, self-taught at fifteen years old Astronomy and night sky watching Reading, “The Discovery of the Higgs Particle” and “Clean Code” Building and fixing computers, gaming consoles, and electronics Soccer and Hockey

AFFILIATIONS

Cloudera Certified Hadoop Professionals Charlottesville ASPCA National Wildlife Federation Montgomery Humane Society Blacksburg Community Garden