JUSTIN J. LITTLE 
Build and Release Engineer

TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Build and deploy automation with ANT, Maven.  
* Continuous Integration, build server setup and management
* Business process analysis, build and release best practices, software configuration management, release management
Languages, Utilities: ANT, Maven, Ruby, SQL, shell, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Perl.
Web Application Platforms: Weblogic, Tomcat, Jrun, IIS/.NET, Ruby on Rails, Apache. 
SCM/CI Tools: Subversion, CVS, VSS, CruiseControl, QuickBuild, Team City, Bamboo, Pulse, JIRA, Confluence, Trac
Operating systems: UNIX/Linux (Solaris, Redhat), Windows NT/2000/2003, Apple OS X
Databases:Ê MySQL, SQLLite, MSSQL Server, PostgreSQL, 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Apple, Inc.
July 2011 Ð present
Release Engineer
Assist in management and execution of production releases to www.apple.com.  Manage and support pre-production server environments for reviewing changes to www.apple.com.  Additional responsibilities include:
* Migrate and support existing pre-production (ÒpreviewÓ) server environment to new hardware.  Consists of ~50 Apache servers with varying configurations and a custom sync process for automatically updating sites.
* Manage access and authentication for preview servers, Subversion, and file shares
* Provide day-to-day developer support for Subversion and assorted development tools
* Participate in worldwide site launches, including site prep, branching and merging, staging site updates and releasing updates to the live site
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
September 2009 Ð June 2011
Build Engineer
* Manage builds and dev deployments of Williams-Sonoma web properties (www.williams-sonoma.com, www.potterybarn.com, http://www.potterybarnkids.com)
* Configure Continuum build server, migrate builds on to Bamboo
* Manage build pipeline, maintain/streamline build process
* Create automated deployment scripts using ANT, perform multiple daily dev deployments, coordinate with Web Admin team for regular QA deployments
* Provide developer support for Jira, Subversion, Continuum, build scripts

Justin Little & Co.
March 2008 Ð September 2009
Build and Release Consultant
Consulting, implementation, and support of build/deploy automation solutions for several Bay Area companies, including:

NASA - worldwind.arc.nasa.gov
* Installed, configured Bamboo build server for nightly builds of World Wind Java SDK client, server, demo apps (http://builds.worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/)
* Integrated Jira, Confluence, Bamboo for improved visibility of build metrics
* Overhaul/refactor existing ANT scripts for improved maintainability
Picaboo Corp. - www.picaboo.com
* Design and implement build automation solution using Nant and CruiseControl.NET.  Replaced 4 hour, 111-step manual process with a set of scripts, reducing overall build time (form source to setup.exe) to less than 10 minutes.
* Provide QA best practices guidance, recruitment of QA resources, implemented bug tracking solution and workflow
Shmoop.com - www.shmoop.com
* Developed ANT scripts to automate the packaging and deployment of a PhP web app to dev, qa, stage and production environments.
* Manage releases - gathering requirements, tracking tasks, and preparing for production releases.  Communicate and report to management about changes and release status.
* Perform weekly production releases of new versions of www.shmoop.com

Gap Inc.
Gap Direct Ð Build and Best Practices
August 2007 Ð March 2008
Lead Systems Engineer: Build Automation and Continuous Integration
* Maintain and improve automated build process with ANT.  Approximately 25 applications/modules, resulting in hundreds of builds per day
* Install, configure, and maintain build server farm of ~20 Cruise Control CI servers
* Support and troubleshoot build and deployment issues with developers and deployment engineers.  Includes training and best practice education for use of tools such as ANT, svn, CruiseControl.
* Architect and implement continuity and capacity plans for increasing overall throughout and stability of the build and continuous integration environment.
* Host monthly ÒAgile PassportÓ training sessions on build best practices as part of GapÕs business process improvement.
Stanford Graduate School of Business
May 1999 Ð August 2007
Release Manager / Web Developer
* Responsible for building and deploying web applications to development, QA, staging, and production environments
* Identify and document server build requirements for NT and *nix web application servers
* Design, implement, support and deploy .NET applications to a Win2K3/IIS 6 server farm
* Deploy, support/troubleshoot J2EE applications in a clustered Weblogic/Tomcat server farm
* Develop release management and build/deploy strategy and process for ASP, .NET, JSP, and Java applications, including UNIX shell scripts, ANT scripts for automation of releases/builds
* Identify, evaluate, acquire and implement tools designed to improve efficiency and transparency into development and release processes (JIRA, Confluence, QuickBuild)
* Perform NT/IIS, Linux, Apache, Tomcat, Jrun and BEA Weblogic security, configuration, administration tasks

PeopleSoft, Inc.
November 1998 Ð April 1999
Web Developer, Deployment Engineer
* Managed content deployment process for updates to PeopleSoftÕs WWW site
(www.peoplesoft.com)
* Primary contact for all updates to PeopleSoftÕs WWW Site 
* Managed a small team of web developers to implement updates
* Technical lead for several larger web production projects
* Trained marketing team to make updates to the site using Dreamweaver and CVS

Snow Canyon Software, Inc.
Aug 1997 to Sep 1998
Sr. Analyst / Web Consultant
* Assisted in management of day-to-day corporate operations.
* Maintained Snow Canyon Software, Inc.Õs LAN.
* Developed web sites
* Maintained status as a professional consultant with the following clients:
Levi Strauss and Company, San Francisco, California
January 1998 to June 1998
Sr. Analyst, Integration Test Management Intranet Web Site
* Technical lead in development of departmental intranet site.
* Produced a "look and feel" for the site through a series of meetings with the client and Graphics Department.
* Developed the web site using FrontPage97, HTML and JavaScript.
* Assisted in the development of a web-based application using IDC/HTX technology (Access97 back-end)
* Successfully transitioned the project to Levi's internal staff for maintenance.
IKON Office Solutions, Walnut Creek, California - June 1998 to September 1998
Intranet Developer
* Created the foundation of a corporate Intranet for the Northern California Regional offices of IKON Office Solutions
* Provided consultation on the configuration of MS Windows NT, MS Internet Information Server, MS Front Page, and the MS Front Page server extensions
* Developed and documented standards and guidelines regarding future development and publication to the intranet

Visual Design Concepts, Inc., San Francisco, California
October 1996 to August 1997
Web Developer /Network Engineer
* Installed and configured CISCO Routers (3600 Series) to support WAN connectivity
* Designed, installed and configured Visual Design Concepts' LAN and standardized all desktop images on Windows NT network
* Setup domain and print servers, implemented file management and network security policies
* Assisted in the design and development of Visual Design Concepts, Inc.'s www site
* Maintained status as a professional consultant

Levi Strauss & Company, San Francisco, California - Feb 1997 to August 1997
Project Manager, Year 2000 Intranet Web Site
* Led a team of eight in the design, development and production implementation of Levi's Year 2000 Web Site.
* Developed the web site using FrontPage97, HTML and JavaScript.
* Successfully transitioned the project to Levi's internal staff for maintenance. 


TECHNICAL EDUCATION

* BEA Weblogic 9.2 Administration
BEA Systems, San Jose, CA
* ÒMastering Web Application DevelopmentÓ coursework
IntroTek, Santa Clara CA
* CISCO Certified Router Configuration Coursework (Internetwork OS 11.x)
Protocol Interface Corporation, San Mateo, California
* Certified PowerBuilder Coursework
Pantajja Consulting Group, San Francisco, California

References available upon request