1. Enterprise Solutions Specialists
IT Professional Resources
April 2010 – March 2011
Contact:
Troy Desbarres
Partner
MagicLamp Software Solutions Inc.
Suite 509 - 5670 Spring Garden Road August 2010
Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 1H6
Phone: 902.482.7103
Fax: 902.431.3555
Mobile: 902.209.9480
t.desbarres@magiclampsoft.com
www.magiclampsoft.com
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1
2 IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ............................................................................... 3
3 SAMPLE REFERENCE PROJECTS ........................................................................ 5
4 VALUE PROPOSITION – SUMMARY ...................................................................... 6
Appendix A: Team Profiles............................................................................................ i
Appendix B: Technologies Summary .......................................................................... v
Appendix C: FileNet Certified Professionals.............................................................. vi
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1 INTRODUCTION
Profile
MagicLamp Software Solutions is a software development and engineering services company
that designs, develops and integrates enterprise products and interactive web applications for
public and private sector clients. Magic Lamp has been providing independent, world-class
software development and consulting services since 2003, across many different industries and
platforms, working collaboratively with clients and through partners. The company has a proven
track record of delivering seamless, enterprise–wide solutions, even in complex, time-sensitive,
and heterogeneous environments, using a broad range of leading and emerging advanced
technologies.
Client Focus
The MagicLamp team is very excited about the 2010 – 2011 fiscal year in terms of offering our
clients new and innovative solutions and services while still holding fast to the existing
supportive roles that clients have come to know and expect. Through collaborating with clients
over the past several years, MagicLamp has observed and acknowledged specific areas in
which we feel we can bring additional value moving forward. To ensure the highest quality of
service MagicLamp has taken the initiative to gain the in-depth knowledge and technical
expertise of these services to ensure that we advise our clients correctly and confidently as we
assist them in moving forward with these technologies.
Solutions and Services
Whether clients are looking for a software development consultant, want to solve a particular
business challenge or need a technology integration partner MagicLamp can provide the
resources, skills and tools to meet your needs.
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Our areas of expertise include:
Software Design and Architecture
Custom Development
Application Assessments
Enterprise System Configurations
System Integration
Training and Leadership
Design and Development - Scalable, enterprise solutions, products and web applications
across different industries and platforms, that cost effectively address business and technology
requirements, use the latest technologies and conform to industry standards and best practices.
Integration - Seamless, enterprise system configurations, often in complex, time-sensitive, and
heterogeneous environments.
Technical Consulting, Training and Support - Deep technical and integration domain
expertise honed from experience working collaboratively with clients, end-users, and through
partners.
WHAT WE DO
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2 IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Table 1
SERVICE VALUE TO OUR CLIENTS
MagicLamp’s senior resources have worked very closely with internal
Government staff and various business stakeholders over the past several
Business Systems
years, and have therefore gained a vast amount of knowledge - both
Analyst business and technical – contributing significantly to our ability to
confidently advise clients as Business Systems Analysts.
MagicLamp’s senior software developers are well versed in Java / JEE
Senior Software methodologies and best practices. They also have a working, functional
Developer knowledge and demonstrated experience using EclipseLink, JTA and
graphical frameworks such as JSF (Java Server Faces).
ESB / BPEL MagicLamp staff are able to assist our SOA clients with very competent
Architect / ESB / BPEL Architect / Developers. These specialists can design and
Developer develop solutions using ESB / BPEL or a combination of the two.
MagicLamp has worked diligently to be able to offer our clients FileNet
FileNet Certified Certified Analysts and Developers. Each Filenet resource has taken hours
Analysts / of FileNet training so that we can offer clients the best in FileNet
Developer implementation to other third party applications, BPM (business process
manager) design & development and FileNet Automation & Administration.
MagicLamp’s Senior Integration Specialists can effectively design and
Senior Integration develop the integration points which enable the various systems to
Specialists integrate seamlessly. This includes Web Services, ESB (enterprise service
bus) Integration and custom application modifications.
MagicLamp’s Technical PM is experienced in applying industry best
practices, methods and tools required to lead overall project planning and
Technical Project
organization; project staffing and scheduling; monitoring and reporting;
Manager (PMP) maintenance of full and accurate project documentation – through to
project completion to the satisfaction of our clients.
MagicLamp’s Website Development / Drupal CMS Specialist combines a
Web Development / broad understanding of content management systems (CMS), in-depth
knowledge of web development methodologies and technologies, cross-
Drupal CMS
platform experience, and strong expertise in PHP, SQL, SQL Server and
Specialist XML to deliver smart, efficient and affordable web development solutions
for both internet and intranet applications.
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Table 2
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Dylan Sreejata Robert Scott Arved Adam
SME* Boudreau Chatterjee Guest Power Sandstrom Shore
Business Systems
Analyst ■ ■ ■
Senior Software
Developer ■ ■ ■ ■
ESB / BPEL Architect /
Developer ■ ■ ■
FileNet Certified
Analysts / Developer ■ ■ ■ ■
Senior Integration
Specialist ■ ■ ■ ■
Technical Project
Manager (PMP) ■
Web Development /
Drupal CMS Specialist ■
*Subject Matter Expert /Expertise
Table 3
FILENET CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS
Sreejata Robert Scott Arved
Certifications Chatterjee Guest Power Sandstrom
IBM FileNet Business Process Manager-Designer 4.5
IBM FileNet Content Manager-Designer 4.5
IBM FileNet Content Manager-Administrator 4.5
IBM FileNet Records Manager-Administrator 4.5
IBM FileNet Content Manager-Developer 4.5
Team Profiles are included in Appendix A.
A Technologies Summary is provided in Appendix B.
Team Certifications are shown in Appendix C.
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3 SAMPLE REFERENCE PROJECTS
Vital Statistics Information Sharing and Exchange – Designed, developed and
implemented multiple solutions to help the Government of Nova Scotia and the
Government of Canada to modernize technology, streamline processes, integrate
disparate systems and enable real-time access, in order to improve efficiency and
deliver new, and improved services to the public.
Clients: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (SNSMR), Service
Canada, Canada Revenue Agency and Statistics Canada
Technologies: J2EE, JSF, Oracles ESB / BPEL, Oracle Database and
Application Server with TopLink, and Cognos Reporting
Mainframe Modernization – Designed and developed several solutions aimed at
transforming a legacy application to modern technology.
Client: SNSMR
Technologies: J2EE, JSF, Oracle Database and Application Server with
TopLink, and Cognos Reporting
Mainframe Modernization: Point of Sale Integration – Architected and implemented
third party fat client integration with a Web-based application.
Client: SNSM - Registry of Motor Vehicles
Technologies: J2EE, ActiveX, VB6, JSF, Oracle Database and Application
Server with TopLink, and Cognos Reporting
Mainframe Modernization: Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program – Designed and
developed a solution to integrate the Ignition Interlock Device, a court-ordered
Breathalyzer unit, attached to the ignition of a motor vehicle preventing it from being
started if the driver has a blood alcohol content exceeding the preset value of the unit,
aimed at improving road safety and reducing illegal vehicle usage.
Client: SNSMR- Registry of Motor Vehicle
Technologies: J2EE, JSF, Oracle Database and Application Server with
TopLink, and Cognos Reporting
Off Highway Vehicle Tracking System – Architected and developed a tracking system
for new legislative and regulatory compliance.
Client: Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Technologies: J2EE, Hibernate, Oracle Database, Tomcat, and Eclipse
Fishing & Hunting License Service – Designed and developed a Web-based
application allowing government staff to manage license Inventory prior to internal
application processing.
Client: SNSMR
Technologies: Struts, Oracle Database and Application Server with Stored
Procedure Integration
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4 VALUE PROPOSITION – SUMMARY
Expertise – Superior technological and software development skills
Experience – Proven track record –– implementing scalable, interactive enterprise
systems
Best Practices – Adopting industry standard frameworks as they develop
Supporting Skills – Access to extensive complementary skills and experience in
PM, DBA, QA, and Process Management
Collaboration – Work side-by-side with clients to achieve system and development
objectives
References – Supporting client and project references
Value Driven – Cost-effective, competitive rates
Differentiators –
o Understanding /validating business processes & requirements
o Prototyping to ensure the correctness of proposed solutions
o Accurate sizing estimates to deliver on-budget projects
'MagicLamp brings to the table
knowledge and experience, they
make sure to get the job done as
promised, are always easy to deal
with and their friendly approach to
work makes them feel part of your
team!'
Fernando Velasco
Government of Nova Scotia
‘Our clients already know their
business...
…we work with them to address their
needs and challenges completely from
a technology perspective’
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Appendix A: Team Profiles
Troy DesBarres
Partner,
Director of Business Development
Troy DesBarres is an experienced Senior Software Engineer / Architect who has been working
in the information technology industry since 1998. His experience spans numerous public and
private sector projects in a range of technical environments for a variety of clients including the
Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Aliant / Bell Canada, Intelivote Systems Inc., Service Nova Scotia
and Municipal Relations, Registry of Motor Vehicles and Vital Statistics, Statistics Canada and
the Canada Revenue Agency.
Recognized for his ability to think critically and strategically, Troy has a proven ability to
evaluate complex problems, develop alternatives, and work creatively and analytically to design
and develop high quality software applications and solutions, meeting and often exceeding
client expectations. Clients benefit from his advanced knowledge of leading technologies and
demonstrated capacity to deliver projects within schedule and cost objectives, while adhering to
industry standards and best practices. He is a Sun Certified Java Programmer and is certified in
SAP - ABAP Development.
His entrepreneurial flair and self-motivating attitude are evident in his role as a founding Partner
of MagicLamp Software, where he has performed numerous management and services delivery
roles since 2003.
Technical Resources Team
Dylan Boudreau
Technical Project Manager
Dylan Boudreau is a experienced, certified Project Manager and senior consultant who has
been active in the IT industry for over ten years. He has led the planning and implementation of
projects as part of a global consulting team; has served as solutions architect, technical lead
and Unix Systems Administrator; as well as database management, testing and technical
support. In addition to applying technical expertise, his roles have also included training,
mentoring, negotiation and client liaison.
Clients attest to his focused, customer orientation and highly technical skills. Know to be hard-
working, detail-oriented, and driven to succeed, clients are continually impressed with his
thoroughness and his ability to communicate effectively with his team, customers, and
management. He is a detail oriented and result driven professional who can be trusted to
implement complex software solutions, respected for his knowledge, his attitude, and ability to
deliver concrete results that meet and often surpass client expectations. He holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from St. Francis Xavier University, a Certificate
in Project Management from Saint Mary’s University, and is a Certified PMP.
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Sreejata Chatterjee
Software Developer
Sreejata Chatterjee is a skilled IT services professional who has worked in the industry since
2002. A strategic thinker and talented problem solver, she has proven ability to work creatively
and analytically in complex technical environments. Self motivated and focused, with a high
degree of personal accountability, she has designed, developed and released projects of
various sizes within her own responsibility.
Adept in innovative web-based, enterprise technologies, a specialist in LAMP - Linux, Apache,
MySQL, PHP - Java, Oracle SQL, Web Services, XML, XSLT, OAS/oc4j. Perl, FreeBSD
FireBird, SQLite and .Net among others, Sreejata has led, and participated in, cutting-edge
research projects in academic and industry environments. She designed and developed web-
based enterprise applications for Dalhousie University, Faculty of Computer Science, and had a
key role in developing, designing and supporting Enterprise Service Business / Service Oriented
Architecture connecting Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relation’s Vital Statistics Division to
Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency in real-time. Clients benefit from her ability to
make positive contributions towards business operations improvements and advancements in
technology. She holds a bachelor of Computer Science from Dalhousie University and is
currently pursuing a Masters of Computer Science.
Robert Guest
Senior Software Engineer
Robert Guest has over twenty years of experience in developing and delivering a multitude of
high-quality, enterprise applications and solutions. A highly diversified software engineer, his
expertise spans Internet transaction-based, e-commerce, and interactive – real time systems,
portals, databases and distributed enterprise systems. He has designed and developed
applications and solutions for clients in dynamic, complex computing environments, with an
industry focus in financial services and information technology services. Robert is a highly
skilled programmer, experienced in a wide range of programming, development and supporting
technologies including Java J2EE, C, C++, J2ME, PL/SQL, Oracle Databases and Servers,
Tomcat, Eclipse, NetBeans, JDeveloper, Blackberry IDE and numerous others.
Clients benefit from his strong sense of design and usability, expertise in planning, and
management of multidisciplinary teams for enterprise wide systems, and his ability to excel in
highly complex, sensitive and critical environments. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the
University of Massachusetts and has completed graduate studies in Computer Science at
Boston University.
Scott Power
Partner,
Senior Software Architect
Scott Power is an experienced Senior Software Architect and information technology
practitioner since 2003.Through involvement in numerous projects he continually demonstrates
his ability to manage the diverse roles required to ensure successful completion. He brings a
strong client service orientation to every engagement and a proven ability to build trust and
credibility with clients and colleagues. Examples include Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
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Relations, Mainframe Modernization, Registry of Motor Vehicles Point of Sale Integration, Vital
Statistics, Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, Nova Scotia Department of Health
Promotion and Protection, Jacques Whitford and Iron Ore Company of Canada.
An advocate of test driven development, with a passion for continuous improvement, Scott’s
commitment to technical excellence in developing and deploying quality software products and
solutions is unsurpassed. Recognized for his advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem
solving skills, he is adept at creating constructive resolution to technical challenges. Clients
benefit from his ability to quickly understand key issues, to follow through and deliver concrete
results. His has superior technical skills, specializing in software development with a focus in
J2EE. J2EE, SOA, ESB/BPEL, FileNet, Struts /JSF/IceFaces. As a founding Partner and
Director of Operations for MagicLamp Software, Scott provides strategic leadership to business
practice development, contributes to strategic planning, oversees delivery of client services and
quality assurance.
Arved Sandström
Senior Software Engineer
Arved Sandström is an experienced, certified software engineer who has worked in the IT
industry for over two decades. A multi-faceted and talented IT services professional with diverse
experience spanning a variety of sectors, industries and computing environments, he has an
impressive record of successes and accomplishments. A critical thinker and influencer, with a
passion for leading technologies, best practices and knowledge transfer, Arved is actively
involved in developing open source software through recognized industry forums and is a
respected contributor to his profession. His experience includes projects for Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Ontario Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation, Gatemaster Canada, Sapient Canada, Hummingbird, E-plicity,
Pinetree and Lodgeview Entertainment.
Clients benefit from his wide array of skills, deep technical knowledge, exceptional
communication skills, leadership qualities and the analytical depth he brings to every
engagement. His roles range from lead technical / functional architect to technical assessments,
specifications development, systems design, development and integration using a variety of
technologies such as Java J2EE 1.4/Java EE 5 stack, OAS/oc4j, C, Perl, AJAX, Firebird,
wireless technology, XSLT, XML, SQL Server, ASP among others. He holds a Bachelor of
Science in Physics and a Diploma in Software Engineering from Dalhousie University, Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
Adam Shore
Web Development Specialist
Adam Shore is an experienced, resourceful IT Professional who has been in the information
technology industry since 1996. He has worked with teams as well as individually on many
projects and in a variety of roles ranging from software design, development, deployment and
customer support to customized computer based training, consulting services and business
development. Conceptual, analytical, and creative he is adept at requirement analysis, solution
design, working with and tuning custom frameworks. Customer oriented with strong technical
skills and a logical approach to problem solving, Adam is a focused and organized team player
with demonstrated commitment to quality, efficiency and excellence. His experience spans
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diverse sectors including government, insurance, marine biology, aquaculture and more. He is
bilingual in English and French.
Combining his broad understanding of content management systems (CMS), in-depth
knowledge of web development methodologies and technologies, cross-platform experience,
and strong expertise in PHP, SQL, SQL Server and XML, Adam is a recognized, qualified
Drupal development specialist. An open source CMS written in PHP - programming language
for dynamically built web sites - Drupal is used worldwide as a back-end system for enterprise
websites, as well as for knowledge management and business collaboration. Known for its
robust and advanced capabilities, Drupal is gaining momentum within corporate, government
and educational institutions among others as a web development framework of choice. Adam is
an active participant in the local Drupal User’s Group, in Drupal support forums and Internet
Relay Chat (IRC) support within the OpenSource community. He attended DrupalCon DC, an
international Drupal conference where he participated in many discussions and brainstorming
activities, and actively keeps abreast of Drupal updates and releases. Adam specializes in
delivering smart, efficient and affordable web development software solutions, focused on
Drupal, for both internet and intranet applications across many industries and clients. Examples
of his Drupal web development experience include University of King's College, Anne of Green
Gables official Tourism PEI site, JazzEast, Dalhousie Corporate Residency MBA, Nova Scotia
Federation of Agriculture and Ecology Action Center.
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Appendix B: Technologies Summary
AIX Linux Suse
Operating BSD Mac Ubuntu
VAX VMS
Systems (OS) Fedora Redhat AS Unix
Windows*
Application BPEL ESB Java Script
.Net
Development Drupal CMS FileNet P8 SAP(ABAP)
AJAX
Object ASP
Flex Java 1.4 & 5 Perl
Oriented C++
Haskell J2EE 2.1 & 3 Ruby on Rails
Programming C#
J2ME JavaScript VB
Awk Fortran Open Laszlo Python
Programming Bash Scripting GWBasic PHP VB Scripts
and Scripting C HTML PL/SQL XML/XSLT
Berkley BD
MySQL 3, 4, 5 Postgres SQLite3
Databases Firebird
Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g SQL Server Sybase
MS Access
Apache IIS Oracle AS 9i, 10g WebSphere
Application GlassFish iPlanet Tomcat 4, 5 Web Logic
Servers JBoss3.2, 4 OCJ4 Orion
Bugzilla Mercury
Issue Tracking Quality Centre
RT Trac
FIT
Blackberry IDE JDeveloper Netbeans
IDE’s SAP GUI / Netweaver
Eclipse MS Visual Studio PL/SQL developer
Version CVS Perforce SourceSafe SVN
Control
Reporting BO Crystal Cognos Jasper
Frameworks JSF Spring Struts
Assembler J2SE
MS Project Visio
Adobe eForms JMS
Oracle Sales Analyzer Weka
Other Software Castor Junit
Platypus WPF
Flash Linq WS 2.0
TopLink
Hibernate Matlab
CMS (various) Data ETL Lifecycle UML
Concepts Data Mining Enterprise 2.0 Mashups VOIP
DOM JNDI OLAP Wikis
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Appendix C: FileNet Certified Professionals
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