David Rader
Senior Consultant
20+ years in the IT field; reliable, efficient, security clearances, proven leadership and skills
Senior Consultant
Devops, Security and Performance Optimization
Mr. Rader is currently a Senior Consultant at Adercon Consulting, providing contract and freelance consulting for Enterprise software specializing in devops (k8s and AWS), security, cost-benefit analysis, and performance optimization.
Mr. Rader has several long-term clients in the Rails stack on AWS as well as clients/projects in Python (Flask / FastAPI).
Director of Consulting
Hands on Director for client services
In Mr. Rader’s role as Director of Consulting, he provided hands-on architecture, design, development, and implementation guidance and mentoring as well as overseeing all implementation aspects for client deployments of Attivio’s AIE product.
Mr. Rader created a cross-function / cross-department strategy for developing modularized components for both internal and external use. The modular components allowed Attivio and its partners to create inherently reusable components which decreased time and effort in delivering new functionality while at the same time increased quality and created a more manageable support footprint.
Senior Data Analyst
Lead developer on analytics
Mr. Rader’s role as Senior Data Analyst for Benovis provided architecture, design, development, and implementation services to the CJIS/FBI N-DEx program. Mr. Rader has worked with N-DEx staff to architect a tool that provides the ability to analyze data within the growing N-DEx data repository (currently 100+ million records). Mr. Rader’s role consisted of presenting N-DEx management with analytical tool options (buy vs build) as well as implementing the selected option. N-DEx management selected to build an analytical tool using in-house technologies and resources, primarily Oracle 11g, Web Services, and Eclipse RCP as a thick client User Interface.
Mr. Rader is active in the IJIS Institute’s Technical Advisory Committee (I-TAC) performing reviews of IIR, NIEM, and other National Integrated Justice initiatives such as the Justice Reference Architecture (JRA), NIEM model enhancements, and the NIEM NDR. Please see the ITAC website for more information on the IJIS Institute’s ITAC committee: http://ijis.org/committees_advisory/XML.html.
Manager of Integrated Justice Applications Development
Hands on manage of IJ application development
As the Manager of Integrated Justice Applications Development for Metatomix, Mr. Rader oversaw the architecture, design, and development of Metatomix next generation Integrated Justice application offering. Mr. Rader’s management role provided vision, direction, and oversight, as well as day-to-day coding, reviews, and implementation of applications for clients.
Mr. Rader also provided internal NIEM training and oversight for all Metatomix IJ initiatives.
Integrated Justice Architect / Lead Developer
Mr. Rader performed as the Architect and Lead Developer for Integrated Justice applications at Metatomix. In his role as Architect / Lead Developer, Mr. Rader migrated existing IJ applications from Adobe Flex 1.5 to Adobe Flex 2.0 in order to leverage new licensing benefits provided by Adobe to Metatomix customers. Mr. Rader also developed numerous NIEM 2.0 conformant IEPDs along with several LEXS 3.1.0 exchanges which were productized and released under Metatomix IJ Framework 1.0 product suite. In addition to the NIEM IEPDs, Mr. Rader produced several Ontologies as well as transformation files (xslt) which transformed NIEM 2.0 XML instances into RDF instances and vice-versa. Mr. Rader’s direct work on the IJ Framework 1.0 led to a decision by Metatomix to re-vamp their entire IJ application suite into a newer SOA-based architecture (similar to JRA). Mr. Rader was promoted to Manager of Integrated Justice Applications Development in order to design and oversee the new IJ application architecture as well as each application developed upon this architecture.
Systems Architect
Architect / Lead developer for Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) project
Mr. Rader was the Lead Architect on the COLLECT project since its inception in November of 2003. Mr. Rader led the design, development, implementation, andsupport efforts of the COLLECT project throughout its various phases. The COLLECT project has been recognized as one of the first State agencies in the US that is fully supportive of the national GJXDM standard and its methodologies. The COLLECT project interfaces with several national agencies such as NCIC (FBI) and Nlets and also with multiple State agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Corrections, the Protective Order Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.
The COLLECT project is comprised of a highly-available, load-balanced, n-tier architecture framework which relies on Web Services, Single Sign-On, LDAP, and SSL to securely integrate several COTS products into a seamless application utilized by over 14,000 Criminal Justice users throughout the State in attaining National, State, and Local Criminal Justice data.
Systems Architect
State of Iowa Criminal Justice Information System Integration Plan (IA CJIS IP)
Mr. Rader performed as the System Architect for the IA CJIS Implementation Plan project and worked in conjunction with State Officials and MAXIMUS subcontractor URL to create a comprehensive CJIS Integration Plan for the Stateof Iowa.
Integrated Justice (IJIS) Architect
Mr. Rader performed as the original System Architect and Lead Software Designer of Northrop Grumman’s IJIS initiative. Mr. Rader played an intricate role in defining the architecture, which set the foundation for Northrop Grumman’s IJIS solution. Mr. Rader was also in charge of selecting needed platforms and technologies for this initiative such as SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), Web Services, Java, BPM/BPEL, BSO (Business Service Orchestration) Engines, and SOAP.
Northrop Grumman Web Server Manager
Mr. Rader managed and administered the Albuquerque Data Center’s internal and external web servers for over two years. The sites included a wide array of databases, languages, applications, and networking configurations for various internal and external uses.
New Hire Website Support
Mr. Rader provided analysis, design, and maintenance support for several New Hire websites. The New Hire websites consist of a variety of servers primarily using Windows servers with Microsoft IIS web servers utilizing ASP server side scripting to access a SQL Server database. A list of Northrop Grumman operated New Hire websites can be found at: https://www.new-hires.com/.
In his role as web designer, Mr. Rader developed new technologies for making the system more efficient in data cleansing, maintained several custom ActiveX (.dll) files used for secure connection and data submission, and created new interfaces which save data entry time.
Maine Criminal History Tracking Programmer / Analyst
Mr. Rader performed as a programmer/analyst in the creation of and provided support for the Criminal History Tracking system for the State of Maine. Mr. Rader played a key role in interfacing the Oracle Java API with Oracle’s PL/SQL to validate and produce XML documents from an Oracle database. He also created and tested various Oracle programs (PL/SQL) which interface with other network systems, such as the FBI’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS). Mr. Rader was actively involved in discussions with the Joint Task Force on Rap Sheet Standardization (JTF RSS), a nationally recognized group that set standards for law enforcement on XML Rap Sheet specifications. Mr. Rader was among the few private individuals to provide input and guidance on the JTF Rap Sheet Specifications and also wrote the first JTF complaint XML Rap Sheet for NLETS through the State of Maine contract. Mr. Rader was also the creator of the JTF standard ASCII Rap Sheet style-sheet, an XSL program which translates the JTF XML Rap Sheet into plain text format for compatibility with older systems.
Child Support Enforcement Division Reassessment (Oklahoma)
Mr. Rader performed as a lead analyst/architect for reassessing Oklahoma’s current CSED system, producing detailed recommendations for CSED system enhancements/ system redesign using newer technologies, such as a system wide modeling tool set (IDE) using UML and OO standards, to better accommodate the department’s goals and strategic needs.
Department of Public Health and Human Services (Montana) Developer
Mr. Rader provided conversion and backend process design and support for the Department of Public Health and Human Services (Child Care).
E*Justice Systems
Mr. Rader performed as a key member of the EJustice Jail Booking System for over three years. EJustice is an industry leading integrated Jail Booking Systemcreated in the mid 90’s by BDM and acquired by TRW and later by Northrop Grumman. Mr. Rader was involved in the design and development of new functionality within the EJustice product, as well as, providing support and maintenance for the product. For more information on EJustice, refer to the product’s website at: http://ejustice.ms.northropgrumman.com/.
Other Projects - NM DOL, TRW Data Center, and Research and Development
In his role as Project Programmer/Analyst for the JTPA portion for the NM DOL, Mr. Rader developed and designed the JTPA portion of a One-Stop system. A DB2 database on an IBM Mainframe was connected with a MS Access front-end (connecting via TCP/IP-ODBC and DB2Connect) to successfully combine the power of DB2 and the Mainframe with the GUI capability of Microsoft Access. The process used multiple mainframe and DB2 functionalities including JCL, COBOL Stored Procedures, and MS Access Param Queries. JAD sessions were used to identify customer needs, manage expectations, solidify requirements, and establish business rules with the client and end user. The JAD session approach was a crucial key in developing a user friendly, stable, and effective application.
IJIS Institute – XML Advisory Committee
Mr. Rader joined the IJIS Institute’s Technical Advisory committee in November of2005 and has been an active member of the committee, providing input, review, and guidance on numerous technologies, white papers, and specifications.
Global Infrastructure/Standards Working Group (GISWG) – Services Committee
Mr. Rader joined the GISWG Services committee in March of 2006 as the IJIS Institute’s National Representative to the GISWG. Mr. Rader was charged with aiding the GISWG in finalizing a SOA-based Justice Reference Architecture which will be the foundation to Global’s Justice Architecture for all State and Local Criminal Justice agencies throughout the US.
NCIC (CJIS / FBI) Certified
FBI Security Clearance
BBA, Computer Information Systems, Eastern New Mexico University
BBA, Business Administration, Eastern New Mexico University