Dean Gold
About Dean Gold
Dean Gold is a Senior Application Developer at Highmark Inc., where he has worked since 1998. He specializes in the Java (J2EE) Premium Group Billing System, utilizing various technologies to manage invoicing and data reporting.
Work at Highmark
Dean Gold has been employed at Highmark Inc. since 1998, serving as a Senior Application Developer for 26 years in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the development and maintenance of the Premium Group Billing System. His responsibilities include overseeing the batch application that generates invoices, XML data files, and reports for downstream data consumers. Gold utilizes various technologies and frameworks to ensure the system operates efficiently and meets user needs.
Technical Expertise in Java Development
As a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Java (J2EE) Premium Group Billing System, Dean Gold specializes in Java development. He employs a Model-View-Controller (MVC) web presentation layer, utilizing Servlet/JSP and Struts Framework V1. The batch component of the system is developed using Java EJB 3.x and JDBC, showcasing his proficiency in Java technologies. Gold also manages communication with local and remote Oracle databases through SQL and PL/SQL.
System Architecture and Communication
Dean Gold's work on the Premium Group Billing System involves a robust system architecture that runs on a Linux/WebSphere platform. He employs JMS/MQ for message-driven communication with external applications, ensuring seamless integration and data exchange. This architecture supports the generation of critical financial documents and reports, which are essential for the organization's operations.
Education and Expertise
Dean Gold studied at Robert Morris University, where he completed a Double Major in Information Science and Applied Mathematics, earning his Bachelor's Degree from 1995 to 2000. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which he applies in his role as a Senior Application Developer.