CAREER SUMMARY:

Experienced Applications Developer well versed in web - based application and technology development, seeks a position as a Senior Software Developer. Experiences cover the gamut of activities demanded by the application development life-cycle, including requirements, design, coding, unit testing, systems testing and deployment. Has developed applications in a wide variety of tools and languages. Possesses valuable inter-personal skills.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

• Microsoft IIS 8.5 including SSL setup
• Excel, Word and VB for Applications
• MS Application Server 2008 (Windows 10.0)
• Object Oriented Programming
• MS SSIS (ETL Programming)
• Outstanding Writing Skills
• MS SQL Server 2014
• Communication Skills (multi-cultural)
• Oracle, Oracle Developer, SQL*Plus
• Troubleshooting and Debugging Skills
• IBM Notes and Lotus Script
• Tortoise SVN Source Control
• C#, ASP.Net, Visual Studio
• XML, HTML, BIML
• MS MVC 5.0 Routing
• C, Perl, Unix Tools, Traditional ASP.Net Controls

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Solon, Ohio

Applications Analyst/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Applied Functional Knowledge Addressed Conflict Collaborated with Others Communicated Effectively Demonstrated Innovative Thinking
• Migrated an MVC 3 application running on .Net Framework 2.0 to a new VM Server running .Net Framework 4.6.
• This included upgrading to Visual Studio 2013, upgrading project references to the Entity Framework, and upgrading to MVC 5. Set up SSL site (under IIS 8.5) on new server to accept the application.
• Created a “Jump Page” to simulate the entry point to the MVC application as it existed in production - entry to the MVC application occurred after sign-in to a different external application. Reproduced the encryption of an identity token used by the remote application to pass authentication info to the MVC application.
• Enabled migration testing to proceed without modifying remote application.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed Problems and Made Decisions Learned Continuously Demonstrated Resilience
• Recognized disconnect between Operations and Development about how scheduling requirements were to be met.
• Established functional responsibilities in meetings.
• Performed requisite development (coding and supporting database tables) enabling the SSIS package to respond to “sliding window” scheduling.
• Performed inter- corporation SSIS development related to the project. Installed basic Oracle OLE drivers within SSIS/Visual Studio, to interface with the remote corporation’s development database.
• Converted SQL*Plus scripts to SSIS C# Components.
• Identified slow performance with initial solution - followed up by locating and installing a commercial Oracle driver capable of asynchronous communication.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided "over-the-shoulder" requirements support to Development Manager in charge of a team building middle-ware software.
• The software allowed Confidential to interface with a Confidential Complaint tracking system.
• Was added as a "late addition" as the Development Manager worked directly with the development team and business owners to hammer out a detailed requirements document.
• Understood the function of our system as a tool to synchronize Confidential Customer Service work flow with the Confidential Complaint Tracking System.
• Made database design suggestions to developers - specifically, suggested a change in SQL data type to a field involved in the "processing-stage management" nature of the Confidential middle-ware.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and verified numerous line-items in a standard SRD document, for authentication and authorization portal.
• Determined and implemented remediating functionality, from coding, testing, and elevation to QA. Assisted contractor on similar project.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated Global and Cultural Awareness Addressed Conflict Delivered Results
• Learned the ins-and-outs of SSIS development.
• Worked on a team with members from three separate countries, and was the only member who spoke English as their first language.
• Collaborated on replacing custom coded, user built SSIS components, with out-of-the box controls, containers, modules, etc.
• Used the replacement “components” in numerous packages while migrating to SSIS 2010 Adapted to the strict use of six sigma methodology.
• Project migrated without incident.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Applied Functional Knowledge Collaborate with Others Exercise Influence
• Worked with aging technology (Dev-Express ASP.Net Controls) to fix broken UI code that was stopping the project from progressing.
• Skillfully handle server side null references generated by ASP.Net Controls to avoid crashes when processing non-conforming input.
• Advised business players of the limit of IT in determining roles and responsibilities that needed to be assigned before the application reached production.
• Worked with other developers to convince project managers that control of certain exceptions should be manually addressed, rather than adding more automated error handling.

Confidential, OH

Applications Developer

Responsibilities:

• Assumed ownership of two Web Sites crucial to the smooth operation of day-to-day business at Confidential Established positive relationships with internal users and content managers of the web sites, while learning the internal structure of each site.
• Handle miscellaneous help desk tickets and site improvements. Utilize programming and writing skills to support main-line business systems.
• For example, fixed dot.net/stored procedure code that was causing SQL “time-outs” for certain data items.
• Redesigned the stored procedure that was timing out because it had inappropriately use SQL functions.

Confidential, OH

Applications Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and deployed a Driver Home Page as part of a larger team project to build an automated Motor Vehicle Report system.
• Built the site while requirements and domain issues were still in flux. Communicated effectively with business managers, development managers, and fellow developers to refine and implement requirements.
• Crafted code to handled shifting data schemas. Implemented the first major client: Hewlett-Packard.
• Rewrote Heavy Equipment Subrogation system, transforming it to a web based application from a desktop-based application.
• As sole individual responsible for this project::
• Selected appropriate technologies and design strategies given the scope and complexity of the project.
• Used Microsoft LINQ-to-SQL, extensive use of session memory, presentation related objects, etc. Coded in C#. Utilized ASP.Net Web Controls.
• Developed basic ASP Server Control.
• Made the system configurable by multiple user roles and by client, enabling/disabling functionality based on a permission data table.
• Improved reliability/availability of the system, improved layout on numerous screens.
• Supported and maintained the system after rollout.

Confidential, Rocky River, OH

Technical Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Greatly improved the robustness and scalability of the company's Event Registration System. (VB.Net).
• Hashed out design and requirement issues with President, as needed.
• Developed a configurable framework for constructing registration forms, improving the company’s ability to adapt to new customer requirements.
• Shortened lead-time for elevating forms for new events. Introduced and discussed technical solutions for adding administrative functionality.
• Utilized GUI development experience to implement easy to use, intuitive user interfaces.
• Identified and fixed weaknesses in existing code reducing errors and improving data integrity.
• Assisted co-workers with Web Based Training issues as needed.

Confidential, Mayfield Village, OH

Web Experience Developer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed web- based performance evaluation applications.
• Developed numerous Notes/Domino databases and provided analytic services
• Supported the Agency Services Home Page using Lotus Domino Web Server