CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I am a passionate individual who brings more than 20 years of database and business applications development experience. Utilizing various tools, including the .Net Framework (C# and Visual Basic), Transact SQL, Java, Delphi and SAP, I work hard to build tools that empower my customers.

SUMMARY:

• Offer over 20 years of solid experience within Programming, Software DevelopmentDatabase / Design Engineering, and Systems Administration roles, including expertise in Network Architecture, Systems Security, and Installation and Support capacities.
• Supply vast Software Development experience within a wide range of industry sectors, including Law Enforcement / Government, Medical Coding, Retail Point - of-Sale, Telephony / Telecommunications, Manufacturing, and Construction capacities.
• 20 year SQL Server experience, Microsoft SQL Server versions (all variants to date)
• Contribute exceptional Programming experience, utilizing platforms such as C#, Visual Basic (VB6, VB, .Net, VBA, VB Script), xBase (dBase and FoxPro), Java, JavaScript, Delphi, and SAP ABAP.
• Experience developing middle tier Windows Service and Web Services components using .Net framework.
• Web development using HTML, ASP, ASP.NET (VB.Net and C#), Java, and JavaScript.
• Skillful development of SAP applications, with an emphasis on developing reports using ABAP, ALV Grid, and SmartForms, including providing a strong grasp of BAPI concepts, particularly pertaining to the SAP ActiveX Control for interface to non-SAP applications.
• Able to successfully work within a cross-platform environment, utilizing a strong grasp of SAP ABAP, as well as substantial demonstrated proficiencies with several other platforms which can be leveraged to achieve an optimal client / user advantage.
• Experienced with cloud based systems such as SalesForce.com and Windows/SQL Azure.
• A technical “Hit Man” who excels at taking on and salvaging projects where others fall short. Able to salvage any project from the jaws of failure and turn that into a shining success.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to coordinate on-site and remote teams and keep projects on schedule in fast paced environments.
• Apply precise problem-solving proficiencies and outstanding technical-oriented capabilities to any professional information technology environment.
• Highly proficient in all time management aspects, including quickly identifying and completing daily priorities in a proactive and productive manner.
• Skillful in setting goals and developing technical action plans as well as consistently exhibiting exceptional self-reliance toward achieving perfection in all professional endeavors.
• Contribute proven technical acumen and sharp troubleshooting abilities, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert at performing independently or within a team-oriented environment to exceed all operational goals and information technology-based objectives.
• Developed AJAX methodologies before this concept was a formally recognized technique.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Database Administrator

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Perform various database administration and support activities in support of Department of Defense contracts.
• Create complex SSIS packages for Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) operations and database maintenance processes.
• Develop and distribute technical and user documentation relating to databases, servers, and applications.
• Maintain documentation on internal and client SharePoint sites.
• Maintain various web sites/applications using Model View Controller architecture.

Application Developer/Programmer

Confidential, Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Performed updates to ASP.Net MVC based intranet web sites.
• Implemented native ASP.Net controls to replace proprietary third party components that presented licensing and maintenance liabilities.
• Performed upgrade tasks related to electronic payment gateway.
• Developed B2B API for the exchange of client data between KU and partner organizations.

Database Specialist

Confidential, Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Perform database configuration and customization for external customers in the construction industry.
• Develop stored procedures, functions, and triggers using Transact SQL.
• Facilitate large scale data imports using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and internal proprietary tools.
• Generate SQL Reports using SSRS, as well as ad-hoc reports using third party tools.

Web Development Contractor

Confidential, Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Performed upgrade of corporate image processing for b2b web site using C#/ASP.Net.
• Modified related SQL stored procedures using T-SQL.
• Developed a class library based upon email processing code found throughout adidas web apps, consolidating that codebase and creating a single point of maintenance for future efforts.
• Developed the adidas Winter Sports Camp web site using ASP.Net.
• The actual web site was externally hosted and needed to record data on an internal Microsoft SQL Server.
• I developed a WCF service to receive data from the web site via WCF call. I was later asked to upgrade this site to be largely data driven dynamic content.

Senior .Net Developer/Programmer

Confidential, Tigard, OR

Responsibilities:

• Successfully developed an automated regression testing tool that executes test scripts against web services and REST components.
• Identified unused (dead) code within a multi-solution .Net based system involving web services and REST elements. This process involved examining internally developed solutions for implementation of web services and web methods from which are wrapped in separate .Net solutions.

Senior Database Applications Developer/Programmer

Confidential, Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Repeatedly recognized for leadership in development projects.
• Spearheaded development and documentation of database objects and coding standards for the enterprise, including standardized naming conventions for objects, fields and variables.
• Successfully engineered and developed a highly normalized SQL Server 2005 database supporting online management of “Change-a-Light” energy efficiency program. Designed and developed a web based management interface with multi-level security components using C# for server side processes and JavaScript on the client. Developed JavaScript components and libraries. Dynamically reformat web UI using JavaScript. Developed mechanism to dynamically swap out JavaScript files to shift functionality during UI reformatting. This interface passed functionality tests on all major browser and OS platforms.
• Successfully engineered and developed a highly normalized and replicated SQL Server 2005 database supporting the “GrocerSmart” energy auditing application. Successfully migrated legacy data from MS-Access to the new database using VBA to dynamically cleans and reconcile legacy data to the new schema. Developed more than 90% of the Windows Forms based client application using Visual Studio 2008 and C#. Developed mechanisms for detailed exception handling, including tracking user navigations leading to a particular exception event using a combination Windows Event Log and database tables.
• Developed efficient data recovery processes to capture and salvage data that becomes at risk due to infrastructure anomalies or user error. This includes initiating database backup on remote clients when schema changes are detected.
• Developed a redundancy framework (including secondary schema) to ensure resilience of remote data.
• Developed application event logging to software specific windows event logs to track user workflow and exceptions to a named windows event log, thus minimizing event log clutter.
• Developed host and client Windows Service “Telemetry” system allowing real-time monitoring and troubleshooting of remote clients.

Software Engineer / Developer/Programmer

Confidential, Sacramento, CA

Responsibilities:

• Successfully directed the conversion of Legacy reports to SAP utilizing ABAP programming language and SAP SmartForms, including creating new SAP reports utilizing the aforementioned programming to draw data from Project Systems (PS), Financial Accounting (FI / CO), and Warehouse Materials Management (MM).
• Converted legacy reports (xBase report forms, and MS-Excel based reports) to SAP using ABAP programming language and SAP SmartForms.
• Developed inventory control Point of Issue / Point of Sale application build with Visual FoxPro.
• Developed a Central Contact Management and account tracking application using Visual FoxPro with COM hooks to Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel. Incorporated customer service component using VFP with SQL Server as data platform.
• Developed encryption algorithm for secure data storage.
• Participated in migration of legacy HR and Payroll data to SAP ERP system.
• Developed a Vehicle load calculator using C# that would determine optimum load configuration and capacity for any combination of container vehicle and load materials.
• Maintained corporate web site using HTML, Classic ASP, and ASP.Net (VB.Net and C#).
• Created quality control web interface using HTML, and VB.Net with database residing on SQL Server.

Software Engineer

Confidential, Alameda, CA

Responsibilities:

• Successfully upgraded a medical compliance software package to meet and / or exceed new government and insurance industry standards.
• Coordinate testing and troubleshooting procedures with offsite QA and installation teams.