SUMMARY:

• An accomplished IT Professional with significant experience in Software Development; including the architecture, analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of Windows and web applications in Agile development environments.
• Maintain expertise in architecture, analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of software development and quality assurance processes.
• Excel at producing code of the highest quality, with minimal bugs or defects.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and proven problem - solving abilities.
• Skilled at progressing from business requirements to well-documented designs and fully realized solutions.
• Proven management skills as Senior Software Engineer, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity, while forming cohesive team environments.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills to clearly and concisely explain issues.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: C#, .NET, SQL, VB.NET, WPF, XAML, XML, HTML, Angular, CSS, JavaScript, Knockout, ASP.NET, Java, C++, C

Concepts: Agile, MVC, MVVM, RESTful Services, Web API; Automated, Coded UI, Load, Module, Systems and Unit Testing

Software: Visual Studio, TFS, SSMS, SSRS, SVN, JIRA, Jenkins, ReSharper, TeamCity, Postman, Load Runner, Quality Center

Systems: Windows, Linux, Virtual Machines (VMWare)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Omaha, NE

Senior .NET Developer

• Architected, developed and supported our software applications and related processes.
• Solved business challenges and needs by translating requirements into solutions that provide our business with tools to exceed our client’s expectations.
• Participated in the architecting and engineering of software development projects using the latest industry standards, tools and techniques.
• Designed and developed applications and solutions to meet business requirements as well as technical standards with emphasis on usability, lasting design, maintainability, reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Completed work on C# and VB.NET applications using MVC, Entity Framework and Web API.
• Worked with a SQL Server back end, including writing stored procedures, writing & troubleshooting advanced SQL queries, and SQL Server Reporting Services.

Confidential

Senior Systems Architect/Engineer

• Duties included the design, development, implementation, and testing of secure payment systems for multinational corporations.
• Regularly maintained and enhanced C# and Java web applications that provide payment processing and risk management services, including .NET, MVC, Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Knockout.
• Authored and enhanced stored procedures and queries via SQL Server Management Studio.
• Promoted agile development through project and issue tracking using ACE Project; utilized Jenkins for continuous integration and SVN for source control.

Confidential, Omaha, NE

Senior Software Engineer

• Experienced in the architecture, design, development, testing, maintenance, and documentation of C# applications for scientific instrumentation.
• Lead developer on several projects which enabled semiconductor factories to control and monitor manufacturing equipment.
• Routinely performed training for software engineers and support personnel, while creating and maintaining documentation.
• Served as team mentor to developers through training in Visual Studio, TFS, and ReSharper, and held regular code reviews to reinforce standards and best practices.
• Facilitated agile development methodologies through initiation of daily standup and implementation of issue tracking via TFS.
• Collaborated with software architect for team capacity planning to ensure efficient project resource allocation.
• Successful in managing changing priorities, with daily experience in .NET, MVVM, WPF, XAML, and event-based programming.
• Consistently produced high-quality, well-tested code in a timely manner; solid troubleshooting skills ensure minimal number of issues.

Confidential, Papillion, NE

Software Engineer

• Performed middleware and backend coding, testing, implementation and maintenance of web applications in C#.
• Gained exposure to front end development of web applications using ASP.NET, JavaScript and HTML.
• Experienced in creating and maintaining .NET web services.
• Worked with MVC, WCF, RESTful Services, SQL Server, and LINQ.
• Developed and supported applications by coding, testing and documenting results.
• Cultivated strong working relationships with programmers, analysts and QA.

Senior QA Engineer

• Designed, authored, executed, and maintained automated testing suites using Visual Studio 2010.
• Enhanced existing record-and-replay tests by adding C# code to enable customized tests as desired.
• Created comprehensive test plans to ensure features fully meet all defined business requirements.
• Gained experience with load tests, Coded UI tests, and tests running against web-based applications.
• Established best practices for automation, and defined framework and structure for the automated test suite.
• Received commendation for improving existing automation scripts to improve efficiency by 98%, greatly reducing run times and requiring far less manual intervention than previous efforts. Testing times were reduced from hours to minutes.

Confidential, Omaha, NE

Software Development Engineer II

• Performed client/server programming in Visual C++ and C#/.NET on Windows platforms.
• Responsible for enhancement, ongoing support and maintenance for the company’s Advanced Convergent Platform (ACP), including the Advanced Customer Service Representative (ACSR) application.
• Performed Analysis duties, including design and documentation for several enhancement projects.

Confidential, Omaha, NE

Technical Lead

• Performed client/server programming in Visual C++ on Windows platforms, with exposure to Linux; utilized COM, MFC libraries, and sockets daily.
• Responsible for all technical decisions, analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of the middleware product line.
• Functioned as both a mentor and Senior-level developer; actively participated in the hiring process and performed training for new personnel.

Software Engineer

• Performed client/server programming in Visual C++ on Windows platforms with exposure to .NET and Java; enhanced knowledge of COM and MFC and gained experience with sockets.
• Responsible for coding, implementation, testing and maintenance; interfaced closely with customers regarding questions, issues and requirements.
• Project lead for high priority projects, delivering crucial enhancements to our customers.