SUMMARY:

Experienced software developer and team manager with over 19 years’ experience in the IT field. I have specialized in developing, managing and architecting of web and client server applications in a wide range of industries, including Financial, eCommerce, Credit Reporting, Government and Manufacturing. I have experience leading small teams and managing projects from inception to delivery. I have also been fortunate to have experience as a small IT business owner, which afforded me a great understanding of all aspects of software development life cycle with primary focus on business needs and goals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Computer Languages: ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, T - SQL, Classic ASP, VBScript, JQuery, Angular, Bootstrap, JavaScript, VBA, Visual Basic 6.0, HTML, XML/XSL/XSLT, DHTML

Databases: SQL Server 6.0-2008, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Web Storage System

Software: Microsoft Office, Visual Studio.NET, TFS, Visual Studio 6.0, Crystal Reports, Visio, SharePoint Portal Server, MS Project, Web Trends, MS Transaction Server, IIS, MS Visual SourceSafe, StarTeam

Technologies: CORE.NET, ADO.NET, AJAX, LINQ, MVC, WCF, WEB API, MSTest, Moq, Moles, Unity, DOM, COM, DCOM, COM+, DAO, RDO, ADO, and MDAC, MCSD, MCP

Language Skills: Fluent in Russian and English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Evergreen, Colorado

.Net Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Rearchitected and redesigned a custom C# console ETL application adhering to all SOLID principles, provide support for dynamic configuration and allow for connecting and data gathering from a wide range of sources including SharePoint, REST API Services accounting for possibility of varied authentication strategies, SFTP data location as well as mapped drives.
• Data formats gathered and translated include JSON, XML, Excel and CSV.
• Enhanced support to allow dynamic data parsing and storage using SQL server back end and on the fly database and table creation driven through configuration tables and source data structure.
• Created all supporting database structures, functions and stored procedure.
• Added encryption to allow for storage of sensitive data

Confidential, Evergreen, Colorado

Independent Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Performed maintenance, upgrades and development on small to medium sized projects using a range of Microsoft full stack technologies, adhering to latest architectural standards and SOLID design principles, working for my own company and receiving projects and direction from RMS Business Solutions.

Confidential, Lakewood, Colorado

Enterprise Application Integration Architect

Responsibilities:

• Led re-architecture and implementation of an online management system for all of Jefferson County schools to conform to SOLID design principles and current technology standards
• Participated in ETL redesign consuming data from proprietary distributed systems in to a unified EDFI database for the purpose of reporting and recording activities for K-12, utilizing MS Change Data Capture services as well as REST and web API
• Managed TFS processes including merging, branching and user rights administration
• Mentored Jr. developers in proper software architectural standards including design patterns, SOLID principles, use of DI containers and Unity framework

Confidential, Denver, Colorado

Sr.NET Consultant/Architect

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the re-architecture of data driven applications contacting 3rd party WCF services to submit portfolio holdings data and retrieve financial risk and other financial analysis data for ETL
• Reported directly to the CTO and worked with Business analysts and Business Intelligence to define and implement new functionality as well as enhancements to the current business processes for Portfolio Managers
• Worked with vendors to isolate and fix WCF issues
• Created a WEB API wrapper for 3rd party WCF services, conforming to SOLID design principles with UNITY as the DI container. The test harness was written in WPF.

Confidential, Denver, Colorado

Sr.NET Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Performed integral role in the re-architecture of the login/reactivation and purchase journey(s) for the Credit Expert redesign (The flagship application for credit score monitoring)
• Participated in strategy and design meeting with Senior Management and Stakeholders
• Architected and implemented SOLID and DRY code base for other developers to adhere to
• Mentored junior developers and new hires in the use of DI, Interception, Moq, Moles and MSTest frameworks. Provided instruction in the overall architecture of the redesigned solution as well as guidelines for coding standards and best practices.
• Instrumental in design and development of Vehicle Check application using a multitier architecture utilizing .NET4.0, MVC 3 and C#.
• Integrated advertising and web site performance tracking tools.
• Responsible for extending MVC built in validation to meet custom design specifications.
• Built custom MVC filters for site tracking and performance monitoring.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (DB, web, QA, Business) both internally and externally

Confidential, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Sr. NET Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed a multilayered application utilizing the .NET framework 4.0 and Visual Studio 2010 using C#, JQuery and RDLC for the reporting.
• Worked with senior management and department business owners to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Performed 3rd party integration using RPC-XML (making and receiving Web Service calls).
• Integrated peripherals into current software (barcode scanner, webcam capture, fingerprint scanner).

Confidential, Evergreen, Colorado

Founder

Responsibilities:

• Created a revenue stream of over 1M annually for our customers.
• Responsible for managing up to 40 client relationships simultaneously, and a user base of over 3000.
• Managed a distributed development team consisting of Web and Middle Tier Developers as well as a Database Engineer. Team also included a content creator, marketing specialist and a technical support professional.
• Worked with clients to gather business requirements and developed specifications for a flexible infrastructure to meet a variety of customizable needs.
• Used Visio to create UML diagrams for Use Cases, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams as well as traceability matrix for QA and testing.
• Architected a web site with modularity to allow for customization based on client needs as well as rapid deployment of new sites using ASP/VB/SQL Server.
• Responsible for all facets of financial responsibilities including, but not limited to, (vendors/employees/customer payouts/ forecasting).

Confidential, Santa Clara, California

Microsoft Lead Developer

Responsibilities:

• Helped top management identify business needs and develop business requirement and specification documents
• Create custom applications to support the engineering department in product testing and evaluation.
• Managed multiple projects and worked directly with users through all phases of the SDLC from requirement gathering to final delivery.

Confidential, Campbell, California

Sr. Project Manager/Team Lead (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading a team of developers from concept through full implementation of a proprietary “out of the box” solution for providing photographers with an on-line presence.
• Worked closely with senior executives through the design and implementation of Pro-Loft.
• Coordinated the work flow between the UI team located in Los Angeles, CA and the Confidential located in Campbell, CA.
• Responsible for conducting live demos to sales associates and prospective clients.

Confidential, Campbell, California

Engineering Services Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading a team of developers from concept through full implementation of a proprietary “out of the box” solution for providing photographers with an online presence.
• Worked closely with senior executives through the design and implementation of Pro-Loft.
• Lead Wal-Mart kiosk integration efforts, working closely with top executives on both teams.
• Coordinated the work flow between the UI team located in Los Angeles, CA and the

Confidential, Campbell, CA

IT Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed department-wide n-Tiered Client-Server Application with a web front end, using Active Server Pages, ActiveX Documents and business objects created in VB to connect with SQL Server backend. This utilized the following: COM, DCOM, Microsoft Transaction Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server and Crystal Reports Web Server.
• Developed a Car-Service Usage tracking system utilizing Access and VBA for the front end, connecting to a SQL Server backend.
• Provided support for Client-Server applications with VB and Access front end and SQL Server back ends.