PROFILE:

Solutions - oriented software architect and engineer with a proven track record of superior User Experience design, application development, life cycle management, and systems administration demonstrated through 22 years of experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• .NET (C# and VB)
• WPF/Silverlight/MVVM/PRISM
• ASP.NET/WCF/Web API REST/AJAX
• SQL Server/SQLite/Entity Framework
• User Experience
• Application Lifecycle Management / TFS
• System and Network Administration

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND:

• C# and VB.NET, WPF/Silverlight/MVVM/PRISM, WCF/Web API REST, ASP.NET/MVC
• Illustrator, Photoshop, Blend
• Team Foundation Server, IIS, MS SQL Server, SQL Analysis Services, SQL Reporting Services, Exchange Server, Host Integration Server
• Cisco Router/Switch/PIX Firewall Configuration, TCP/IP, SMTP/POP3, DNS/WINS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Lake Forest, CA

Responsibilities:

• Architectural design for WPF/C#/MVVM pre/post operation device for eye surgery.
• WPF/C#/MVVM application for communication to prototype HW boards.

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI

Responsibilities:

• Full stack development for heart imaging device in WPF/C# and Prism using MVVM pattern, SQLite db and Entity Framework.

Confidential, Mt. Pleasant, PA

Responsibilities:

• Enhancements to hospital management application (WPF/C#/WCF) for improved UX.

Confidential, San Diego, CA

Responsibilities:

• Wrapped existing C++ code in .NET DLL to simulate embedded hardware operation.
• Enhancements to WinForm/C# legacy application for improved UX.
• Architect solution for reliable, durable, secure, & distributed job processing for cloud hosted services and client endpoints on non-Windows hardware devices.

Confidential, Irvine, CA

Responsibilities:

• Development of manufacturing data analytics application with WPF/PRISM/C#, LiveCharts controls and SQLite DB.
• Development of multi-threaded C# REST services for binary options trading platform.
• Development of property management application with WPF/PRISM/C# with touch capabilities. REST service layer implementation in C#/Web API.

Confidential, Davie, FL

Responsibilities:

• UX and performance enhancements in GIS plugin for Wi-Fi location tracking WPF/C# application.

Confidential, Irvine, CA

Responsibilities:

• UI enhancements in Expression Blend for touch-panel WPF/C# application for aesthetic/performance gains, creating a superior UX.
• Installed/administered TFS 2015 and adjusted policy for code review, check in, task management, and modified AGILE ALM process.
• Updated existing object library for proprietary network protocol using C#, TCP sockets.
• Updated existing WinForms/C# simulation tools with UI enhancements and new communication library.
• SRS/SDD documentation of aforementioned applications.

Confidential, Irvine, CA

Responsibilities:

• Converted existing legacy ASP.NET mortgage processing application to n-tier solution using C#, WCF, and WinForms.
• Created object library exposing Ellie Mae Encompass data through Service Bus for Windows Server.

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of REST services to provide aggregate marketing data from several relational / big data information stores using multi-threading for improved response times. Team development within a fully Agile environment.

Confidential, Newport Beach, CA

Responsibilities:

• Migration of legacy Mortgage/MBS/ABS financial calculators from Python/Django framework to WPF / Silverlight / MEF / C# / RIA / WCF using MVVM pattern.
• Extensive work using Silverlight to enhance the User Experience, consolidating multiple styles/XAML resource directories to provide and consistent look and feel. Significant raw XAML editing and design work.
• Installation of Team Foundation Server for Lifecycle Management and application build/deployment.

Confidential, Lake Forest, CA

Responsibilities:

• Upgrade of existing web-based HR application to Silverlight / WCF, with Expression Blend for design work.
• Deployment of TFS to manage the full life cycle of the applications listed below.
• Developed web-based HR application used company-wide to collect and manipulate user information utilizing ASP.NET with AJAX Server Controls (C# and VB), SQL2005/2008.
• Developed web-based administration portal to manipulate resource files for various locales by non-technical users.

Confidential

Lead developer / architect

Responsibilities:

• Development of various ASP.NET web sites and WinForm applications.
• System administration tasks including but not limited to Windows server installations, desktop maintenance, router/firewall administration, and e-mail and SQL server management.
• Maintenance of existing Access 2000 application for inventory management.

Confidential, Newport Beach, CA

Responsibilities:

• Led team of developers implementing various travel industry related applications, and supervised several initiatives to reduce operating costs, increase employee productivity and enhance reliability of hosted applications.
• Lead developer/architect of .NET-based, N-tier travel solution for synchronizing reservations between two top 10 airline carriers, using VB.BET / .NET remoting /ASP.NET / SQL2000.
• Developed engine to communicate with 5 major GDS systems, including Sabre, Amadeus, and Galileo, with VB.NET (Remoting/Web Services) and SQL2000.
• Developed ASP.NET and Windows-based front-ends, including GUI specifically targeting Tablet PCs.
• Significantly lowered monthly telco charges by eliminating several GDS leased lines in favor of VPN based connections, using Cisco PIX firewall and routers.
• Coordinated physical move of 24x7 service center from office location to local telco DataCenter.

Confidential, Mammoth, PA

Responsibilities:

• Directed consulting division for telecommunications organization, developing and implementing N-Tier applications and LAN/WAN installations for a wide range of functional areas.
• Developed and supervised implementation of Manufacturing Operating System for large fiber-optics company, tracking manufacturing efficiencies and providing visibility to upper level management of problems within the production process.
• Configured Cisco switches and routers for dial-up and high-speed Internet access lines.

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Managed and completed multiple projects including Intranet development, file management integration, web mail, online email search engine, and CRM components.
• Created global IT proposal addressing file management, database hosting, and messaging.
• Trained consultants and client partners in supply-chain management software.
• Integrated server-side VB components with ASP and Outlook clients.

Confidential, Mammoth, PA

Responsibilities:

• Utilized Visual Basic to develop accounting applications, allowing for reporting / online access of account information and usage statistics.
• Designed and installed Windows NT 4.0 network and Intranet, with migration from Novell network.