PROFILE:

• Manage software development projects from inception through successful delivery.
• Solutions - focused professional with demonstrated success proposing, initiating, and executing large-scale projects that modernize existing technology, automate and streamline processes, and provide long-term business value.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, gather and document requirements, and perform hands-on software engineering.
• Consistently achieve on-time, in-scope completion by leveraging project management best practices and Agile methodologies.
• Fluent in English and Farsi.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Full Life Cycle Project Management
• Requirements Gathering & Documentation
• Technical Specifications Development
• Stakeholder Expectation Management
• Proposal Development & Presentation
• Budget Administration & Cost Control
• Team Leadership/Mentoring & Training
• Vendor Relationship Management

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

Platforms/Software: Windows, Windows Server, .NET Framework, IIS, Lync, VMware, Hyper-V, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Microsoft Project, Trello, WordPress

Languages: T-SQL, SQL, Visual Basic, VB.NET, Legacy ASP, ASP.NET, VBA, C#, ADO, ADO.NET, HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, JQuery, VB Scripting, LUA, C# Razor

Development Tools: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft Local DB, Visual Studio, Visual Web Developer, Crystal Reports, SSIS, SSRS, Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, Flash MX, JCreator, ASP.NET Web Pages, MVC, WCF, WSE

SOA Tools/Standards: Mirth Connect, Orion Health’s Rhapsody Integration Engine, HL7, NCPDP, X12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Broward County, FL

HMIS Manager/System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Created project schedules to meet established milestones for funding and other HUD-related activities, including Point in Time Count and Housing Inventory Count projects.
• Played key role in paperless office initiative, including performing business analysis and requirements gathering, liaising with vendors, and evaluating COTS solutions.
• Prepared and presented Decision Analysis and Resolution, market research, and cost-benefit analysis of RFID technology to Human Services leadership team.
• Key point-of-contact with vendors of ECHO EHR, CSMS case management platform, LabLynx case management platform for medical examiners, and other applications and software.
• Spearheaded redevelopment of existing legacy applications to meet current technology standards, including conversion of internal website from legacy ASP to ASP.NET.
• Led requirements gathering and analysis of pain points for four HSD divisions to initialize and schedule multiple projects for point-of-sale (POS) solution implementation.
• Coordinated and delivered internal security project to identify inactive user accounts across 200 applications with automation between disparate systems using SQL Server and SSIS.
• Orchestrated development of BARC ECHO access forms and database (DML & DDL) using .NET services framework.
• Successfully obtained $500K through county administration for implementation of real-time location system (RTLS).

Confidential, Coral Springs, FL

Project Lead & Senior Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented SOA middleware to improve message transformation/delivery with claims/pharmacy processing vendors, communication across multiple applications, and overall software architecture.
• Established SDLC processes following project management best practices; liaised with business and technical stakeholders, gathered requirements, prepared project plan and WBS, created technical and business workflows, and presented solutions to leadership.
• Configured middleware Rhapsody Integration Engine; developed and monitored communication routes, including mapping patient transaction and medical information to comply with NCPDP D.0 standard.
• Developed .NET web application to modify communication data and transmit/accept responses for rapid message processing and turnaround; built SQL Server database and stored procedures for initial stages of message construction and manipulation; and used database, TCP server, Web Services, and directory communication points with various filters to complete message transformation and distribution.
• Created custom TCP/IP wrapper and used C#.NET to develop Razor and ASP.NET web pages and interfaces.
• Enabled resolution and recovery of two-year backlog of accounts receivables totaling $1.5M.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Served as TF engineer, product manager, and client liaison.
• Managed data communication flow and performed extensive troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Advised client of all activity impacting communication engine and provided information to guide informed decision making.
• Performed research and business analysis; documented requirements. Worked with vendor to facilitate application development and delivery.
• Prepared and executed test plans.
• Trained and mentored staff on government policies and procedures.
• Coordinated end-point setup, connections, document/requirement reviews, process collaboration, troubleshooting and testing between DoD’s HAIMS and Veterans Administration’s Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record Data Access Services (VLER-DAS) and Vendor Benefits Management System (VBMS) teams.
• Worked with XCA interface using iHie standards and metadata.
• Partnered with project manager for successful delivery of communication interface Phase I.
• Lead Engineer (through SPS, LLC) for custom communication framework for Military Health Services (HMS) PMO.
• Contributed throughout the SDLC using SOAP-based protocol and Web Services for message delivery.
• Analyzed/managed framework requirements for application sustainment and current/future development efforts; worked with vendor to ensure consistency of future builds.
• Worked with integration team on business objects, application utilities, and integrated installation wrapper.
• Application Developer (through Robert Half Technologies) of database-driven Web portal for data entry and contract reference using .NET 4.0 & fully integrated AJAX functionality on IIS 7.
• Developed build authentication module, created and validated UI, handled integration and partial development of SQL Server backend, wrote and integrated stored procedures and triggers, and performed testing, bug resolution, and post-deployment enhancements.
• Application Developer (through SPS, LLC) maintaining and enhancing EHR developed in VB6 with Oracle backend.
• Analyzed source code to improve modules and functionality, managed upgrade to .NET framework using Visual Studio, and coded database functionality in PL/SQL.
• Prepared and presented proposal for multimillion-dollar contract to company and client leaders.
• Leveraged expertise to troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, and resolve numerous critical and security issues for TF.
• Proposed business process change, implementation of Agile Methodology, and transition to cloud to convert government systems and vendor relationships to IaaS and SaaS to improve operations and solutions delivery.
• Earned Top Performer Award within first year of hire.

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Developer / Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Architected dynamic Web sites, Web-based content, inventory management systems, business intelligence systems, and Windows-based applications for clients in the legal and international manufacturing industries.
• Configured email, domain names/transfers, and hosting services.
• Maintained existing and new applications. Managed client relationships from prospecting and sales efforts.
• Performed graphic design and generated content for custom or prefab templates.
• Defined project requirements and plans, managed schedules, and ensured on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Designed and developed proprietary Mysitekit Content Management System in pure classic ASP with Access and SQL Server backend.