PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research and Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed off - shore team during SDLC for eCommerce product using JIRA to manage progress and Confluence to document procedures, notes, and architecture.
• Built Alexa services for user to perform simple queries using voice interface to access eCommerce platform.
• Developed AWS Lambda functions in concert with Step Functions and DynamoDB to créate a data sync process between eCommerce product and 3rd party vendors using NodeJs.
• Developed 2.0 version of eCommerce product using Asp.Net Core, MVC/Web API, and Bootstrap backed by AWS Aurora and S3 that is deployed to Docker containers on AWS EC2 instances.
• Worked with product owner to get business requirements in order to translate them into technical specifications and/or créate design mockups and wireframes to pass off to development team.
• Developed prototype Apple TV and Apple Watch apps for eCommerce platform.
• Acquired AWS certifications and led internal trainings so that Aura could gain “Standard Tier” partnership.
• Responsible for support of legacty eCommerce product using Node.js and AngularJS.
• Mentored junior staff through bi-weekly meetings as well as “Lunch and Learn” team events.

Senior Technical Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Lead off-shore teams during full SDLC and implementation of Aptify CRM software for associations.
• Responsible for solution design, prototyping, and knowledge transfer to off shore teams.
• Developed integrations between Aptify CRM software and 3 rd party sources for various configurations including gathering real-time tracking numbers and shipping calculations from UPS to SSO solutions with various vendors using VB.Net, ASP.NET, Javascript/jQuery, CSS, SOAP services, .ASMX web services, and XML/XSLT.
• Developed ad-hoc SQL queries, stored procedures, table and scalar functions for reports and/or service end points.
• Developed e-commerce site using Bootstrap library as well as internal prototypes for future products.
• Responsible for providing build/development estimates to project managers and clients for solutions
• Responsible for assisting clients with data conversion process from legacy systems into Aptify using SQL stored procedures and functions
• Responsible for discovery and writing technical documentation of clients’ business processes and future needs
• Worked with business analysts to flush out designs and business processes before creating technical design documents/diagrams for development teams.
• Worked with business analysts and QA team to make sure that all product configurations were of high quality before delivery
• Attended “hackathons” with CEO to develop next generation product as pure HTML, Javascript/AJAX, CSS solution using Web API SOA endpoints using JSON as data format.
• Responsible for on-site support of Point-of-Sale (iPad) application for association conferences
• Help mentor/on-board new hires on Aptify product, technology, and company culture

Program Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead development team during the implementation of the Ektron (2010) And Sitefinity (2013) CMS platforms using ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, CSS, and Javascript/jQuery for Confidential.
• Developed .Net web services using WCF, Asmx, and MVC4 (Web API) that returned both XML and JSON
• Consumed web services using jQuery and AngularJS javascript libraries using AJAX methods as well as more traditional methods using XSLT
• Re-developed intranet application “ Aptiview ” as a SPA using Bootstrap CSS3, AngularJS, and MVC4
• Lead development team during implementation of Aptify (Association/Customer Management Software) using VB.Net and SQL 2005/2008 backed
• Developed plug-in objects using Aptify framework and VB.Net
• Developed web forms using VB.Net and jQuery/Ajax for users to submit “ Call for Presentations/Abstracts ”, “ Awards Nominations ”, and “ Vote Allocation ”
• Developed data layers Enterprise Data libraries, ADO.Net, and Entity Framework
• Assisted business analysts with SSRS and Crystal Report designing and development
• Assisted with the administration and “ re-skin ” of MOSS 2007 intranet by adjusting Masterpage HTML and corresponding CSS
• Designed and developed iOS iPad apps for display at CHA Annual Assembly using Objective-C and iOS 5/6. Apps were designed as teaser apps to display the functional areas of each major department within CHA. These applications used media files, both video and audio as well as animation of content areas on the screen
• Designed and developed iOS iPod/iPhone touch apps for user registration check-in using QR codes, exhibitor lead generation, and resource gathering using Objective-C and iOS 5/6. The user registration check-in app won the 2012 Aptify Conference Innovation Award
• Designed and created various banner and graphical pieces for different websites both internal and external using Photoshop CS 5/6
• Spoke and presented at 2010 Aptify User Conference on mobile web development using HTML5, jQuery mobile, and the use of Phone Gap for developers without Objective-C experience that wanted to begin writing simple apps for the Apple App Store.
• Served on several different Aptify committees including the User Conference Committee (2013), the Communications Committee (2011), and the Future Enhancements Committee (2012)

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Provided maintenance and new enhancement development of internal application using ASP.NET and C#.
• Developed XSLT stylesheets with existing template from Design team
• Coordinated business requirements from Project Manger to web team for implementation of redesign
• Mentored Web Team by leading with examples and training on concept, structure, technical details for each section of website
• Developed first podcasting website for Monsanto using XML and XSLT technologies
• Lead team in all form creation and application support for Seed Catalog, Planter Settings, and pulling of SEC information from Thomson Financial
• Lead development and design team in creation of FarmingForward website, including extensive validation for web form requested by client
• Provided content updates to Monsanto.com, all Monsanto Global Internet sites, Asgrow and DEKALB site, Stoneville and NexGen website, Weed Resistance Management site, and various intranet sites
• Oversaw SQL Server database support for employee phonebook intranet site
• Created T-SQL files for automated execution of queries
• Responsible for support and installation of hardware and software for fitness center software

Web Developer / Middleware Support

Responsibilities:

• Developed internal web tool using PHP, CSS and Javascript, and MySQL to track defect reports, server and contact information
• Assisted offshore team with web forms for clients to have standardized method of submitting problem report information using Perl, HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Assisted in major redesign project for Intranet site using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Perl/CGI
• Performed usability testing for offshore team on web forms and internal contact lists
• Provided 24X7 Tier 1 support for BIS applications and Websphere 5.1 in UNIX AIX environment

Web Developer, First to the Finish

Responsibilities:

• Worked with client to gather requirements for four new and separate websites
• Created project plans and proposals for efficient implementation of new websites
• Established timelines and overseeing analysis and design for website redesign
• Conducted meetings with upper management regarding recommended web processes and planning the new website designs
• Responsible for analysis and design phases for new websites
• Lead development using ASP, Perl/CGI, HTML, CSS and JavaScript in creation of new websites for clients including adding functionality such as shopping carts, wish lists, interactive web forms
• Using Classic ASP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript to maintain current websites
• Oversaw graphics department in creation of new graphics for online catalogs, as desired by client
• Troubleshoot networking issues with clients as necessary
• Oversaw and provided desktop support for clients as required

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Worked with users to obtain requirements for added functionality and improvements to applications on intranet and within Regulatory Management Information Systems (RMIS)
• Designed and developed intranet web applications, including login screens, data collection forms, and forum sites pertaining to the RMIS project or state health and safety forms
• Designed layout, presentation, and graphics for all sites using Homesite, FrontPage and Visual Interdev, and Photoshop
• Developed business layer for all sites using Classic ASP, ADO, HTML, and XML
• Developed SQL Stored Procedures, DTS Packages, and Access Queries
• Developed flow charts for intranet applications and RMIS modules using Visio 6.0
• Performed functional testing of RMIS project as well as analyzes and confirms consistency between modules.
• Developed Error Tracking program using VB 6.0 and SQL 2000 to generate MS Excel reports for developers to locate, analyze and eliminate all bugs and inconsistencies
• Recorded and maintained ticket system for RMIS application using InfraActive supporting users for 500+ locations including Europe and South American locations