OBJECTIVE

Results driven Systems Architect, Senior Software Engineer and Business Requirements Analyst seeking exciting new challenges utilizing modern and emerging technologies. Experienced in the complete SDLC, from assessing initial scope and gathering business requirements through production environment integration and beyond. Excellent and diverse problem solving skills, with an emphasis on creating streamlined, robust, scalable and friendly systems and solutions. Certified strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of addressing both technical and nontechnical audiences and individuals.

SUMMARY

• Web application development at all levels using diverse technologies, web site design (HTML5, HTML, CSS3, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery), web services, and cross browser client side dynamic scripting. Server side development language experience includes ASP.NET (versions 2.1 - 4.5), C#, VB.NET, MVC, Entity Framework, Microsoft Web API (1.0 and 2.0), WCF, WSDL, LINQ, PHP, Java and web services using both XML and JSON data sources.
• Back end system design including database schema design, primary key and foreign key data constraints, user defined database functions, stored procedures, the creation of view objects, SSRS and SSIS.
• RDBMS database design and implementation, familiar with many diverse database systems including Microsoft SQL (versions 2000 - 2017), MySQL and Oracle.
• Web server system configuration including IIS (6.0 - 8.0), Apache, TomCat and NGINX.
• Utilization of modern Responsive web design practices ensure positive user experiences regardless of a user's browser or device.
• Agile project development methodology as both a team member and as the SCRUM Master.
• ERP System development and customization.
• CMS system development and customization. Most recent system experience includes Umbraco, Kentico, Drupal, Wordpress and many custom CMS systems.
• Working with a diverse collection of proprietary vendor specific systems and architectures, and in unifying them into consistent, streamlined and user friendly systems and interfaces.
• Project requirement specification management, scope and requirement analysis and documentation and scope management.
• Desktop application development, specifically targeting Microsoft architecture, C#, and the .NET Framework.
• Working in a fast paced environment with ever changing project specifications and scope by utilizing strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective and clear communication with both technical and non-technical individuals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Visual Studio (All versions through current 2017), Microsoft SQL Server (versions 2000 through 2017), MyEclipse, ZEND Studio, Dreamweaver, multiple project management and CMS systems

Languages: 10+ years C#, VB.NET, MVC, Microsoft Web API, .NET Framework (versions 1.0 through 4.7.2), Java, T-SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, HTML5, HTML, CSS3, CSS, XML, XSLT, XSD, JSON, JSONp

Database Systems: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 - 2017 (including SSRS and SSIS), MySQL, Microsoft Access, dBase, Oracle

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Mansfield, OH

Application Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed applications to help streamline the order fulfillment process and to improve the accuracy of fulfilled orders.
• Implemented changes in the business ERP system (SyteLine) to improve user experience.
• Worked closely with system users to develop back end system changes that improve the accuracy of work completed through the business ERP system.
• Monitored and responded to system events in order to ensure maximum system uptime for all branches of the business world wide.
• Worked to streamline system tasks and processes using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - 2017. Heavy emphasis on the use of stored procedures and user defined functions.

Confidential, Elyria, OH

Lead Programmer & Systems Architect

Responsibilities:

• Developed the revised Jet Fuel Strategies system. This system allows pilots to search for and locate the best prices on jet fuel along their projected flight path in order to maximize cost savings for a given trip. This system is also integrated into Confidential ’s accounting system in order to prevent double entry of data, minimize the potential for error, and to minimize the team’s time expenditures related to billing.
• Developed automated integration processes for the integration of over 30 distinct vendors and their specific pricing data. These integration processes ranged from simple automated file import processes to complex timed calls to Web Services and WebAPIs.
• Developed many internal reporting services to allow for more accurate reporting of financial information.
• Technologies utilized: Microsoft Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft SQL Server 2014, Microsoft Azure, SSRS, SSIS, MVC5, MVC4, Microsoft WebAPI version 2.0, Microsoft Entity Framework version 6, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, jQueryUI, IIS 8.0, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Project.

Confidential, Upper Arlington, OH

Programmer & Applications Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed the acclaimed Clinical Decision Unit system. This system allows for doctors and skilled nursing professionals to make informed decisions regarding the discharge of patients to skilled nursing facilities for monitored outpatient care.
• Developed a Healthcare Cash Maintenance system that is used to maintain accurate records of monetary medical transactions across several hundred bank accounts.
• Developed many internal reporting services to allow for more accurate reporting of financial information.
• Technologies utilized: Microsoft Visual Studio 2013, Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - 2012, SSRS, SSIS, MVC4, MVC5, Microsoft WebAPI version 2.0, Microsoft WebAPI version1.0, Microsoft Entity Framework version 5, ASP.NET (WebForms), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, jQueryUI, IIS 6, IIS 7.5, IIS 8.0, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Project.

Confidential, Dublin, OH

Sr. .NET Developer and Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed project requirements and scope documentation for many clients, including the Ohio Historical Society’s system upgrade project among others.
• Assisted in the interview process of prospective candidates and the placement of candidates in suitable technical roles.

Confidential, Akron, OH

Digital Developer

Responsibilities:

• Worked alongside a team of Project Managers, Art Directors and fellow developers in an agile development environment.
• Managed scope, technical and other project requirements and time lines.
• Developed custom client web solutions using client dictated architectures and frameworks.
• Worked directly with client technology teams to ensure seamless integration of developed solutions.
• Attended weekly development and creative team meetings to collaborate and share ideas.
• Technologies worked with include Visual Studio 2010. MyEclipse, Dreamweaver. Photoshop. HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, Responsive web design, jQuery, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Oracle and many custom software solutions.

Confidential, Mansfield, OH

Lead Programmer & Systems Architect

Responsibilities:

• Re-engineered all business, production, and ERP systems. Migrated all systems from outdated dBase systems to modernized SQL Server based systems throughout the entire organization. All redesigned systems written using C#.
• Significantly streamlined production work flow, allowing for the reduction of the overall workforce from over 500 personnel to only 100 personnel during peak production periods.
• Re-engineered company web site to allow for online ordering and real time customer order tracking. Technologies used included HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, C#, AJAX, Web Services, SQL, XML, JSON, Javascript, and jQuery.
• Integrated multitudes of 3rd party software solutions in order to provide seamless data transfers in real time between production and business systems, including shipment processing, finance, and quality control systems.
• Configured, implemented, and managed all server appliances, including over 100TB of online storage systems. All systems maintained with 99.9% up time, and with zero data loss.
• Configured, implemented, and managed a 100% reworked network infrastructure, delivering full 1GB connectivity for all clients, and 10GB throughput capacity for all server appliances.
• Configured and implemented network perimeter security and VPN policy. To date there have been zero successful network security breaches.

Confidential, Shelby, OH

C.E.O. & Chief Solutions Architect

Responsibilities:

• Managed all administrative operations, including contract negotiations, and ensuring that projects are completed both on time and at or above client specifications.
• Managed a team of seven web developers in an Agile development environment. Four of these developers were local and three of them were located across the UK, Sweden and Australia.
• Performed freelance web and system design services using a wide variety of technologies, including but not limited to: HTML5, HTML, CSS3, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, MVC3, MVC4, Java, various types of web Services, JSON, XML, and PHP.
• Provided solutions for both Windows and Unix/Linux based environmental needs.
• Worked with a large variety of open source content management and e-commerce systems, including but not limited to: Magento, WordPress, Joomla, CMS Made Simple, among others.
• Worked with online payment processing gateways including both Confidential .net and Confidential 's payment processing gateway APIs.

Confidential, Golden, CO

Senior Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Developed multitudes of innovative custom solutions to meet client needs. Most of these solutions were developed to function within an already existing application framework such as adding customizations to the Magento Framework or to the CMS Made Simple framework.
• Developed custom PHP based Podcast generator which includes both audio and video content.
• Assisted in developing initial specs and with the project review process to ensure that projects being signed off on as complete genuinely met client specifications in all browsers.
• Implemented online marketing performance analysis and improvements for many customers including the addition of Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Google Web Master Tools. Subsequently developed successful online marketing campaigns for many clients using the collected site demographic and site analytics data.