Resume

SUMMARY

I am an experienced IT professional with over 25 years of industry experience. I am a UW-Madison graduate with a BS in Mathematics and Economics and also hold an MS in Operations Management from UW-Milwaukee.

Over the years, I have developed most every type of application, administered a few systems, and managed extensive development and data migration efforts. I have worked with a wide array of languages and platforms highlighted by transformation of custom software delivery through the use of agile practices.

In my present position, I find myself wearing many hats throughout the work week. On weekends, I spend as much time outdoors on our family farm. Though I’m trying to become a farmer, its certainly a challenge, and often find myself learning the “right way” by being the brunt of a goodhearted joke with may family.

I have great breadth in the area of custom software development integrating and using numerous Microsoft technologies, including: C#, Azure DevOps, Angular, AngularJS, ASP.NET MVC, Visual Studio, VS Code, MySQL, SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle, VB.NET, jQuery, ASP.NET WebForms, Web API, WPF, WCF, REST, TFS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SSIS, SAP, RFID, LINQ, EF, Phaser.io, Phonegap/Cordova, SSRS, Eclipse, Android Developer Studio.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – July 2022 – Amazon
  • Azure AI Fundamentals – May 2022 – Microsoft
  • Azure Data Fundamentals – April 2022 – Microsoft
  • Professional Scrum Master – April 2018 – Scrum.org
  • Salesforce Certified Administrator – May 2016 – License 6512263
  • Professional Scrum Developer – August 2013 – Scrum.org

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT/MANAGER – SPARQ

(10/2021 – present)

  • In 2021, Centare was purchased by Rural Sourcing Inc (RSI), which then rebranded to Sparq Inc
  • Implemented SAS procedures and macros to call RESTful web services, manage responses and retry logic
  • Developed SAS programs to enhance ETL batch processes using both file and Teradata based flows
  • Enhanced IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) logic to improve resiliency
  • Addressed performance concerns to support 30k concurrent users in a complex medical application by refactoring the Redis caching layer
  • Helped a high functioning team update an Angular app from v8 to v14
  • Improved HRP focused software and services
  • Provided data engineering services to improve/normalize data model for large medical dataset
  • Configured a new SSIS catalog on an aws ami SQL server to run Fuzzy Lookup data analysis
  • Support career growth of a small internal team while helping improve client experiences

MADISON LEAD – CENTARE

(4/2016 – 12/2021)

  • Update release strategies using Azure DevOps solutions
  • Enhanced Azure DevOps Angular application to use Angular 8 cli
  • Created Azure DevOps REST API reporting solution using Angular 7 cli
  • Improve team dynamics by breaking down barriers to communication
  • Created dynamic Angular 6 cli user experience for insurance claims
  • Developed a benefits plan administration portal to using Angular 4
  • Implement web solutions using latest Angular 2 and .Net technologies
  • Custom application development solution development
  • Develop and support consulting service offerings
  • Certified Saleforce business partner
  • Support the continued success of our awesome staff

CTO – THE PAYROLL COMPANY, INC.

(3/2015 – 4/2016

  • Implemented and administer Microsoft Office365 environment
  • Oversaw network infrastructure projects and QoS improvements
  • Managed technology upgrades and enhancements throughout organization
  • Developed and implemented custom .Net solutions with Salesforce integrations
  • Completed a Windows 10 migration and implemented advanced SharePoint file storage
  • Migrated telephone system to RingCentral VoIP application suite

STAFF CONSULTANT – CENTARE

(6/2013 – 4/2016)

  • Coached and mentored co-workers on Scrum-based software development and delivery techniques
  • Used Visual Studio to develop a Phaser.io interactive game using TypeScript
  • Designed and developed a geo-location app specifically targeting iPhone 5
  • Built specialized Web API and MVC 4/5 applications to support event marketing solutions
  • Developed a suite of Cordova/Angular mobile apps and supporting RESTful services
  • Built Web API and MVC 4 applications to support event marketing solutions
  • Integrated NFC and RFID technologies into custom applications
  • Created Cordova based Android application integrating NFC, Facebook, and Web API services
  • Developed functional enhancements and applied bux/fix resolutions for public eCommerce site

SENIOR SOFTWARE CONSULTANT – BEACON MIDWEST

(1/2011 – 6/2013)

  • Build and enhance current features of several MVC .Net web applications
  • Create and leverage secured WCF web services and integrate with other Java services
  • Created and implemented Oracle stored procedures, table structures, and SQL queries
  • Created ASP.NET secure web applications using custom jQuery plugins, route mappings for user friendly links, search engine optimization, and upload utilities
  • Utilized SQL Server driven, Microsoft Entity Framework and WCF design techniques in Windows, WPF, and ASP.NET environments
  • Developed social media solutions including Facebook, email and Twitter communication
  • Added Integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking to mobile marketing events.

SENIOR CONSULTANT – STRATAGEM

(11/2006 – 1/2011)

  • Rewrote a legacy case management system in ASP.NET
  • Improved .Net business applications to support federal ARRA service programs
  • Analyzed and improved interface for a packaged ITIL solution including user profile mangement and KPI reporting
  • Developed a custom ASP.NET scheduling tool to facilitate the management of interdependent processes, backend automation, and end-user visualizations
  • Developed ETL solutions supporting a large marketing data warehouse using SSIS and custom .Net solutions
  • Managed the analysis, technical design and development of a marketing response forecasting tool
  • Lead an application and database redesign development team and mentored staff to support a marketing campaign process
  • Improved performance of a monthly marketing data mining process, reducing run time from 2½ days to 10 minutes
  • Created suspicious account activity reporting application using scheduled SQL stored procedures

STAFF ANALYST – EXACTA

(12/2000 – 11/2006)

  • Managed development team supporting various project focused and ongoing development/performance tuning efforts on ASP.NET and VB.NET applications
  • Managed the packaging, pilot, release, and installations of a Windows application built on the .Net 2.0 framework and installed using Installshield across 200+ user population
  • Designed a custom building drawing tool using GDI+, investigated ActiveX interactive drawings
  • Migrated VB.NET pricing application from Visual Studio .Net 2003/MSDE to Visual Studio 2005/SQL Server Express and enhanced pricing usability and output options

SYSTEMS ENGINEER – BERBEE

(3/2000 – 12/2000)

  • Managed a 1,100 user Lotus Notes Domain migration and built AIX partitioned Domino server
  • Planned, built, and administered a IBM RS/6000 AIX Domino R5 server cluster and shell scripts

CONSULTANT – WHITTMAN-HART

(7/1997 – 12/2000)

  • Helped organizations use Lotus Notes/Domino as a more effective business tool
  • Developed and enhanced intranet/extranet functionality and usability at many organizations
  • Migrated 1,500 mail users to a custom configured Lotus Domino mail cluster and server network
  • Enhanced a Lotus Notes based production control workflow application and its servers
  • Trained user groups on features of Lotus Notes and custom Lotus Notes applications
  • Configured and customized 3rd party Lotus Notes Sales Force Automation tools
  • Developed custom knowledge management and workflow automation systems
  • Participated in the migration and support of a 1,200 user Lotus Notes field rollout