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 or at the local golf course. Though I’m trying to become a better farmer, its certainly a challenge, often having to fix a fence or implement, and often find myself learning the “right way” by being the brunt of a goodhearted joke with my family.
I have great breadth in the area of custom software development integrating and using numerous Microsoft technologies, including: C#, Python, PySpark, Azure DevOps, Angular, AngularJS, ASP.NET MVC, Visual Studio, VS Code, T-SQL, 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
- Developed SAS multi-thread batch processing logic to handle large data volumes and improve speed
- 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