Technologist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Software Engineer

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

Software Engineer

• 2019 - 2021

Senior Software Engineer

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

•Lead team of graduates and intermediates with code reviews/questions. •Research client problems by delving into the code, by replicating problems and identifying the root cause of issues. •Work on backlog of bug fixes for various teams throughout the company. •Responsible for appropriate referral to other departments and quality assurance areas. •Working with remote team to verify solutions to researched issues. •Lead team of graduates and intermediates with code reviews/questions. •Research client problems by delving into the code, by replicating problems and identifying the root cause of issues. •Work on backlog of bug fixes for various teams throughout the company. •Responsible for appropriate referral to other departments and quality assurance areas. •Working with remote team to verify solutions to researched issues.

Senior Software Engineer

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2019

•Lead small development team by providing guidance on best practices to use. •Managed releases to production environment, performed code review on the development team. •Continued development of existing MVC web application that uses a SQL Server backend and Kendo controls for UI, •Built custom software to migrate data from FileMaker Pro databases into SQL Server, developed SSIS packages for migrating data into SQL Server. •Set up/customized SQL Server Reporting Services, both server and reports; •Worked with project manager to determine design and development approach for new items. Show less

Senior Software Engineer

• Dec 2013 - Sep 2015

•Collected user requirements and translated into technical specifications to meet user expectations. •Senior developer on the Illinois Concealed Carry public ASP.Net website used for submitting applications, the ASP.Net Law Enforcement Portal used by law enforcement agencies to object to submitted applications, the ASP.Net Dealer Portal which is used by gun dealers throughout the state to validate FOID cards before a sale, and a .Net Windows application that is used to process applications. All these items were built using VB.Net. •Developed a scanning solution to accept paper applications. •Creation of multiple ASP.Net Web Services used for responding to and requesting information for background checks. •Worked with various vendors to build custom modules used for sending print jobs to the card printer, background checks through the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS), and to update the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) •Distributed tasks to Junior Developers using TFS, and performed code reviews of Junior Developer’s work. •Conducted meetings with clients to report on development progress and plan for future releases. Show less

Software Engineer

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

•Advanced VB.Net and SQL programming for a Windows application. •Analyzed and reviewed code to find problems and create solutions quickly. •Served as a mentor to other developers needing guidance or assistance developing code and coding practices. •Created WCF Web Services used by customers to create online profiles for making payments, reviewing documents, etc. •Designed and developed a solution for scanning document into digital form for indexing. •Frequent recognition for the ability to finish tasks on time or ahead of schedule. •Extensive knowledge of ACH files. Show less

Web Developer

• Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

•Created ASP.Net web application utilizing SQL to display and manage providers for a local insurance company. •Development of static and dynamic database driven websites. •Convert website design from graphic artist into a usable website. •Development of custom content management systems for managing the contents of a website. •Development of custom themes and plugins in WordPress utilizing PHP. •Creation of electronic advertisement campaigns. •Development of Facebook applications for displaying information on a business’ Facebook page. Show less

Computer Programmer

• Oct 2004 - Sep 2009

•Converted hospital website from ASP to ASP.Net. •Added job application, virtual nursery, physician finder, photo gallery, role based security for admin users, and many other updates. •Designed, wrote and implemented a VB.Net Windows software application with role based security to track insurance denials. The software utilized SQL Server and SQL Reporting Services and was used to report on the reasons insurance claims were denied and the amount of money that was denied. The data was then used to eliminate the cause of the denials before bills were sent to patients, resulting in increased turnaround for payments. •Created an e-learning ASP.Net website for monthly and annual education. The website replaced the paper tests and allowed for users to log in and take exams that were presented from PowerPoint presentations. Users were able to take the exams any time during the month rather than sitting in a classroom environment. Test administrators were given Crystal Reports that showed results of the users test scores. •Designed, wrote and implemented SQL Server VB.Net Windows applications used for the storing of patient information and reporting. •Implemented SharePoint Web Services with Reporting Services integration to replace the current ASP intranet site. •Experience with creating databases, stored procedures and maintenance in SQL Server •Responsible for entire lifecycle of .Net web and Windows software applications. •Designed, wrote and implemented ASP.Net web and Windows Software applications using SQL Server, Reporting Services and SharePoint. •Supervised small support staff. •Delegate assignments and tasks to support staff. •Provide desktop support to an average of 250 users in more than ten remote locations. Show less