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Highly motivated, self-directed Senior Software Professional with 11+ years' experience in developing multiple enterprise software solutions deployed within various vertical markets, managing all aspects of Project management, Quality, and Client support. Management background includes leading blended teams, budget control, devising time lines, monitoring project standards for all deliverables, creating strategies, overseeing technical design and development, project integration and implementation, documentation, record keeping, training, and maintaining quality assurance throughout the entire project.

Works effectively and makes sound decisions under pressure in fast paced and unpredictable environments. Accepts role as assigned and strives for excellent results. Strong critical problem solver, and have capabilities in organizing, prioritizing and managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. Ability to contribute as a team player and easily communicates with professionals on all levels.

Core Competencies
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Project design & Implementation
  • Customized Solutions
  • Client Relationships
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Strategies/Operations
  • Risk Analysis/Justifications
  • Knowledge Management
  • Critical Problem-solving
  • Cost Reduction/Containment
Technical Skills
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
  • ASP.Net, MVC, Ajax
  • Silverlight 3, 4
  • ESRI ArcGIS Server
  • Geospatial Applications (GIS)
  • n-Tier Architectures
  • UML/GOF Modeling
  • Windows Phone 7 (WP7)
  • C# / VB.NET
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008
  • Microsoft .Net v4.0 to 1.1
  • Visual Studio 2010 to 2003

Recent Projects
Extensible Silverlight & WCF Web GIS Platform
  • Architected extensible Silverlight 4 & WCF 4.0 GIS web platform.
  • End-to-end .net solution which employs Microsoft Extensibility Framework (MEF).
  • Designed architecture and lead development implementation.
  • Create additional server and client functionality without a recompile or full deployment.
  • Pluggable configuration, security, and service models.
  • Developed custom WebServerHost, IServiceClientFactory.
Windows Phone 7 (WP7) GIS Data Discovery App
  • Windows Phone 7 application using Silverlight 3 against ArcGIS Server 10 and WCF/C# 4.0.
  • Facilitates distributed systems via Microsoft Azure AppFabric Cloud Platform.
  • Discover real time GIS data on a mobile phone.
  • Collect field notes and pictures for later retrieval.
Real Time GIS Data Delivery Software
  • Integrates distributed geographic data for discovery, acquisition, processing, analysis & modeling, delivery.
  • Deployed in multiple international markets.
  • Engineered Versioned SOA architecture.
  • Multi-layered distributed systems.
  • Multi-cultural.
  • Developed domestic and international e-commerce solution.
  • Real-time GIS data streaming.
  • Customized for each deployment.
Online Interlibrary Loan Software
  • Participated in creating a rapid content delivery system for almost 200 universities throughout the world.
  • Circumvents traditional snail mail delivery mechanisms with electronic document delivery fulfilled by a participating university.
  • Architected Object Oriented software model.
  • Engineered routing algorithm which locates relevant universities containing target material.
  • ASP.net/C#, SQL Server.
  • Integrates with various off line library management software.
Online Parent Education Course
  • Provides online education courses for parents.
  • Principal architect and lead developer.
  • Video and text learning.
  • Randomly generated tests and assessments.
  • ASP.net/C# 3.5, AJAX, SQL 2008.
  • Flash Videos.
  • Multi-lingual.
Experience
Fort Collins, CO
Oct 2002 - Present
Software Engineer and Consultant

Achievements:
  • Extensible Silverlight/ArcGIS application platform
  • ESRI ArcGIS Server Silverlight mapping application
  • Silverlight/WCF application for Oil and Gas
  • Web spider and data aggregator
  • Distant learning website
  • GIS Application for a major mapping web site
  • Smart Client Architecture for a county entity
  • Electronic Library Loan web app for 68+ universities
  • Robust reporting architecture for credit reporting agency
Responsibilities:
  • Define and substantiate C# .NET architectures and patterns
  • Lead developer for multiple enterprise applications
  • Specify customer scope and requirements
  • Outside Microsoft .net consulting
  • Application support and training
Fort Collins, CO
Jun 2000 - Oct 2002
Network Administrator and Support Technician

Achievements:
  • Developed application to manage computer repair workflow
  • Streamlined server/desktop support process for technicians
  • Experienced 150% revenue growth
Responsibilities:
  • Network/Server support lead
  • In-house software development
  • Win NT 4.0, Win 2000 Server/Client, Linux file servers
Fort Collins, CO
Mar 1999 - Jun 2000
Mass Storage Technical Support

Achievements:
  • Tier 2 escalation technical agent
  • A-Squared advanced agent
  • Multiple performance awards
Responsibilities:
  • Telephone support for Hewlett-Packard DAT/Colorado drives
  • Agent training
  • Customer Service
Certifications

2005, Fort Collins, CO
Microsoft Certified Application Developer   Verify Certification

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition for professional developers who build powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET and Web services.

2004, Fort Collins, CO
Microsoft Certified Professional

Certified professionals give an organization a competitive advantage. They can help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level.

2002, Fort Collins, CO
CompTIA A+ Professional

CompTIA A+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of computer service technicians with the equivalent of 500 hours of hands-on experience.

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