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objective

solutions-focused information technology professional eager to contribute technical expertise as well as dynamic project management and operational enhancement abilities in a lead software developer assignment.

 

career profile

ø  b.s., computer science.

ø  over five years of relevant it experience.

ø  expertise in multiple microsoft technologies.

ø  career built in wide-ranging facets of advanced application development team leadership.

ø  adept in developing windows, internet and mobile applications.

ø  skilled in system development covering needs analysis, design, architecture, testing and support.

ø  strong evaluative, assessment and diagnostic capacity.

ø  capacity in full-life-cycle project management.

ø  demonstrated capacity in multiple operating systems and software development.

ø  contributor in increasing proficiency.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in aligning it contributions with organizational objectives.

 

technology skills

visual studio 2003, visual studio 2005, visual studio 2008, ado.net, c#, vb.net, asp ajax.net, sql server reporting services 2005, biztalk server 2004/2006, linq, sql server 2000/2005/2008, silverlight, wf, wcf

java, javascript, c++, html, vxml, swing, mysql, adobe flex, lexcel star northeast simulator (star transaction simulator), mastercard transaction simulator, windows xp, windows server 2003, windows vista

 

microsoft certifications:

microsoft certified professional (mcp)

microsoft certified application developer .net (mcad.net)

microsoft certified solution developer for microsoft .net (mcsd .net)

professional experience

springbok services, location                                                                                                      2007 - present

software engineering team lead/custom prepaid provider

       retained to provide leadership for one of three scrum teams with up to eight technical resources.

       contributed to professional recruitment process.

       reported to ceo/vps in team building.

       key participant in architecture planning.

       developed effective solutions to complex business processes.

       coordinated with mastercard and star to enhance processor.

       gained expertise in iso8583 message format.

       launched well-received biztalk solution.

       spearheaded development team in initiating bill pay application which became a critical piece in role-out of education and payroll product.

       orchestrated work of development team for virtual card application enabling successful competition in new market verticals and gaining leadership in online survey and related applications.

       designed silverlight map application tracking processor transactions, a highlight of organizational investment tours.

       recipient of multiple "on-the-spot" awards for direction of concurrent projects delivered on-time and with exceptional quality.

 

 

 

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avanade, seattle, wa                                                                                                                    2005 - 2007

solutions development consultant

acted as consultant on multiple key account projects including:

 

global brewing company

       tasked to develop next generation of sales planning tools. 

       adapted shortened version of scrum methodology with two-week development cycles ( sprints ) with abbreviated design, planning, and testing phases.

       launched three subsystems - chain sales planning tool, the sales plan generator tool, and the dma planning tool to accelerate sales planning process for next three to five years.

       environment: visual studio 2005, asp.net 2.0, and sql server 2000, custom .net web application.

 

telecom expense management provider

       client lacked systems to achieve the level of performance necessary to grow business.

       tasked to evaluate current platform and recommend future tool, platform and business function migration path.

       facilitated design/coding for upcoming project.

       spearheaded new task-based system development and reporting enhancements to legacy system.

       coordinated with subject matter experts from client it, marketing and operations departments to determine needs and quality solutions.

       sourced and documented on-going requirements from weekly meetings and software review sessions.

       designated as key speaker at series of presentations to demonstrated pilot task management web application and ssrs report.

       maintained currency with multiple technology solutions.

       environment: asp, .net 2.0, atlas, ssrs 2005 and sql server 2005.

           

prescriptions solutions provider

       designed and implemented membership administration system for prescription solutions supporting medicare part d.

       orchestrated interfaces utilizing biztalk and c# to meet client requirements.

       achieved all significant milestones.

 

jones cyber solutions, centennial, co                                                                                         2004 - 2005

software/quality assurance engineer

       tasked to develop test case analysis documents meeting software design/requirements.

       initiated test data as needed.

       test applications based on requirements.

       delivered technical support for internal users.

       utilized c#/asp.net technology to develop applications.

       gained knowledge in source safe for checking files.

earlier background

prior to 2005, served as software/quality assurance engineer, jones cyber solutions, centennial, co, and functional tester/team lead support, sdl international, boulder, co.  in these assignments developed test case analysis documentation, test data, vxml, debugging, software defect reporting and team leadership skill sets.

education

colorado state university, ft. collins, co

bachelor of science, computer science, 2004

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in lead software developer capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a b.s., computer science, extensive relevant certifications and over five years of successful it experience. to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in it consulting, full software development lifecycle project management and outstanding evaluative/assessment capability, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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