Dale V. Ross

Background

About

Dale currently resides in Philadelphia, PA. He has earned a B. Sc. (Hons) degree from the University of West Indies, majoring in Computer Science and Electronics and a M. Sc. degree from Grand Canyon University, majoring in Computer Science. While his work focuses on Software Engineering, primarily on the .NET Framework, his non-work interests span a wide range of areas including AI, Data Science and Machine Learning.

Work Experience

CTO and Principal Innovator, Ross Squared
Jan, 2020 - Present
Simultaneously Lead Software Engineer and Chief Technical Officer
- Tagged as Lead Developer on Pressurized Tank Level Monitoring System (PTLMS) project for client Integral Energy
- Oversaw Azure DevOps project for release pipeline and sprint management for PTLMS project
- Developing a web application using ASP.NET Core to be hosted on Ubuntu in the cloud.
- Mentored at We Connect The Dots (WCTD) Code-A-Thon event in Lansdowne, PA
- Consolidating Ross family brand under one umbrella (Christian Ministry, Music, Event Planning, etc).
- Developed Piphilia game, playable at http://tinyurl.com/piphilia
- Developing the Amnathrig asset management/repository platform which utilizes .NET 8, Duende Identity Server 7 and React. Also hosted on Ubuntu in the cloud.
Independent Software Contractor, Self Employed
Dec, 2019 - Apr, 20204 months
Joined an undisclosed company as an independent contractor for a payroll management product
- Responsible for potential migration of Kotlin based Android Application to Xamarin
- Responsible for supporting/extending Kotlin application while Xamarin app is being developed
Application Developer, Zero Chaos
Jan, 2016 - Dec, 201610 months
Started as a member of the Implementations Development team responsible for developing custom integrations for new clients being imported and eventually migrated to primary Integrations developer (internal)
- Quickly became a dependable go-to guy after team reorganizations shortly after start
- Participated in requirements gathering, discovery and development planning for new client onboarding
- Developed and/or supported tools used for inbound/outbound feed management
- Investigated and resolved issues identified in existing feeds
- Helped new team members to understand processes I had 'mastered', while at the same time increasing my mastery
- Kept team spirits high with a positive attitude towards problem solving
- Helped to standardize authentication methods used by replacing legacy library with Auth0
- Got tagged for improving integrations between internal systems through reducing redundancies and identifying other general opportunities for improvement
CEO/President, DaJen Group/Ross Squared
Oct, 2012 - Jul, 20174 years 9 months
Dajen Group is a software solutions provider which aims to solve problems that affect a wide cross section of society
- Built a chrome extension to add features to online word games
- Built a score management system for an online scrabble league
Co Founder, Rastival
Jul, 2013 - Jan, 20151 year 6 months
Member of start up team working to make the internet audible
- Primary chrome extension developer, JavaScript guy
- Circumvented CSP for media sources on medium to allow chrome extension to perform necessary functions
Software Developer, Vacation Innovations
Oct, 2015 - Dec, 20152 months
Member of small team of .NET developers working on products in the timeshare industry.
- Analyzed existing applications to identify and resolve defects
- Developed ASP.NET MVC application with Quartz.NET to automate data transfer and provide statistics
- Performed enhancements to existing applications
Software Developer, AgriLogic Crop Insurance Services
Mar, 2015 - Sep, 20155 months
Worked primarily on maintenance team to extend or support leagacy system
- Investigated and resolved issues with limited knowledge of complex crop insurance system
- Resolved assigned tickets with a wide range of complexities
- Quickly conformed to software practices used by team
Software Developer, Infinity Info Systems
Jun, 2014 - Feb, 20158 months
Accomplishments include extending or customizing multiple MSCRM environments, writing tools to support SalesLogix/Infor CRM deployments and developing custom applications. Infinity Info’s clients range from mid-sized to multinational Fortune 500 corporations
- Wrote an application that integrated with multiple ads endpoints including Google AdWords, Google Analytics, Facebook and Bing Ads
- Developed components of a web based meeting management system for a company that pioneered the development of treatment for patients with rare diseases
- Obtained a MS CRM Certification: MS: Microsoft Dynamics Customization and Configuration in CRM 2013 Specialist
Consultant, Genesis 10
Dec, 2013 - May, 20144 months
Outsourced to Stag Parkway, a leading provider of products and services to RV Dealers
- Participated in the preparation of the initial project plans and discussions for a major client requested system upgrade
- Resolved multiple issues client was experiencing in SSIS packages, ASP.NET MVC web applications and other technologies
- Documented critical SSIS ETL packages in preparation for environment upgrade
Software Engineer/Team Lead, Management Control Systems
Oct, 2005 - Dec, 20138 years 2 months
Primary activities included supporting/extending a 24/7 top up (airtime) transaction processing system for leading telecommunication companies.
- Led a team of developers
- During my tenure, profitability of the platform increased to such a degree that the system was sold by MC Systems to a third party company which continues to grow
- Identified and resolved long standing issues in environment, thus increasing environment throughput and by extension system profitability
- Used AT commands to request SIM numbers from SIM cards used in POS terminals to allow logistics team to better track their resources in the field
- Developed jobs to automate the transfer of balances between merchant accounts across disparate systems based on sale history to reduce merchant complaints
- Developed or modified applications to consolidate multiple top up environments thus increasing operational efficiency and allowing merchants to manage their accounts from a centralized system
- Integrated multiple additional products into environment to augment core top up business
- Participated as a key player in relocation of environment to new hosting site after sale
- Deployed instances of the top up environment across the Caribbean

Skills

Front End
HTML

CSS

Javascript

JSON

jQuery

Kendo UI

Telerik
Backend
PHP

Python

ASP.NET MVC

C#

MSSQL

TSQL

MySQL

C

Quartz.NET

LINQ

myBatis.NET

Ninject

Moq
Web Services
WCF

ASMX

Web API
Source Control/ALM
TFS

Git

Jira
Other
Chrome Extensions

Google App Engine

Bamboo

Azure

SQL Server Reporting Services

K2 BlackPearl

Scribe Insight and Online

Jitterbit

Education

Computer Science & Electronics, Bachelor of Science, University of the West Indies, Mona
Aug, 2002 - May, 2005
4.0
CS11A - Introduction to Computer Science I

M10A - Basic Introductory Mathematics

P14A - Introductory Physics A

CS11B - Introduction to Computer Science II

M10B - Functions of Real Variables

P14B - Introductory Physics B

CS20Q - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists

CS21Q - Digital Logic and Computer Architectures

FD13A - Law, Governance, Economy and Society in the Caribbean

P24F - Signals and Systems

P24H - Communication Systems

CS20A - Information Structures and Algorithms

CS28A - Systems Programming

FD11A - Caribbean Civilization

P24J - Analog Electronics

P24K - Digital Electronics

CS31A - Operating Systems

CS33Q - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

P34F - Digital Signal Processing

P34K - Microprocessors

CS32Q - Computer Communications and Networks

CS37Q - Logic, Computability and Complexity Theory

P34H - Digital Communications

P34J - Microcontroller Applications
Computer Science, Master of Science, Grand Canyon University
Apr, 2023 - Oct, 2024
4.0
UNV-507 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in CSET

DSC-510 - Advanced Probability and Statistics

CST-520 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

CST-530 - Advanced Operating Systems

CST-540 - Programming Languages

CST-550 - Parallel Programming

CST-560 - Research Methods in Computational Sciences

CST-570 - Machine Learning for Computer Science

CST-580 - Artificial Intelligence

CST-590 - Computer Science Capstone Project

Awards

Jasmine Chin Memorial Scolarship , University of the West Indies
Awarded on: Apr 17, 2004
Merville Campbell Prize , University of the West Indies
Awarded on: Mar 23, 2004
Best Performance in Level 1 Mathematics
Level 1 Physics Departmental Prize , University of the West Indies
Awarded on: Mar 23, 2004
Best Performance
Karl Robinson Award for Computer Science , University of the West Indies
Awarded on: Mar 03, 2005
Best Performance
Level 2 Physics Departmental Prize , University of the West Indies
Awarded on: Mar 03, 2005
Best Performance

Interests

Scrabble
TournamentsOnline
Math
Calculus

References

Delton Phillips
Many things could be said about this developer, one word that comes to mind is reliable, open and knowledgeable. As a technical lead, I relied heavily on Dale's recommendations and his ability to work through technical challenges. His pragmatic approach to problem solving coupled with his advanced knowledge of various technologies contributed significantly to the profitability of the company
Ryan Simons
I worked with Dale for just under 4 years at Management Control Systems and I found him to be an exceptional colleague. Resourceful, dedicated to timelines and adept at finding creative solutions to issues faced, even outside of his preferred languages. In time, Dale became the person with whom I'd trade development ideas and game changing proof of concepts. His work speaks volumes.
Nathaniel Nation
As it relates to mathematics, software engineering and analysis, just to name a few, Dale is the one. He is a very good problem solver and can very quickly come up with solutions to open doors, break barriers and make anything a success.
Wayne Baker
Working with Dale is one of my best experiences. Learning from him helped me to develop into the senior developer I am today. He is very focused and adapts quickly to new technologies. I am comfortable recommending his work to anyone that's interested.
Kay Möller
I know Dale V Ross through our membership of an online Scrabble/word game group, and he has proved himself invaluable when it comes to the technical aspects of score-keeping, etc. When the official Scrabble site changed the format of the game recently, omitting key features, Dale designed an app to address these shortfalls, improving vastly on the original. I can thoroughly recommend Dale as someone who anticipates others’ needs before they are aware of them, and solves problems promptly and with a (virtual) smile.
Gean Martinez
As a developer on my team, Dale worked on various complex projects and I was always very impressed with his ability to receive high level requirements and produce great results. Often times, I had no real requirements for him but a vision and he was able to deliver each time. His development skills span client side and server side components and he is a great Microsoft technologist. We worked on innovative solutions including a mobile-first asp.net MVC project utilizing the Telerik Kendo Framework. We also worked on creating a custom Single Sign On (SSO) solution which we implemented on an already built custom application. I appreciated his cool and calm demeanor which I found helpful when dealing with complex solutions.
Elisabeth Jardine
As a long-standing member of the Scrabble world, I got to know Dale through his involvement in the on-line Scrabble community. He has been a tremendous help setting up many tools to improve the functionality and enjoyment of the game. He is always on hand to help with problems and his knowledge is immense and invaluable.
Adebiyi Mabadeje
Just like Elisabeth, I'm also a long standing member of the online Scrabble community and the tools developed by Dale have been immensely helpful in making our game play seamless & he has also always expressed his willingness to lend a hand if & when the need arises.
Anne Sparrow
Dale has provided technical advice and assistance to myself and colleagues with politeness and no expectation of anything in return. His volunteer time contributions, efforts, and patience, to assist those who know less than him is a credit to himself. I wish him well in his endeavors.
Elliott Manley
A couple of years ago I had an enjoyable and rewarding time collaborating remotely with Dale on a Chrome extension. What we (mostly Dale) created continues to be used by an ever-growing community. He is always willing to learn and always willing to teach. He also always puts "the right thing to do" above all else. I sincerely hope we'll have the opportunity to collaborate again. I wish him well in all he does.
Daniel Stembridge
Dale has been a friend to me for many years over the information highway, and I very much hope to meet him in person one day to shake his hand and thank him for all the time, effort, assistance and dedication he has always offered to me freely in this time. He is one of those people who see Solutions rather than Problems, and is always my 'go-to guy' for all things tech. I wish him a bright and rewarding future, and I do not doubt he would prove to be a valuable member of any team.
Jamie Barrett
I've had the pleasure of knowing Amnathrig (Dale) for over a month and he's always been a pleasant person to work with. He is a considerate, compassionate and intelligent individual who strives daily to make a positive impact in this world. He always keeps his word and holds a high standard for conducting any business with integrity and honesty. He has a strong drive and puts 100% into all of his work. I believe he is a valuable asset to anyone's team.