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Work Experience

• Senior Software Developer, Collins Auto Group

  Feb, 2018 - Present

  .NET, C#, SQL, React, Vue, Next.js

  • Worked independently and in a small team to design, specify and implement large e-commerce systems.

  • Designed and implemented Azure DevOps processes for frontend, backend, database, and out-of-band processes.

  • Assisted consumers and dealership staff to resolve production issues.

  • Acted as liaison between third-party API providers to determine integration strategies.

  • Provided technical guidance to junior developers.

  • Participated in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering knowledge sharing within development team.

• Software Developer, Level 12

  Oct, 2017 - Jan, 20183 months

  • Worked with senior development staff to develop new features and fix software issues using Python, Flask, PostgresQL, Memcached and Django

  • Participated in Continuous Integration/DevOps lifecycle using Ansible and CircleCI

  • Participated in code review and Agile sprint planning using GitHub issues and Zenhub boards

  • Attended customer meetings to discuss existing issues and plan new development

• Director of Technology, Sojourn Community Church

  Dec, 2013 - Aug, 20173 years 8 months

  • Managed all IT services for entire organization across five locations including endpoint services, network infrastructure, telecommunications and cloud computing resources.

  • Led organization through two major church management system migrations.

  • Designed, implemented and maintained network architecture.

  • Established network monitoring to proactively detect network issues.

  • Managed key vendor relationships for hardware and software purchasing.

  • Developed strategy to manage staff computer lifecycle within severe budget constraints, automated initial setup of computers to improve turnaround times.

  • Led technological change in an organization with substantial deficits in its use of technology through conversations with executive, campus and ministry leadership.

  • Maintained web presence, managed web security, and implemented necessary features for several Wordpress websites in PHP.

• IT & Web Development Manager, Theta Tech Solutions

  Apr, 2012 - Dec, 20131 year 8 months

  • Planned and implemented IT infrastructure on a minimal budget based on input from management and employees.

  • Managed small team of IT staff to build out infrastructure and provide support for deployed applications and staff computers across Windows, Mac OS X and Linux platforms.

  • Administered a 110-server computing cluster with OpenFOAM, Gasp and other computational fluid dynamics packages.

  • Oversaw and participated in small software development projects for iOS and Android mobile devices.

  • Prepared computers for use by new hires.

  • Troubleshot and repaired faulty hardware.

  • Implemented and maintained network services including file sharing, VPN access, email and instant messaging/chat.

  • Configured and maintained network for access from multiple offices across the Eastern US.

• Software Developer/Designer, Self-employed

  Aug, 2011 - Apr, 20128 months

  • Led meetings with clients to define requirements and determine technological needs for web-based software projects.

  • Learned Ruby on Rails to create DearLouisville.com.

  • Prepared several client WordPress sites, modifying them to fit the needs of the customer.

  • Improved sites’ Search Engine Optimization and integrated with several social media features to extend customers’ reach.

• Professional Services Consultant, Future Visions, Inc.

  Sep, 2009 - Aug, 20111 year 11 months

  • Led teams of consultants and client participants through ERP software implementations, managing project budget and scheduling.

  • Designed, specified and implemented customizations to business processes and data models implemented in existing ERP systems in a variety of platforms (PowerBuilder, .NET/WinForms, ASP.NET, C/AL, SQL Server, Crystal Reports).

  • Learned new products and technologies on demand.

  • Developed detailed understanding of several different knowledge domains (professional services, manufacturing, warehousing, etc.).

  • Troubleshot client technical issues at all levels of abstraction.

  • Presented new learnings to team members and management to spread knowledge and gather feedback.

• Programmer/Analyst, Coca-Cola Enterprises

  Apr, 2009 - Sep, 20095 months

  • Modified a large SAP environment, developed and maintained ABAP programs to meet functional specifications in a small, remote team.

  • Composed technical specifications to document development efforts.

  • Presented new learnings and project findings to team members and management to spread knowledge and gather feedback.

• Software Developer, AccuCode

  Jun, 2008 - Jan, 20097 months

  • Worked as the only remote member of a development team maintaining a large, Java-based inventory management web application with MySQL and QuickBooks (via web services) providing client data.

  • Reworked the user interface of several core screens to reduce user confusion and provide a better overall experience.

  • Rewrote several UI components to take advantage of AJAX in order to reduce server loads and improve user experience.

  • Developed database migration scripts for changes to application schemas to ensure client data was preserved and adapted to new business logic/requirements.

  • Provided and implemented suggestions to improve the effectiveness of remote development efforts

Projects Experience

• Caroogo, Collins Auto Group

  May, 2018 - Present

  A SaaS platform designed to simplify the car-buying process

  • Implemented several core features including deal document management/signing and credit application submission.

  • Provided support to dealership staff, including developing and publishing hotfixes to address time-critical needs.

• Think Mobile First, Collins Auto Group

  Feb, 2018 - Jun, 20184 months

  A SMS-based marketing tool supporting custom workflows including geospatial lookup via ZIP code and coupon redemption tracking

  • Solo developer

  • Built in ASP.NET 4.8

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