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Responsibilities:- Build and design APIs / Databases to facilitate a web-based transition from desktop to a web-first architecture.- Serve as a subject matter expert on desktop integration flows and data migration.- Continuously iterate upon software processes to optimize critical code flows for scalability, performance, and maintainability.- Exhibit strong technical aptitude and application expertise by providing guidance to internal team members.Technologies in Use:- Microsoft .NET 6+- C# Minimal APIs- SQL Server- CI/CD Familiarity- Azure infrastructure including Functions, Service Bus, Storage Accounts, and Message Queues

Canby, Or

HawkSoft is a company that creates a client management system (CMS) for independent insurance agents, which helps our customers manage their clients efficiently. I work in a small team of business analysts, software engineers, testers, and product managers.Problems Being Solved:- Implement numerous enhancements and bug fixes to an aging code base, primarily written in C++.- Extend old C++ functionality with a new C# code base, utilizing the .NET CLR.- Craft new features and WPF applications to address fluid requirements.- Embed WPF components in C++ host applications.- Review code built by other developers.Technologies in Use:- C# - WPF- .NET CLR- C++11- MFC- ... and many more!Methodologies in Use:- Scrum- Test Driven Development

Newberg, Or

Worked in a team to provide students with assistance on their programming assignments. Help given ranged from suggesting more efficient implementations to teaching the importance of extensible programming practices.Problems Solved:- Provided a way for students to get help without needing to rely on the professor.Technologies Used:- Python- Java

Lake Oswego, Or

Created a tiered client-server application that tracked information about test equipment, stations, locations, and more. This application allowed groups to monitor the location of their software. Barcodes and scanners were also created so that the application would minimize the amount of keyboard entry that is commonly required with these types of applications.Problems Solved: - Program replaced former method of documenting inventory, primarily handled with Microsoft Excel documents.- Provided a way to automate inventory management with the use of scanners and barcodes.Technologies Used:- C#- .NET Framework 4.5- WCF (Windows Communication Foundation) as communication layer.- LINQ- Motorola Scanners- Brother Label Makers