Alexander Combs Email & Phone Number

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Designed and developed .NET service APIs to meet the needs of Baird’s financial clientsCreated Azure pipelines to seamlessly move code through development, UAT, and production systemsCo-designed the process for automated integration tests used throughout BairdParticipated in the Scrum methodology frameworkUpdated older ASP.NET code to support new functions and improved APIsSupported junior developers as they learned API developmentMember of the team creating and enforcing development standards for the entire codebaseProvided minor code updates in Android Studio for Flutter/Dart mobile appDeveloped the data architecture for financial notifications in SQL Server

Migrated older classic ASP and Webform code to more modern .NET MVC architectureCreated the process for unit testing new and existing codeImproved application performance through use of keys, indexes, and SQL normalization

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed a diverse team of six developers using Microsoft platformsArchitected and coded app migration from .NET webforms to .NET MVCDesigned and implemented SharePoint Online intranet solution in AzureLead architecture of SharePoint on-prem and SharePoint Online custom web apps (including custom search, social logins, and custom CRUD interfaces)Standardized teams front-end stack using JS, jQuery, CSS, and BootstrapTook leadership to get entire team trained and experienced in .NET CoreDeveloped team’s CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOpsMigrated service interfaces and APIs to Azure (including SQL Server, Azure Blobs, and web app hosting)Appraised suitability of technology platforms for large projectsImproved performance by 25% across the team by leading a switch to Scrum and Azure DevOpsEliminated technical debt by designing processes to review and re-evaluate codebase and technologiesIntegrated real-time reporting into the business pipeline using SSRS and PowerBI, creating opportunities for targeted financial appealsLead the effort to combine resources from various enterprise software using SOAP and REST calls, eliminating the cost and inaccuracy of double entry Evaluated team performance at an individual and team levelSenior Developer, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, September 2009 - October 2014Developed enterprise software customizations using various SDKsHelped develop skills of junior developersProgrammed and supported web applications using ASP.NET, SQL Server, and IIS Worked with users to identify and implement improvements to softwareResponsible for release schedule of upgrades to various softwareConverted applications to use Azure rather than on-prem resources

Chicago, Illinois, United States

● Developed enterprise software customizations using various SDKs● Helped develop skills of junior developers● Programmed and supported web applications using ASP.NET, SQL Server, and IIS ● Worked with users to identify and implement improvements to software

• Lead developer for maintaining and improving ColdFusion customer portal, CrossCom’s main interaction with their customers• Collaborated on and facilitated elements of a company wide IT goal; developing an online Customer and Vendor websites using ASP.NET. Improved process, user interface and website usability to simplify work order management, customer service and the overall quality of work. The websites improved customer quality while reducing costs. • Recognized as Employee of the Quarter in Q1 2009 for being the sole developer of both an offline and online demo of our ColdFusion customer portal, allowing for more impactful presentations to potential CrossCom customers • Part of the migration team for CrossCom’s vendor portal from ColdFusion to ASP.NET, increasing performance and stability of the system• Developed customized reports for internal departments in ASP.NET and ColdFusion, helping meet goals of more accountability and specific tracking of results• Lead developer for migration of Crystal Reports to ASP.NET, allowing for repurposing of Crystal Reports and ColdFusion servers and bringing reports in line with CrossCom’s IT skill sets• Maintained internal VB and VB.NET tools for managing customers and vendors• Wrote user documentation for systems and programs, improving the training CrossCom can provide on many tools and allowing lower level employees to take over tasks previously performed by programmers• Drafted developer documentation for maintaining and improving systems and programs, preventing information loss through verbal exchange and lowering information research time during development• Contacted, discussed, and implemented improvements to the customer portal from customer feedback

• Lead developer for new OfficeNation.com website in ASP, allowing PCNation to greatly diversify their product catalog without major additional human resources or restructuring the business• Managed all servers (SQL Server DBs, File shares, IIS Websites, and Applications in a Windows environment)• Designed and programmed reporting interfaces in ASP.NET, allowing for predicting of sales trends and evaluating effectiveness of company strategies • Trained and Supported IT Developers and other office personnel• Maintained all system security and updates• Maintained and developed aspects of the PCNation.com website in ASP, increasing sales and improving the look and feel• Automated daily data input from suppliers in DTS/SSIS Packages and ASP.NET, freeing up large amounts of IT time for development instead of daily tasks• Automated daily data output to advertising sources in DTS/SSIS Packages and ASP.NET, allowing for more dynamic pricing of products to be more competitive• Negotiated and coordinated purchase of hardware and software• Responsible for network planning and security routers and firewalls, preventing breaches of security for the duration of my time with PCNation• Controlled access to all systems and authored information security policies for personnel• Communicated with outside software vendors for support and feature improvements• Developed project specifications and communicated goals to appropriate technology team members• Accomplished business and management goals in alignment with budget and time constraints

• Met with clients to develop IT plans and systems to meet their data needs• Developed databases in Access 2000 according to client needs and specifications• Created reporting capabilities for auditing and analysis purposes• Transitioned Access 97 databases to Access 2000 environment• Researched and implemented means for securing databases from unauthorized modification • Managed internal network and servers (Windows and Linux environments)• Trained employees in use and maintenance of data entry tools that I created in order to improve productivity and performance• Budgeted time and work estimates for contract purposes• Documented tools and programs for internal use and for the use of clients

• Constructed Windows NT servers that allowed for ease of maintenance on client’s part• Created Access databases and web application interfaces in ASP & VBScript for streamlining• Trained personnel in basic operation and maintenance of NT server to lower support costs• Designed websites in HTML, CSS and JavaScript• Suggested efficiency improvements for Windows computer usage and software choices • Developed mySQL databases and PHP/Perl web application interfaces• Devised and presented multiple options to client regarding possible areas of website profit • Built Linux (LAMP) servers for design and testing of website and databases• Discussed and negotiated web hosting options to ensure cost savings and increased website stability• Redesigned websites to improve ease of use, visual appeal, and download speeds• Trained clients in PHP, Perl, and mySQL to allow them to perform future updates

• Administrated Linux, Unix/Solaris, and Windows server and networks, focusing on maximum stability and ease of use• Updated, Secured, and Stabilized server software including (but not limited to) DNS, Apache, IIS, Website PRO, mySQL, SQL Server, and Access• Interlinked Linux, Solaris, and Windows networks to allow for transparent data exchange between users• Wrote programs in C, C++, and shell scripts as necessary to automate common commands• Installed PHP, ASP, and Perl/CGI services on servers• Developed websites in HTML, CSS, XML, DHTML, VBScript, and JavaScript to provide information for students, professors, and administrators• Designed Access databases with ASP web interfaces for experimental government testing data• Built SQL Server databases with PERL/CGI web interfaces for Graduate/Professor report submissions• Created new research and class websites to comply with government requirements for funding and ease of use

• Administrated Linux server as DNS/mail handler, and Windows servers as website providers• Updated Windows servers for security and stability• Created shell and PERL scripts to automate addition of new subscribers to service• Monitored access logs to indicate possible violations of company’s Terms of Service by users• Designed layouts for client websites • Supervised Junior Webmaster’s work completing client websites• Redesigned corporate website in DHTML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to increase appeal to prospective clients