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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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