As a versatile programmer, I've thrived on the challenge of tackling diverse programming projects. I've enjoyed the variety of clients, from small startups to large corporations, and the wide range of applications, from web development to data science. I've found fulfillment in the problem-solving aspect of programming, relishing the opportunity to break down complex challenges into elegant solutions that complement their business models.While the flexibility of contract work has its appeal, I am eager to commit to a long-term project and contribute to its ongoing growth. I believe that a consistent role allows for deeper understanding of a codebase, fostering innovation and efficiency. I am excited to join a team where I can apply my skills to a meaningful project and collaborate with talented individuals.Selected Project/Contracts• streamlined distribution and sales tracking, reduced average sales turnover time from 14 to 3 days, increased international sales with secure ordering and standardized shipping, and boosted exposure through marketing programs, leading to new opportunities like performing at Lollapalooza • Published a POC Smart Contracts on the Polygon Blockchain for a group of stakeholders. Generated Unit & Stress Tests to simulate durability & throughput.• Consulted on and generated workflows for publishing NFTs for specific client needs using python and Hardhat in VX Code.• Published a POC Smart Contracts on the Polygon Blockchain for a group of stakeholders. Generated Unit & Stress Tests to simulate durability & throughput.• Microsoft MVC Boilerplate Project Template – Assisted Microsoft MVP Developers by participating in resolving the Twitter SEO Tag writer issues. They were updated to utilize the newest Twitter Card development standards as well as property value validation rules. I also updated some of the documentation of user components in the project.

I had a client who contracted me to develop several smart contracts for NFT minting as well as a few .net console applications to generate the data structures that were in turn used to Mint NFTs on the Polygon Chain. Participated in several meetings to understand his concept and then wrote code to facilitate that model as a Proof-of-Concept design for him to present to investors.Selected Contribution:• Created and Deployed Smart Contracts on the Polygon Matic Network for NF Minting• Designed a templating engine to draft JSON files according to IPFS specifications for block chain deployment of NFTs with the related automated protocols to invoke the minting process.

Led the development and deployment of a comprehensive e-commerce solution in collaboration with the marketing team to support the client's 20th-anniversary celebration of their 3rd art series. This solution encompassed a full-stack .NET & Blazor website, integrated with a SQL database managed by Entity Framework, to provide an enhanced user experience and optimized SEO performance. To further optimize online visibility and user engagement, Open Graph Metadata and Google Analytics tags were implemented. Additionally, REST APIs were developed to synchronize inventory data across multiple PoS platforms in real-time using Pub/Sub messaging service. To streamline shipping and tracking processes, USPS APIs were integrated. A WPF application was also built to manage on-site inventory, schedule automated shipments, and perform data transformations for seamless integration with Quicken accounting software.Selected Contribution:● Codebase Migration: Led the department's migration from TFS to GitHub Corporate, providing guidance to team members.● Designed, developed, and deployed a user-friendly e-commerce website with Schema.org metadata for improved search engine visibility.● Established data feeds leveraging RSS technology to empower Meta Commerce Manager for product promotions and ad placement through Google Merchant Services, Google Console, and Google Facts services.● Upgraded to the latest Google Analytics code and integrated tracking across multiple online platforms.● Facilitated integration with Etsy Pub/Sub and eBay's RSS API systems for seamless data exchange.● Designed a responsive front-end user interface using Bootstrap, Angular with Typescript generated JavaScript components, and a Node.js environment for efficient development and deployment.● Adhered to best practices and 508 accessibility standards for the front-end UI while utilizing Bootstrap and successfully converted Angular 16 application to Blazor for enhanced SEO performance.

Post-acquisition of Codealike by Torc, I undertook a comprehensive analysis of the breaking changes in the newest Visual Studio version. My role involved creating detailed documentation to provide clear guidance to developers on the necessary adjustments and implications of the new development environment, facilitating a seamless transition to the latest tools and technologies.

I was recruited to modernize a legacy monolithic application by migrating it to a microservices architecture and packaging components as NuGet packages. To streamline the development lifecycle, I implemented a CI/CD pipeline incorporating code coverage testing and automated deployment. Additionally, I mentored team members on modern development practices and automated various tasks within the Jira ticketing system, including ticket creation and updates, by integrating with GitLab APIs. Unfortunately, the project was prematurely terminated due to external organizational changes. Selected Contribution• Mentored junior developers, sharing expertise in GitHub branching strategies and storage paradigms.• Enhanced the Jira ticketing system by implementing automated data collection for tickets and releases.• Leveraged AWS and Docker containers for efficient deployment and scaling.• Modernized the application architecture by migrating the monolithic solution to GitLab * NuGet projects.• Implemented a robust CI/CD pipeline to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring code quality and reducing manual effort.• Containerized APIs using Docker and deployed them to the S3 environment.• Established a comprehensive testing framework, including unit tests, code coverage, and metrics reporting, integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.• Automated the generation of GitLab Pages to provide easy access to code coverage reports.• Designed and implemented a minimal API to serve as a configuration hub for microservices.• Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.• Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.• Contributed to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, identifying potential issues, and promoting best practices.• Developed Nunit tests for Angular and TypeScript components to enhance code quality and reliability.

I joined a development team supporting internal stakeholders and external healthcare insurance clients. Collaborating with department representatives, I conducted needs assessments, designed mock-up UIs, and implemented user interfaces aligned with best practices and HIPAA compliance. I concurrently mentored a junior developer and developed reporting dashboards for healthcare companies.Additionally, I played a pivotal role in migrating the codebase from TFS to GitHub Corporate, facilitating the transition through informal educational sessions.Selected Contribution● Codebase Migration: Led the department's migration from TFS to GitHub Corporate, providing guidance to team members.● Development Process Optimization: Streamlined the development process to reduce setup time for development environments.● Configuration Paradigm: Designed and implemented a dynamic configuration paradigm for the staged deployment pipeline.● Agile and Best Practices Advocacy: Promoted adherence to Agile methodologies and development best practices.● Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Mentored junior developers on GitHub, Jira, and development practices. Documented development paradigms and the hybrid C# MVC API/React/jQuery/Telerik Typescript client model in Confluence. and actively participated in daily scrums, sprint planning, and code reviews.● UX/UI Design: Designed and developed new UX/UI features, collaborating with stakeholders and PMs to ensure alignment with user needs and workflow optimization.● Code Quality and Optimization: Participated in code reviews to ensure code quality, identify optimization opportunities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.● Industry Trends and Compliance: Stayed updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure HIPAA compliance and integrate new knowledge into projects.● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and PMs to design, implement, and deploy software solutions.

As a Senior Application Developer at Lionbridge, a global leader in language and content solutions, I was privileged to apprentice under the lead architect of a critical application. This opportunity allowed me to gain deep insights into the application's architecture and infrastructure, contributing to its ongoing maintenance and enhancement.By leveraging my technical skills and collaborative approach, I consistently delivered high-quality solutions that aligned with business objectives and user needs.Selected Contribution● Microservices Development: Designed and implemented a .NET Core microservice to integrate with the ABBYY RS OCR API, enabling efficient document processing.● Infrastructure Deployment: Deployed microservices to Azure nodes, ensuring scalability and reliability.● Technical Documentation: Created comprehensive documentation for application and module designs in Confluence, facilitating knowledge sharing and future development.● Team Collaboration: Actively participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews, fostering a collaborative and agile development environment.● Mentorship: Mentored junior developers, sharing expertise in coding practices, design patterns, and project workflows to elevate the team's technical capabilities.● Testing and Quality Assurance: Developed testing tools using TypeScript and JavaScript to automate testing processes and ensure code quality.● Front-End Development: Created JavaScript tools to enhance user experience and security, as well as dynamic documentation and samples using TypeScript and JavaScript components.

Enhanced corporate web presence through strategic optimization and refinement. Conducted a thorough analysis of the internal CRM system to identify performance bottlenecks and proposed effective solutions. Developed and implemented a comprehensive reporting strategy to gain valuable insights into consumer demographics and sales cycles. Designed and deployed a secure business intelligence dashboard framework, leveraging the capabilities of InfusionSoft CRM. Architected and developed a new web presence for the rental branch, seamlessly integrating it with the Propertyware system to deliver a robust and user-friendly experience.

Leveraged web development expertise to architect, configure, and deploy a secure Wi-Fi capture portal for a hotel client, facilitating data collection and targeted marketing initiatives. Conducted a comprehensive analysis of their internal CRM system, identifying performance bottlenecks and proposing optimizations to streamline reporting and enhance insights into customer demographics and sales cycles. Designed and implemented a secure business intelligence dashboard framework, integrating seamlessly with their InfusionSoft CRM system to provide real-time visualizations and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Aided in updating some of the code sets related to the MVC Twitter Card tag writers to adhear to the new Twitter development models and applied usage. I also revised & enhanced areas of the Boilerplate's coding documentation to better reflect the code's proper usage as well as for an improved developer experience via intellisense.

Designed and implemented a dynamic form creation and management system to streamline the collection of essential participant information for Road Scholar's educational trips. This novel application component, integrated into their existing portal, leverages a robust validation engine to ensure data integrity and adaptability to evolving business requirements. By employing cutting-edge technologies, including [list of technologies], I developed a solution that dynamically renders forms based on program-specific criteria, incorporates real-time validation and saving, and implements a secure token-based authentication mechanism. Additionally, I architected a new API and security layer, enabling seamless synchronization between SQL and Oracle databases to facilitate real-time customer support.By successfully delivering this critical project, I demonstrated a strong ability to design, develop, and deploy complex applications while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Selected Contribution● UI/UX Design: Created intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces, adhering to Road Scholar's branding guidelines and considering the specific needs of their older user base.● Data Architecture: Developed a scalable data model and optimized data synchronization processes between SQL and Oracle databases.● API Development: Architected a RESTful API to power the application's data interactions.● Security Implementation: Implemented a robust security layer using OAuth and JWT to protect sensitive participant information.● Developer Training and Mentoring: Provided comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship to the development team, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration.● Testing and Automation: Developed automated testing frameworks to ensure application quality and reliability.

Designed and developed UI components for internal reporting dashboards. Created a comprehensive notification framework utilizing C#, XAML, WPF, and WCF to deliver critical infrastructure alerts to both internal and external users. This framework enabled managers to send targeted Toast notifications to users within virtual machine sessions. Notifications were highly customizable, supporting a wide range of content formats (HTML, images, video) and user interaction types (e.g., simple acknowledgment, text input). Additionally, the system allowed for non-dismissible banner alerts to be pinned to the screen for persistent reminders, such as overdue accounts. User responses and acknowledgments were captured and stored for potential legal reference, such as acceptance of terms and agreements.Selected Contribution● Notification Framework Development: Architected and implemented a lightweight, cross-platform framework in C#, XAML, WPF, and WCF to deliver critical infrastructure change notifications to both internal and external users. The framework was designed to minimize resource consumption and operate efficiently within virtualized environments.● Domain Expertise and Collaboration: Collaborated closely with IT administrators to gain a deep understanding of the organization's infrastructure, Active Directory implementation, and user/role-based security and access controls.● Performance Optimization: Engineered beta versions of the notification application, prioritizing minimal operational footprint to accommodate deployment in several hundred user sessions across multiple server VMs.● Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Mentored an intern in application design fundamentals, Bootstrap framework, and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern. Guided the intern in developing an MVC-based application for trade show lead generation and CRM data capture.

Contributed to the development and maintenance of multiple Learning Management System (LMS) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) websites for large financial clients. Responsibilities included resolving existing issues, designing and implementing new user interface (UI) components to enhance user experience.Selected Contribution● Worked on several of their LMS SAS websites for large financial customers resolving existing ● Developed custom widgets leveraging C# Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and jQuery to facilitate seamless integration with various calendar services including Google Calendar, Lotus Notes, Windows Live, Exchange, and Yahoo Calendar.● Enhanced team efficiency by meticulously documenting over 500 code files. This documentation facilitated smoother onboarding of new developers and provided internal references on specific component implementations, streamlining future development efforts.● Utilized JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js to effectively access and consume data from third-party APIs.

Utilized technical expertise to resolve a variety of issues on three company websites. Engineered a payment processing .DLL to automate fee payments and integrated a transactional SQL database to store critical payment data, enhancing the efficiency and security of the mortgage process.Selected Contribution● Pioneered the application workflow for the company's first online credit card processing system, enabling seamless payment and refund functionalities.● Developed a C# .NET .DLL to facilitate credit card and eCheck payment processing through Authorize.Net.● Constructed an email account monitoring service in C# that polls for credit card payment email receipts, subsequently transforming them into PDFs for secure document storage.

Led the design and implementation of a Digital Signage infrastructure and advertising/promotional engine. Conducted a comprehensive business model analysis to develop an ASP.NET MVC 4 framework that streamlines internal daily operations. This application core integrates with social media platforms to foster an interactive experience for both corporate clients and end-users. Additionally, the core functionalities encompass advertisement management across various media channels, including scheduling and geofencing capabilities to ensure client location exclusivity. To facilitate seamless user experience, the application utilizes a responsive web design, optimizing display on all browsers and mobile devices.Selected Contribution● Designed & implemented their Digital Signage infrastructure and advertising/promotional streaming engine.● Developed fluent layout designs for cross browser & web device layouts for their signage displays.● Created a content distribution system to facilitate each Digital Signage Controller's current playlist, then downloaded the playlist's content to the local machine to reduce bandwidth requirements of the signage's location and the network.● Torrent based file sharing for durable messaging across the network.

Gaeta's contracted me to generate a static HTML website for their chain of gas stations. I was then tasked with propagating their locational information into several social services, as well as on-line map services. As these services completed their approval processes and began to generate metric data, I fine-tuned their SEO structures to help boost their result rankings for specific services offered at each location in conjunction with the location's operational areas. This process included working closely with one of their managers, and educating them on how to access & utilize the metric reporting generated by many of these social networking and on-line map tools.Selected Contributions:• Designed and implemented their new web design, complete with HTML5, CSS3 and Microdata mark-up. • Integrated their location data into on-line maps like MapQuest, Bing, & Google.• Created individual corporate profiles for each location in several social networks services such as; Facebook, Facebook Places, Foursquare, MapQuest, Bing, Bing Maps, Google Maps, Google Places, just to name a few.

Leveraged extensive experience in MVC architecture to design and develop user interfaces and reporting tools for a critical enterprise portal project. Implemented reusable MVC Razor HTML Helper "Style Controls" to enforce consistent application design adhering to established corporate style guidelines. Facilitated developer adoption through comprehensive documentation, including usage guides and illustrative templates. Further enhanced team capabilities by presenting the new tools at a departmental meeting, showcasing their functionality through practical implementation scenarios. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring three new developers in ASP.NET MVC, ensuring seamless integration of their code within the project's MVC framework.Selected Contributions:• Designed and developed user interfaces for a critical enterprise portal project, adhering to established design specifications.• Implemented reusable MVC Razor HTML Helper "Style Controls" to ensure consistent application design compliance with corporate style guidelines.• Developed comprehensive documentation (usage guides and illustrative templates) to facilitate the adoption of "Style Controls" by developer teams.• Delivered departmental presentations on the implementation of "Style Controls" within user interface designs.• Mentored three new developers in ASP.NET MVC, ensuring seamless integration of their code within the project's framework.

As a Technical Writer, I developed a comprehensive suite of documentation for the Eidetic 3D Design Suite. This included a detailed user manual outlining the features and functionality of both the Object Editor and 3D Design software. Additionally, I created an in-depth help manual with practical, step-by-step tutorials to guide users in effectively leveraging the suite's tools. To ensure the accuracy and relevance of the documentation, I also conducted quality assurance testing on various components of the Eidetic 3D Design Suite.

As CTO at McRapperson Music, I spearheaded the development of multiple systems designed to enhance the promotion of artists, songs, and videos across various peer-to-peer and social networks. These systems integrated robust tracking and metric capabilities, enabling us to effectively monitor fan engagement and assess the overall impact of our promotional strategies on both consumers and media outlets.Selected Contributions:• Wrote, published, and tracked a press release announcing the new music project they produced with the global singing phenomenon Wing.• Designed and implemented Google Analytics strategy to help begin to track their user metrics and promotional campaigns success rates. • Generated several Artist profile pages on media services such as FaceBook, Twitter, Last.fm, to name a few. Then linked these services to each other and the labels' website with Google analytic tracking. This aided in creating more distinct metrics for tracking community responses from informational postings by the label, as well as peer-to-peer related interactions when it came to promoting live appearances.• Researched and implemented several media distribution services to facilitate community accessibility and music aggregation while generating royalties for the media consumption.

In collaboration with SCS management, I conducted client meetings to ascertain their current business needs. Based on these discussions, I designed and developed vb.net/asp.net reporting tools tailored to the specific requirements and objectives of each department. This comprehensive process encompassed the entire project lifecycle, commencing with the meticulous documentation of project goals and parameters, as well as the establishment of well-defined delivery timelines. Upon completion, the code base underwent rigorous development and quality assurance testing to ensure its functionality and adherence to industry standards.

Engineered customized versions of the core application to meet specific client requirements. Collaborated with project managers and client representatives to define project scope and prioritize development efforts. Developed wrapper websites to seamlessly integrate core functionality into HP Event Designer and SQL Solutions platforms. Successfully transitioned from a contractor role to a full-time position after a three-month trial period. Due to significant commuting challenges resulting from the company's relocation to Maynard in October 2008, creating a substantial commuting difficulty.Selected Contributions:• Implemented Administration and CRM screens in VB.Net & AJAX for article archival in their data system. These pages allowed them to upload MS word documents then assign them topical categories so that customers could locate them on topical help pages.• Worked on a web project that was part of a joint venture between HP and Microsoft. The application was an event invitation system to create email and printable (postcards) collateral through a Event creation wizard. I utilized vb.net, Ajax, JavaScript, and CSS in this project.

Designed, researched, and developed a comprehensive web-based home care management application to streamline outpatient care tracking and trending in accordance with eTime board-established workflows and stringent Medicaid billing practices. The application was specifically tailored to schedule and track home care services for attendants and clients in the New York area. Key features included integration of multiple web services to enhance workforce resource forecasting, improve compliance with Medicaid data formatting requirements, and mitigate delays in Medicaid billing timelines. Additionally, I developed and implemented several alerting systems, such as GPS tracking on company cell phones and email/text message alerts to managers, to minimize the risk of missed client appointments.Selected Contributions:• Enhanced Data Integrity and Efficiency: Implemented Medicaid and ICDM web services into multiple client intake forms to mitigate data entry errors and expedite Medicaid reimbursement processes. This initiative was undertaken after a comprehensive analysis identified these error types as significant contributors to payment delays.• Adhering to Regulatory Standards: Designed Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) modules aligned with both application requirements and HIPAA compliance standards to address critical challenges within the healthcare clearinghouse industry.• Leveraging AI for Operational Optimization: Developed an AI-driven scheduling system to minimize the distance between clients and assigned attendants. A supplementary utility was created to accurately calculate estimated travel times and cab fares, aiding in the forecasting of travel expenses for attendant compensation.• Innovative Voice-Enabled Technology: Engineered a VoiceXML-based virtual time clock system. Employees could conveniently check in and out of client locations and complete basic forms via keypad input using their employee identification numbers.

Engineered and deployed multiple client-facing applications to securely manage sensitive account information. Collaborated closely with departmental leadership to analyze complex informational workflows and design innovative solutions that optimized productivity while rigorously adhering to ISO-9066 compliance standards. Pioneered the development of the organization's initial AJAX-enabled interface for annual voting processes, empowering customers to cast votes based on sales/licensing volume and directly influencing future product releases. This solution was meticulously designed and optimized for global accessibility to accommodate diverse user needs.Selected Contributions:• Knowledge Sharing: Conducted multiple training sessions for fellow developers and stakeholders on advanced web development techniques, including XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web compliance best practices.• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identified and addressed critical issues with source code storage practices, preventing potential data corruption. Developed comprehensive guidelines tailored to the team's specific development methodologies and applications.• Security Enhancement: Authored a comprehensive security module outlining stringent protocols and a standardized methodology for ensuring adherence to essential checks and balances.• Process Optimization: Provided strategic recommendations to departmental leadership on maximizing resource utilization and adopting a more agile N-Tier development framework, leading to improved project timelines and reduced skill set requirements for individual developers.

Developed, implemented, and managed a complete redesign of their existing web presence. Researched and applied several SEO tactics to increase the sites' web traffic, which was being diverted by several fan based unofficial sites for the band. Implemented a membership registration program to assist the managers tour planning and promotion using market penetration reporting.Selected Contributions:• Drove up target-market product sales by 76% (In the first 2 weeks) through designing and launching new marketing strategy & web application.• Developed several new revenue streams based upon existing merchandise and new sales routes.• Streamlined their distribution process and sales tracking. Reduced average sales turnover time (for US sales) from an average of 14 days to an average of 3 days with integrated real time alerting of tracking information to customers.• Increased international sales by the secure ordering application and standardized shipping systems.• Increased exposure through several marketing and promotional programs which aided in the band receiving several new opportunities such as being invited to perform at lollapalooza in 2006.

Engineered a C#.NET DLL module to facilitate dynamic URL redirection, improving website usability and search engine rankings. Designed CSS templates to replace outdated HTML table-based layouts, enhancing the application's visual appeal and maintainability. Performed an in-depth SEO audit, providing actionable recommendations to optimize the website's structure, content, and technical aspects. The analysis included a comparative SWOT analysis of top competitors, highlighting opportunities to gain a competitive edge.

Developed several full lifecycle solutions for their clients. Submitted application design proposals based upon meetings with account managers to meet their current reporting and informational needs as well as introducing components to address suspected future needs.Selected Contribution:• Developed web reporting tools for Nextel & SAAB based on in-depth meeting with account managers to facilitate their specific needs.• Developed reporting tools for Cingular's sales department for their new Roll-Over Minute campaign.

Participated on the board of directors. Oversaw several aspects of the promotion of the yearly Freedom Rally which takes place on the Boston commons. Coordinated advertising & promotional materials with affiliates such as High Times. Worked closely with artists to ensure that their artwork met with printing/publication requirements for several mediums, such as media print buys (color/ B&W) and T-Shirt printing. Assisted in creating sponsorship packages, then solicited sponsorship funds from other corporations with similar key demographics.

Provided technical support for developers using the progress 4gl languages. Here I specialized in their web development product as well as their reporting tools.Selected Contribution:• Worked with end users to resolve application development and deployment issues as well as to educate them on Progress Application design Best Practices.• Held a position on the committee that developed the integration model to incorporate Web Services into Progress Software (Version 9)• Assisted in developing the educational plan to instruct the various departments on the skill sets necessary to support and develop Web Service applications prior to the release of our web service enabled application development environment.• Worked on behalf of department managers to construct the procedure dictating how departments would interact with other in the pursuit of customer issue resolution as well as, educating department members in how to properly triage customer issues to determine department responsibilities and expectations in relation to issue ownership.• Held several “tech-talks” with members of the sales & licensing groups to help them gain a better understanding of the application & database capabilities of Progress Software in relation to their positions perspective.