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Greater New York City Area

Backend Software Engineer designs, develops, and implements complex conversion processes, providing data and content transformation services and solutions. Manages full-cycle development of automated software to convert structured and unstructured data to an XML/DITA schema. Develops specialized scripts for extracting, transforming, and loading data in its ultimate destination.• Ultimate responsibility to handle projects from beginning to end and have full control over all decisions to finalize the software as a product. Onboarded engineers, integrating them into the team and providing technical and language support.• Defined and implemented data conversion plans to fit the project requirements.• Collaboratively updated security policies and procedures to comply with ISO 27001 requirements.• Provided end-to-end testing and iteratively refined based on feedback. Tested processes and procedures, new system data, business rules, technology, etc. Designed, developed, and implemented QC software to validate converted content.Worked on a number of projects as the Sole Software Engineer or Lead Software Engineer, collaborating with others on designing and implementing quality solutions that drove new business.• Quickly designed a unique solution to increase processing capacity to meet an immovable deadline for a large project and important client. Set up a distributed computing network using unused processing power from others in our office for the extra bump needed for on-time delivery.• Lead Software Engineer for the conversion of all published content from Duke University Press dating back from its origins and in a wide variety of formats. The successful project resulted in additional business.• When a project turned out to be far more complex than billed, I faced the challenges head-on, redoubling my efforts to manage deliverables to meet deadlines. Leveraged team's engineering expertise to assess and evaluate strategies to deliver specifications on time.

Greater New York City Area

For a research services provider, responsible for survey programming, data processing services, reporting, coding, and translations. Focused on automating tasks, reevaluating the ways data was handled and validated.• Worked with the translator team and directors to improve the translation process. Designed and automated a VB Script application which continues to provide a smooth flow of content to and from the programming environment and the translation team.• Improved data accuracy and completeness, reduced development time, and lowered client costs.• Eliminated duplicate translations, reused translations, and improved controls for export/import flow.• Programmed market research surveys, segmentation algorithms, and discrete choice exercises.• Built VB Script data and database structures for analysis and reporting purposes.

Brooklyn, Ny

Served as the subject matter expert for the design and implementation of a new development platform, as well as the transition of the software engineering team and their projects to a new platform. Worked with key stakeholders to determine the criteria for its successful design.• Provided guidance to leverage its data management functions to drive continuous business process improvements and develop competitive data solutions for federal agencies (FDA, IRS, and HUD).• Garnered approval for a contractor’s security clearance from the Department of the Treasury IRS.• Served proudly on the Best Practices for Cognitive Testing and Questionnaire Design Committee.• Worked as a secondary layer for quality control testing during design and development and used data testing tools to assess data for program stability and user functionality.

Perception Research Services International

As a full-stack developer, provided automation and data management solutions and created products and business capabilities for a consumer research organization offering analytical insights into the retail industry.Worked with stakeholders and product owners throughout the SDLC, starting with a comprehensive approach to requirements gathering. Supported staff and clients and authored training material.• Defined and implemented an automation plan to streamline business operations and enable the data analysis support team to be far more productive.• Designed, developed, and implemented so many automated processes, such that the team doubled its productivity without additional resources.• Substantially reduced data conversion time, automating 80% of format conversions through design and development of Perl and ASP applications converting data maps from Askia to WinCross and Quantum scripts.• Designed Perl ETL continuous deployment applications, utilities, and automated services.• Full-stack developer of an observation console used for record management and aggregate reporting of key metrics; featured statistical analysis and performance monitoring abilities.• Developed and introduced an online SaaS platform for data analysis and reporting used by over 80 internal analysts and 250 external suppliers.• Developed and implemented a virtual shopping tool, used to track shopping time, detail products viewed and determine the quantity of items purchased.

• Developed a method for instantaneous data analysis, validation and parsing web applications using Java, JavaScript, Perl, SQL, HTML and Ronin. Saved processing time by automating data collection and analysis.• Extended proprietary software by developing a strategic process for the integration of Java and JavaScript code. This eliminated the need to outsource this activity saving the company money and time.• Expertly edited and retouched digital imaging through Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. Utilized industry knowledge and education to provide the best finished, edited project.• Designed static and dynamically driven web pages for key websites. Constantly reviewed end user requirements to design the website for the ultimate satisfaction of the end user.• Technical Support/Help Desk (Lieberman Online) (2000)• Authored detailed technical web documentation while successfully implementing strategies for improved customer use and satisfaction.• Developed an application solution for the effective email handling and data parsing. Reduced technical support calls by 20% after effectively implementing this solution.