Ben L. Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Canada Area

Clients included Alberta Health Services, County of Warner, University of Lethbridge• Designed and developed websites using C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, LINQ, SQL Server, MySQL, WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Expression Web, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, fulfilling customer expectations• Listened to clients, analyzed requirements, recommended, and implemented Internet strategies resulting in effective solutions and repeat business• Delighted clients with customer… Show more Clients included Alberta Health Services, County of Warner, University of Lethbridge• Designed and developed websites using C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, LINQ, SQL Server, MySQL, WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Expression Web, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, fulfilling customer expectations• Listened to clients, analyzed requirements, recommended, and implemented Internet strategies resulting in effective solutions and repeat business• Delighted clients with customer service and support gaining referrals and increased business• '...has been the most reliable web consultant we have worked with', 'Every time I look at the site, I'm more and more impressed!' - unsolicited praise from clients Show less

St Albert, Alberta, Canada

Technology solutions partner helping businesses and membership associations• Designed, developed, tested, documented, supported desktop & web software using C#, WPF, SQL, NHibernate, LINQ, Entity Framework, ASP.Net Core, Blazor, XUnit, RDLC reports, Git• Mentored less experienced developers, sharing knowledge & increasing team productivity• 'actively contributes to documentation & updates when necessary', 'positive and enthusiastic attitude', 'good communication skills &… Show more Technology solutions partner helping businesses and membership associations• Designed, developed, tested, documented, supported desktop & web software using C#, WPF, SQL, NHibernate, LINQ, Entity Framework, ASP.Net Core, Blazor, XUnit, RDLC reports, Git• Mentored less experienced developers, sharing knowledge & increasing team productivity• 'actively contributes to documentation & updates when necessary', 'positive and enthusiastic attitude', 'good communication skills & willingness to provide feedback' - performance reviews Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Software solutions for the cement industry for 35+ years including the #1 loading system in North America• Analyzed requirements, designed, developed, tested, & documented desktop and web software using C#, VB.NET, Xunit, SQL, .NET Core, Python, Django, Git, Docker, DevOps, TFS, WPF• Updated, migrated, & rewritten legacy VB6/VBA/WCF software, minimizing costs to clients• Maintained software by providing level 3 support by troubleshooting, deep analysis, & reverse… Show more Software solutions for the cement industry for 35+ years including the #1 loading system in North America• Analyzed requirements, designed, developed, tested, & documented desktop and web software using C#, VB.NET, Xunit, SQL, .NET Core, Python, Django, Git, Docker, DevOps, TFS, WPF• Updated, migrated, & rewritten legacy VB6/VBA/WCF software, minimizing costs to clients• Maintained software by providing level 3 support by troubleshooting, deep analysis, & reverse engineering• Automated workflow by creating tools & PowerShell/Python scripts, speeding up development• Expanded teams' skills by becoming a VB6 expert from scratch, coaching developers, led training on PowerShell, WiX• 'Ben is a dependable developer with a solid work ethic', 'very much team person', 'proactive about bringing up areas for improvement, and looking to improve his own skills as well' - performance reviews Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Acquired AURORA Bar Code Technologies. Canada's leader in barcode & RFID solutions for 32 years. 8,000 customers. Clients include Canada Post, Molson Coors, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo• Listened to clients, analyzed requirements, designed software architecture, authored accurate proposals leading to approved projects and sales• Designed, developed, tested windows desktop, CE/mobile, android, web software using C#, WPF, LINQ, .NET, .NET CF, SQL Server, SQL Server… Show more Acquired AURORA Bar Code Technologies. Canada's leader in barcode & RFID solutions for 32 years. 8,000 customers. Clients include Canada Post, Molson Coors, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo• Listened to clients, analyzed requirements, designed software architecture, authored accurate proposals leading to approved projects and sales• Designed, developed, tested windows desktop, CE/mobile, android, web software using C#, WPF, LINQ, .NET, .NET CF, SQL Server, SQL Server Compact, SQLite, XtraReports, Visual Studio Report Designer, Entity Framework, Xamarin, ASP.NET, WCF, achieving customers’ goals• Supported software and hardware strengthening customer relationships• Managed multiple projects and support cases completing work within required timelines• Adapted to industry shifts by researching and experimenting with new technologies to maintain competitive capabilities Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Data collection system solutions since 1987. Clients included Edmonton Transit Service (ETS), Service Alberta Mail & Logistics, Southwest Key Programs• Oversaw software projects, designed software architecture, supervised and advised contract developers ensuring clients receive dependable solutions• Invented industry first 'smart' networked scanner with ASP.NET, Mono, web services, CuBox, Linux, reducing deployment and support costs to a fraction of previous technology•… Show more Data collection system solutions since 1987. Clients included Edmonton Transit Service (ETS), Service Alberta Mail & Logistics, Southwest Key Programs• Oversaw software projects, designed software architecture, supervised and advised contract developers ensuring clients receive dependable solutions• Invented industry first 'smart' networked scanner with ASP.NET, Mono, web services, CuBox, Linux, reducing deployment and support costs to a fraction of previous technology• Analyzed requirements, designed, developed, supported windows desktop and CE/mobile software using C#, WPF, LINQ, .NET, .NET CF, SQL Server, SQL Server Compact, SQLite, XtraReports, Entity Framework, dramatically increasing customer productivity and maintaining customer relationships lasting many years• '…has a wealth of knowledge... has been excellent in his dealings with customers... would not hesitate to work with Ben in future.' - colleague Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Analyzed requirements, designed, developed, supported windows desktop and CE/mobile software using C#, WinForms, .NET, .NET CF, SQL Server, SQL Server Compact, MySQL, Crystal Reports, NHibernate, NUnit, design patterns, scanner/RFID SDKs, producing dependable solutions• Migrated and maintained ASP, VB.NET, Visual Basic, Visual C++ legacy projects keeping customer relationships and business• Contributed as agile/scrum team member and independently, coordinated multiple projects… Show more • Analyzed requirements, designed, developed, supported windows desktop and CE/mobile software using C#, WinForms, .NET, .NET CF, SQL Server, SQL Server Compact, MySQL, Crystal Reports, NHibernate, NUnit, design patterns, scanner/RFID SDKs, producing dependable solutions• Migrated and maintained ASP, VB.NET, Visual Basic, Visual C++ legacy projects keeping customer relationships and business• Contributed as agile/scrum team member and independently, coordinated multiple projects and support cases completing deliverables in a timely manner• ‘Ben has a positive attitude and approaches his work with professionalism and integrity’ - team lead Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Pioneer and market leader in interactive whiteboards, software, and hardware manufacturer with 1,200 employees and $500 million in annual sales• Invented cross-platform build and install automation, management, and reporting system using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Mono, Linux, NUnit, design patterns, saving hours per day• Coached junior developers helping them come up to speed quickly• Influenced process committee as team representative increasing productivity across teams

Calgary, Canada Area

• Designed and developed Windows, OS X, Linux installers, and build systems using InstallShield, MSI, Visual C++, Cocoa, Java, Objective-C, PackageMaker, Perl, reliably delivering software to users• Collaborated with development, testing, documentation teams and managed multiple projects to release on time and minimize support issues• 'Came up to speed quickly', 'Ben is a skilled problem solver and always has good suggestions', 'delivered a strong reliable product', 'works very… Show more • Designed and developed Windows, OS X, Linux installers, and build systems using InstallShield, MSI, Visual C++, Cocoa, Java, Objective-C, PackageMaker, Perl, reliably delivering software to users• Collaborated with development, testing, documentation teams and managed multiple projects to release on time and minimize support issues• 'Came up to speed quickly', 'Ben is a skilled problem solver and always has good suggestions', 'delivered a strong reliable product', 'works very well with others', 'very approachable', 'very good at listening and understanding and understood by others', 'Ben consistently strives for continuous improvement.' - performance appraisals Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Designed and developed next generation cross-platform build and development system using C, C++, CVS, DB2, Perl, SQL, Visual C++ achieving developer productivity leap

Toronto, Canada Area

• Resolved build problems using C, C++, CVS, DB2, OS/2, SQL, Visual C++ minimizing delays• Developed Perl tools and processes to speed up release cycle and increase reliability• 'Quick learner', 'hardworking and dedicated', 'good attitude, enthusiasm' - performance evaluation

B.Sc. Cooperative Education, Double Major: Computer Science And Psychology

Small Business Development