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
• 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
• '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
• Maintained software by providing level 3 support by troubleshooting, deep analysis, & reverse engineering
• Automated workflow by creating tools & PowerShell/Python scripts, speeding up development

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.
• 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.
• Supported software and hardware strengthening customer relationships
• Managed multiple projects and support cases completing work within required timelines

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
• 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.
• '…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.
• 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
• 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
• '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.

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