Benjamin Hedrick Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio

- Design and Develop features for public facing front-end Angular application, as well as Angular libraries used by multiple internal groups/applications.- Guide developers on coding standards and best practices to ensure quality software.- Support approximately 100 developer/qa resources with respect to tools and technologies being used.- Support QA and Development systems and integrations with various internal and external systems.- Support cloud resources in all environments (Azure / AWS)- Support build & release pipelines (Azure DevOps)- Manage release and hotfix processes, aligning with Gitflow.- Support production elevates to ensure success.- Identify and incorporate technology innovation ideas and process improvements.- Support production systems during critical events.

Developed digital asset trading software and accompanying administrative web interface. This involved the coordination of various internal components and integration with several external services. (Typescript, Node.js, Web3, React, NestJS, TypeORM, PostgreSQL, Socket.io, Nx, CircleCI, Google Cloud)

Responsibilities:- Designing and developing custom software solutions for patients and employees- Performing production deployments web and mobile applications.- Supporting and guiding my fellow employees whenever necessary.- Identifying new technologies that can be used to more effectively reach our goal of creating innovative solutions for our patients and physicians.Current Projects:- Designed and Developed initial infrastructure for patient-focused Android and iOS mobile apps. After adding new members to build up a team, we have created functions for patients to find a physician, find locations, and self-schedule their specialists referrals. We are currently working on adding functionality for patients to be able to schedule appointments with primary care physicians. The app is accompanied by backend services that integrate with multiple third party scheduling systems and internal systems. Also helped with Angular website counterpart. (Nativescript, C#, T-SQL, Angular 5, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)Completed Projects:- Working as a part of a team of 3, planned and executed the deployment and maintenance of automated build and release services that are utilized by all members of the development teams. (Windows Server, Mac OSX, TFS 2017)- Working as a part of a team of 3, developed an Annual Performance Evaluation solution to be used company-wide by managers for rating their employees. This includes a web application used for completing and administering the employee evaluation form, integration with pre-existing HR document management system, and email notification mechanism. (ASP.NET, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Kendo UI, MVVM, SSRS, T-SQL, EF6)- Developed a tool for use by Physicians to calculate the Bethesda Factor for Inhibitor Assays. This includes a web application for creating, searching, updating and printing assays. (ASP.NET, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Kendo UI, MVVM, SSRS, T-SQL, EF6)

As a freelancer, I provide custom technological solutions for individuals and small businesses.- Developed custom-themed WordPress blog to match pre-existing website, http://www.jrayl.com.- Designed and implemented Windows environment and Microsoft SQL Server for production financial software used by C&S Services, Inc. This includes handling all tasks related to backups, scheduled maintenance, and production DB migration. (VMware ESXi 5.5, Windows Server 2012, Microsoft SQL Server 2014)- Working alongside a graphic designer, developed an informational website for financial firm, C&S Services, Inc. (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery)- Developed custom CMS for a pre-existing informational website. (PHP MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)- Developed a compiler for an experimental programming language. (C++, Unix)- Developed client-side tools allowing for a blind user to effectively and efficiently navigate the website, thefump.com. (JavaScript, AxsJax, FireVox)

Development Projects:- Developed multiple SSRS reports for analysis of maintenance-related assets.- Developed components of Data Warehouse for Production MSSQL and MySQL databases.- Developed web service and data extraction processes to supply live data for J. Rayl’s Company website. (MSSQL Server 2008R2, PHP, SSIS)- Developed stand-alone utility to monitor and notify of failed EDI imports for production software suite. (Windows PowerShell)- Developed data import process and accompanying SSRS reports for Cisco VoIP call data analysis. (SSIS, SSRS, T-SQL, SQL Server 2008 R2)Other Responsibilities:- Manage all test, development, and production database servers.- Create and manage all new operational, business analytic, financial, employee performance, and other reports.- Create and manage all new software/application tools- Support all pre-existing and newly created in-house and third party software, reports, web applications, jobs, tasks, services, etc.- 2nd level of support to other IT staff covering my Previous Responsibilities (Analyst / Programmer)

Development Projects:- Developed web application for tracking customer information and integrated this with production software. (C#.NET, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)Managing the network and its resources:- Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi machines.- Microsoft Exchange Server 2010- Firewall configuration of policies, proxies, and some routing. (Working with Watchguard Firebox and Barracuda Networks Spam/Virus Filter)- User-based security and configuration settings using AD and Group Policy.- Managing DHCP and DNS configuration through Windows-based services.- Analysis of technology(software and hardware) in place and possibilities to expand upon and/or change current design and implementation.- Alleviate users of tedious tasks through analysis and new-feature proposals of automated assistance, allowing for greater productivity of the staff.

- Created and developed informational and advertising Web sites for several divisions of Stellar Private Cable using HTML, CSS, and Flash. (2006)- Built and installed technology equipment for satellite system racks used in large-scale facilities and assisted living campuses. (2010)