Brett Rader Email & Phone Number

Round Rock, Tx

Tradestation Easy Language Strategy, Indicator, and Trading App developer.Real Time Data (RTD) Server development.Crypto Currency data interfacing. .NET desktop application developer.

Austin, Texas Area

Tradewatch Automation, LLC helps investors of all sizes create and automate investment strategies for Stocks, Futures, Options, Forex, and Crypto Currency.

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Austin, Tx

* Designed high-performance concepts, use cases, and implementation of object-oriented strategies and Trading Apps in TradeStation Object Oriented Easy Language (OOEL) and C# .NET.* As a TradeStation EasyLanguage (OOEL) Specialist, created and automated Strategies, Indicators, Show-Me’s, PaintBar, Studies, and external support tools.* Created complete trading system using TradeStation OOEL, integrating a predictive artificial intelligence algorithm.* Designed, developed, and tested a TradeStation OOEL Dynamic Delta Hedging strategy that allowed for a customized rebalancing (according to delta) of multiple legs of Options including a feature that would use complex price formulas to automatically submit and replace orders that are likely to be filled. * Created innovative automation methods for TradeStation that go beyond the capabilities of TradeStation’s EasyLangauge through the creation of dlls for use by TS EasyLanguage, the use of the Windows API and AutoIT.

Austin, Tx

* Programmed four additional evaporators and temperature sensors into a Rockwell PLC using RSLogix 5000’s ladder logic and structured text for large food and beverage plant.* Configured Wonderware HMI graphics for four evaporators and temperature sensors. * Completed both projects in 0 of the 80 budgeted hours.* Using a scripting language called EasyLanguage, on the TradingStation platform, created an automated “robot” to read in data from a file (produced from a 3rd party application), compared this data to Parabolic Stop and Reverse calculations, determine trade parameters, and execute a resulting trade. * Created C# .NET application to interface with Tradestation to save and version development work.* Created Visual Based unmanaged C++ dll to give EasyLanguage additional functionality.

Austin, Texas Area

• Design, develop, test, maintain, implement, and support front end .NET web application.• Maintain, test, and support back end and middleware including SQL database of application.• Manage workflow, schedules, tasks, resources, and processes within the Software Development Life Cycle to achieve a quality product delivered on schedule.• Work with sales and marketing to develop requirements and prioritize features for each release.• Ensure quality control by the development, planning, and automation of test plans in order that test coverage is adequate.• Manage defect database and workflow in a way to communicate to all developers priorities while at the same time communicating shortcomings and risks to management.

Houston, Texas Area

Perform analysis, reverse engineering, and design of asset models for process automation system, including ABB 800xA, ABB Harmony, and Hima Elop II. Discover, design, and automate collection of data from Distributed Control systems, safety systems, and HMIs.Design concepts, use cases, and implment object-oriented software in Visual Basic and .NET, specializing in file and string parsing using XPath and regular expressions, and tools, including Microsoft SQL, PAS Integrity, and AutoIT.Resolve complex software design defects by collaborating with Marketing, management, and other developers, while delivering excellent customer service, technical leadership, and sales support with a global customer base.Provide technical and project leadership to a team of testers, developers, installers, and project engineers.NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:* Principal developer, designer, and architect – Created the first version of an asset model for ABB 800xA DCS using Integrity PAS, VB .NET, and Microsoft SQL. Discovered, designed, implemented, and automated data collection using AutoIT and a custom tool developed in .NET. * Created specialized data collection tools for XML, SQL, and even binary data. * Simplified context by creating a tool to test parsing of Regular Expressions and XPath queries.* Automated data collection and data transmission from a DCS network to a Business network utilizing AutoIT.* Optimized memory space by creating a program to store very large XML files in a binary file, and manage the loading parts of the file into the Microsoft DOM using state-of-the-art methods.* Principal project engineer and developer – Worked with two international Fortune 500 companies to create a specialized version of an asset model, specifically for management of change that interfaces with the original vendor’s software.* Principal developer – Developed a major enhancement of the ABB Harmony asset model, including the .NET code and the data collection scripts.

Work with multiple layers of software development on a large design team. Design concepts, use cases, and implementation of object-oriented software in Visual Basic, .NET, and C++ using various technological tools such as Microsoft SQL, Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe, and Track bug database. Provide technical and project leadership to an offshore team of testers/developers. Notable Projects:* Managed existing web service that acted as a gateway for OPC/COM data server. Configured DCOM security and made enhancements for web service and middle-tier communication. * Effectively managed and successfully completed engineering system migration project for a pharmaceutical company. Created .NET service to interface with SAP and DCS.* Served as Team Lead over global development project and testing effort on more than 25 applications.* Worked with client to design and implement changes to existing Campaign Studio MES software to upgrade DeltaV and develop new features to meet the client’s new requirements.* Created test plans, installation guides, and functional design specifications for behaviors, MES integration components, and Syncade modules; devised and implemented data migration strategies.* Developed, validated, and supported a backup solution for a large pharmaceutical company; interfaced with DeltaV, Syncade, and SQL; and dealt with multiple Windows System Admin and Active Directory issues.* Designed and developed recipe using Syncade’s Recipe Authoring tool for international pharmaceutical client.* Collaborated with client to design, implement, and test enhancements to current SAP interface for a SAP order to select alternate recipes in Syncade in a .NET environment.* Acted as interim IT project support person; created and implemented procedures for maintaining, backing up, and supporting various MES systems, MS SQL servers, and raid arrays.* Lowered hardware costs and reduced carbon footprint through automation and virtualization.

Actively participated in design and implementation of formal software quality assurance processes and methodologies, including integration with overall development processes. Identified a number of bug fixes and performed bug tracking and testing using Delphi. Provided technical support, training, and installation to customers.