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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Managing software development groups within the Customer Information and Deposits area.

Company established to facilitate the submission of iPhone apps and various freelance work. Providing guidance on application development and patent writing for new start-up venture.Responsibilities included application architecture and design, corporate strategy, market analysis, and technical review for customer facing digital platform. Markets analysis includes Government service marketplace.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Consulting role with their client, Silfex, in Dayton OH. Responsibilities in this role are to manage and oversee the design and development of software applications and software engineers. This includes review of multiple integrated ERP level systems, including Azure based solutions. Also providing development roadmaps and milestones for the entire SDLC for multiple projects.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

As the Technology Director at Foster & Motley, my mission is to assist and guide all Foster &Motley business functions to deploy technology and process improvements to increase efficiency and improve client interactions in order to help our clients achieve their financial goals.I am responsible for maintaining the firm's IT infrastructure with a focus on businesscontinuity and cyber security, along with supporting our business applications and operations. I also guide strategic planning for continued IT development and new business initiatives.While at Foster & Motley, I have:• Upgraded Security• Improved Network stability and responsiveness• Added Virtual Telephone Capability• Supported Website Updates• Provided Ongoing maintenance and Management of all Software Products• Created User Guides for software and processes• Initiated Security Awareness Training• Provided support for user software and hardware issues• Maintained Current and next year's projected budget for technology• Created an application in order to provide contact tracing for COVID-19 complianceFoster & Motley’s Wealth Management service utilizes a well-honed formula of financial planning and investment management to create a plan to help clients navigate their unique financial journey. Our clients’ interest always comes first. Because we are fee-only and 100% employee-owned, our business is structured around that very principle. In turn, we’re empowered to take a team approach to each of our clients. That gives them access to Foster & Motley’s extensive team of highly qualified financial experts — for a true wealth management partnership.

West Chester, Ohio, Us

In this position, I was responsible for overseeing all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals. I am also responsible for devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by the ownership team. . This role also was heavily involved in overseeing the technology development and the development team that I established.Responsibilities: • Hired and managed a team of 14 members that included developers, BI and data analysts. • Oversee development team members and other technology operations members including analysts, infrastructure, and help desk, and evaluate them according to established goals. • Partnered with local universities to attract new talent to the technology team. • Oversaw and participated in development of ERP system integration with separate corporate systems as well as external customer systems via API process, improving speed and efficiency of operations.• Contributing to development efforts as needed using C#, SSMS, Visual Studio 2019, TFS • Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs. • Bring creative solutions to the leadership team to help exceed sales, operations, and accounting goals. • Stay up to date on security risks and implement processes and tools to ensure corporate security and helped develop a data security compliance program. • Optimize profitability and customer satisfaction through technology by leading a team to create a customer facing website portal that integrated with the ERP and sales management platform. • Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to the executive team. • Oversight of internal network infrastructure buildout and expansion. • Responsible for File, Data, Active Directory, and Exchange Server administration, as well as telecommunications and ERP systems

Fairfield, Oh, Us

Experienced Agile Software Development Manager at Innomark Communications. Experienced in bringing about positive change and finding opportunities for improvement. Key player in successful launch of major company software offering after re-organizing development process and team. One of the key projects was the creation of a customer facing product ordering and optimization website that integrated with the ERP, Inventory, and workflow management systems.Among many other tasks, my responsibilities are to:* Oversee the planning and development of programming activities, applications systems and requirements standards* Develop short and long-term applications systems plans that are consistent with the needs and priorities of the business.* Be responsible for performance, development and coaching of staff.* Contribute to development efforts as needed using C#, SSMS, Visual Studio 2019, TFS* Ensure completion of feasibility studies, time and cost estimates and the establishment and implementation of new or revised applications systems and programs.

Fairfield, Oh, Us

Experienced Agile Software Development Manager at Innomark Communications. Experienced in bringing about positive change and finding opportunities for improvement. Key player in successful launch of major company software offering after re-organizing development process and team.Among many other tasks, my responsibilities are to:* Oversee the planning and development of programming activities, applications systems and requirements standards* Develop short and long-term applications systems plans that are consistent with the needs and priorities of the business.* Be responsible for performance, development and coaching of staff.* Contribute to development efforts as needed using C#, SSMS, Visual Studio 2019, TFS* Ensure completion of feasibility studies, time and cost estimates and the establishment and implementation of new or revised applications systems and programs.

Lisle, Illinois, Us

Adjunct Professor for Evening CollegeTaught classes for Computer Science and Business departments. Courses included Database design and structure, Website Design and development using C#, Marketing, and Introduction to Computer programming.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Responsibilities include mentoring and leading team of developers in the design and development of desktop and web applications, including any database and infrastructure support work necessary. All work in C# and VB.Net, using Visual Studio 2015, TFS, SQL Server 2012, and SSMS. This included code review and deployment.

Brentwood, Tennessee, Us

Contract consultant at CareSource Health Insurance Co. in Dayton, OH. Responsibilities involved designing and creating software and unit tests for use in the internal health care management system. Applications include web sites, web service API’s, database configuration updates and table schema design changes. Web sites utilized MVC architecture and were developed using C# and Visual Studio 2013. Database development performed through SSMS. Other technologies used were Subversion repository, Codesmith CodeGenerator, TeamCity and Octopus deployment applications.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Responsibilities involve leading a team of developers in maintaining and creating applications and tools, to support loan servicing processes at a financial services start-up, in their servicing department which is involved in invoicing, disbursements, accounting and reporting systems. Technology included C#, MSSQL, Access, Excel, and Visual Studio 2013.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Responsibilities when first joining the bank included serving as the manager and lead developer of a small team within a lending division of the bank that served customers nationwide for a specific segment of the market. Next, I joined a department that manages the financial systems for payroll, purchasing, insurance and legal departments. Development, in C# using Visual Studio 2013, was for new projects and for upgrades to existing applications. Database modifications were done in MS-SQL using SSMS 2012. For some projects, Excel VBA development was used for Income Assessment processes. Website and Database development and enhancements to support Financial Systems processesand customers, both internal and external Managed the full development life-cycle from requirements through implementation Development of Income Analysis and Underwriting applications in light of new regulatoryrequirements Maintained and improved the existing database; creating new and modifying existing SQL scriptsand stored procedures to create tables, move and analyze data, and other tasks as needed Developed many new multi-tiered applications that consumed web services for documentcreation, retrieval, sending and processing Managed the development, deployment and distribution of applications with supportingdatabase infrastructure to assist in new departmental processes and improve efficiency andproductivity Managed the transition and upgrade of the database from a SQL 2000 server to a SQL 2005 server Development included: Designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintaining Ensured version control of deployed applications Supervised technical staff in application development projects by discussing goals andobjectives, creating work plans, review and test points, creating overall requirements to meetbusiness and technical needs, monitoring progress, and assisting in code review and training.

Amherst, New York, Us

Responsibilities included serving as a senior technical adviser and software developer responsible for the design and implementation of applications for the radiological claims analysis process with the Centers for Disease Control, ensuring regulatory compliance under the EEOICPA. Designed and developed suite of applications that provided technical solutions to complexscientific models using Microsoft Visual Studio 2003 to 2010 to create desktop and web based .Netapplications in VB.NET and C# utilizing MS-SQL databases and web services, as well as Excel VBAdevelopment for analytical process Designed schema (tables, fields, field properties) for normalized SQL database for use byapplications Led two year project campaign to populate database baseline correction factors whichincluded a QA/QC validation process and several teams located throughout the US Successfully managed several teams assembled for many more .NET application developmentprojects with focus on scope, quality control, time and resource allocation, and adherence tobusiness process requirements Personally developed new analysis process and associated applications that provided atremendous savings in claims processing time and was featured in an article in Health PhysicsJournal magazine Developed and executed integrated test plans based on software design, operating systemconstraints and client’s business requirements Maintained and Converted Microsoft Access databases to SQL Responsible for conducting end user training on relevant applications and analytical processes

Taught evening courses in Project Management, Network Development, C++, and Operating Systems and Computer Hardware.

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Responsibilities included supervising and directing activities associated with radiological characterization and non-destructive assay department as well as development and design of Microsoft Access databases and Excel VBA development in support of these projects at the Department of Energy’s Fernald facility in Ross, Ohio. Assisted in development of system hardware and software (DOS, FORTRAN, LABVIEW, VB6, VBA) tosupport Soil and Facility Characterization via Gamma Spectroscopy Customization, Installation, configuration, calibration, and testing of system hardware andsoftware for radiological analysis, including operating systems Responsible for the management of critical data and databases Led Laboratory Analysis team in investigating, analyzing, and resolving complex technicalproblems Ensured that expected application and analysis equipment performance levels were achieved Responsible for procedure writing, training, and lesson plan development Ensured that direct report personnel were trained and qualified Responsible for supervising and directing activities and assigning tasks for direct report personnel Helped ensure facilities and activities were in compliance with federal regulatory requirements

San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Hn

Responsibilities included providing radiological, chemical, and industrial safety analysis for the Department of Energy’s hazardous material remediation project at the Fernald facility in Ross, Ohio to help ensure facilities and activities were in compliance with federal regulatory requirements. As a Senior Analyst and consultant, was also responsible for leading teams and projects as well as mentoring junior technicians. Work also included Non-Destructive Assay laboratory and soil characterization to support the remediation efforts, which included: Customization, Installation, configuration, calibration, and testing of system hardware and software for radiological analysis, including operating systems Management of critical data and databases in Microsoft Access Soil and Facility Characterization via Gamma Spectroscopy Soil analysis for Trichloroethylene via ICPMS Preparation of reports submitted to the Department of Energy on facility remediation status Ensured that direct report personnel were trained and qualified Responsible for supervising and directing activities and assigning tasks for direct report personnel Helped ensure facilities and activities were in compliance with federal regulatory requirements

Responsibilities included providing radiological, chemical, and industrial safety analysis for the Department of Energy’s hazardous material remediation project at the Fernald facility in Ross, Ohio to help ensure facilities and activities were in compliance with federal regulatory requirements. As a Senior Analyst and consultant, was also responsible for leading teams and projects as well as mentoring junior technicians.

Duties included Containment and Auxiliary building coverage and surveillance for nuclear and industrial hazards, consulting on safe work practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance, as well as training and mentoring of junior technicians.Details of sites worked and companies:08/94-10/94: ARC, D.C. Cook, Bridgman, MI 03/94-05/94: Bartlett Nuclear Inc., Shearon Harris, New Hill, N.C.10/92-12/93: NSS, Comanche Peak, Glen Rose, Tx01/92-09/92: Bartlett Nuclear Inc., D.C. Cook, Bridgeman, MI 09/91-11/91: Energy Services Group Inc., Crystal River Unit-3, Red Level, FL 08/91-09/91: Power Systems Energy Services, Dresden, Morris Ill.04/91-05/91: Energy Services Group Inc., Monticello Nuclear Plant, Monticello, MN02/91-04/91: Power Systems Energy Services Inc., Farley Nuclear Plant, Dothan AL09/90-01/91: IRM/Bartlett Nuclear Inc, Brunswick Nuclear Plant, Southport, NC02/90-06/90: Energy Services Group Inc., Crystal River Unit-3, Red Level, FL09/89-12/89: Nuclear Support Services Inc., Arkansas Nuclear One, Russellville, AR02/89-06/89: IRM, Crystal River Unit-3, Red Level, FL11/88-01/89: Nuclear Support Services Inc., H.B. Robinson Nuclear Plant, Hartsville, SC09/88-11/88: Nuclear Support Services Inc., V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant, Jenkinsville, SC03/88-06/88: Power Systems Energy Services Inc., LaSalle County Nuclear Station, Marseilles, IL09/87-12/87: Bartlett Nuclear Inc., Indian Point 2, Buchanan, NY07/87-09/87: Refueling Services Inc., Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, Haddam Neck, CT

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Information Systems

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Technology

Associate Of Science - As, Nuclear And Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians