Christopher Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Worcester, Ma, Us

Worcester, Ma, Us

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Lead multiple distributed teams of software developers and QA across multiple technologies and product lines to create software for independent K-12 schools using both Agile Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

Greater Boston Area

Manage multiple teams, each a different language/technology stack, in developing ERP software for independent schools across the country. Using classic client/server technologies for our legacy systems, Java, C#/MVC and MVC5 (AngularJS/Bootstrap/KendoUI) for our internet offerings, as well as C# web services (SOAP and REST), we provide comprehensive solutions for our customers. Modules offered include accounting, admissions, fund raising, academics, and point of sale. Solutions are offered in either a self-hosted or cloud environment accessing Oracle databases. Experience with teams both onsite and remote using both Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies leading scrums, planning and retrospective meetings. Implemented Agile processes within the department using Jira/Confluence.By maintaining extensive product knowledge, I am able to balance both the technical needs of the department while also working closely with Product Management and Support departments to ensure we meet or exceed our customers' needs ensuring time to market deadlines are met. Regularly interact with multiple departments including Product Management, UI/UX, Customer Support, and Implementation as well as reporting to VP.

Greater Boston Area

Managed and developed mobile web application using SenchaTouch (HTML5, JavaScript) for the client side and .NET WCF services for the server side.Performed business analysis, created specifications, developed and created test suite for Web Services (C#, SOAP) to support mobile applications.Responsible for the development of Web Services (C#, .NET 3.5/4, SOAP) allowing access by 3rd party systems. Designed and created supporting approval procedure UI in existing applications for end users to manage and approve new information.Lead developer creating a comprehensive suite of 18 client server desktop applications.Acted as Business Analyst creating detailed specifications from high-level requirements provided from Product Management.Participated in user requirements meetings of varying sizes from a single customer to large user group symposiums.Primary point of contact for Support and Implementation departments with regarding existing applications. Consult with Implementation staff as to best ways to solve customer needs with existing product functionality.

Greater Boston Area

Developed Admissions, Accounting, Academic, and Fund Raising software.Researched hardware and software options to allow for the rapid development and deployment of a point of sale system that could be used for both retail stores and cafeterias. Designed and developed software with touch screen interface that interacted with cash drawers, receipt printers and credit card processing.Created and maintained UI, development coding / design standards and object-oriented class hierarchy.Developed and implemented software release procedures. Created programs and procedures to automate the generation of distribution media.Install, train and support customers ensuring success of installations generating positive referrals resulting in customer growth.Visit customers with time-sensitive needs, fix any problems immediately on-site.

Orange County, California Area

Worked with clients across the country developing enterprise-wide systems. Areas of experience included Medical Scheduling, Banking and Insurance. Responsibilities varied by customer, but ranged from integrating into existing software development departments to training and leading software developers in the new software technologies.

Orange County, California Area