I'm a .NET/ SQL Server software architect that's self-driven and detail-oriented, with over 20 years of experience at very large and very small companies. Some of my strengths include a) bridging business analysis and requirements gathering efforts with high-level technical architecture and design, b) either building from scratch or incrementally modernizing platforms to reliable, high-performing systems that can better integrate with internal and external clients, c) addressing live database performance issues under heavy load and carefully transitioning structures as needed.Recent accomplisments:- Led changes in custom ERP and shopping cart platforms surrounding a change in shipping providers, including modeling rates and carrier shipping zones to calculate optimal packaging and lowest cost for a complex matrix of availability and warehouses.- Prepared and did POC work for an event-driven messaging system design, for either Azure or AWS, which included data-driven topic routing and bootstrapped subscriber processors, message queues, reliable storage, and event-triggered serverless functions that connected with microservice endpoints.- Coordinated with 3rd party architects and business stakeholders to research and design an eCommerce vendor integration using reliable cloud subsystems and technologies in a way that met a wide array of complex requirements.Skills:LeadershipSelf-motivatedSoftware architectureRequirements gatheringC#, .NET, some PythonSQL Server db design and optimizing queriesRESTful APIs, microservicesBuilding integrations to be robust, consistent, and user-friendly as neededWeb development, Javascript, ASP.NETOAuth authenticationInfrastructure (both Azure and AWS)Azure and AWS API gatewaysAzure Service Bus, message queuesI have experience building Javascript-based web projects, including design and implementation, with expertise in search engine optimization. I also have experience in HIPAA compliance and securing data.I'm a quick study and tend to produce low-defect solutions that are solid, scalable, fast under load, and built on best practices. I'm strong in verbal and written communication, professional and responsive to clients, and enjoy mentoring in technical aspects. I've hired effective small teams of software developers, DevOps, and testers, and get along with others well.