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Minneapolis, Mn

API developer for Allianz Life building API applications and Client Packages leveraging and managing investment. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) is a leading provider of retirement solutions, offering annuities, life insurance, and Buffered ETFs.Engineered and enhanced APIs for financial products including Fixed Index Annuities (FIAs), Registered Index Linked Annuities (RILAs), and Index Universal Life (IUL) policiesDeveloped APIs for FIAs with multi-year point-to-point crediting, premium bonuses, and index lock optionsCreated APIs for RILAs with advanced Performance Lock flexibility, income multiplier benefits, and early reallocation featuresDesigned APIs for IUL policies, including policy riders for additional benefitsCreated NuGet packages and .NET 8 REST APIs with JSON to XML transformations for ACORD communication, supporting business logic, and integrating with various data storage technologies via messaging, REST, and SOAPEnsured robust and scalable API designs to handle product complexities and meet regulatory requirementsCollaborated with cross-functional teams to define API specifications for seamless integration and performanceUtilized industry best practices in API development, including RESTful design, SOAP protocols, ACORD standards, secure authentication, and comprehensive documentationDeveloped DevOps CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and improve software deliveryConducted data analytics and testing queries to support development and provided QA support for software qualityTECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: C#, .NET 8, OpenAPI Specification (OAS), XUNIT, JSON, REST, XML, SQL Server, Oracle, Git, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio 2022, Distributed Version Control (GIT), CI/CD (DevOps)

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Full stack web developer for Andersen Corporation building full end-to-end applications leveraging and managing supply chain data. General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores.Full stack .NET Web Service, REST, JSON-based API, and Client-side development Re-architecture of the Canada Trade data planning system, resulting in the largest ever enhancement 1000+ hours of work removed across Team Canada, as well as improved promotional analysis capabilities – freeing over 100 days of work for Sales, Finance and MSRM!500+ hours of annual savings for Sales in the Simplification and conversion of Special Pack PlanningOutlined impediments/deficits within the tech stack and to proposed and implemented system solutionsMigration to Git / Jenkins Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelinesData analytics, testing queries and logging, offering insight and discovery into trade planning data analysis ETL Pipeline process updates from disparate systems – Salesforce / Data Lake TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: C#, .NET Framework, KnockoutJS, CSS, HTML, JSON, REST, SQL Server, Git, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio 2019, IIS, Distributed Version Control (GIT), Continuous Integration (Jenkins), SSIS, Salesforce, Data Lake

Bayport, Minnesota, Us

Full stack web developer for Andersen Corporation building full end-to-end applications leveraging and managing supply chain data, down to the manufacturing-line level. Andersen Corporation is an international window and door manufacturing enterprise employing approximately 12,000 people at more than 30 manufacturing, logistic centers and company owned retail locations. Andersen is a private company with its headquarters in Bayport, Minnesota.Full stack .NET Core 2.1 Web Service, API, and Client-side developmentEngineered and developed a new .NET Core 2.1 supply chain lead-time manufacturing-calculator comprised of calculating a number of difficult trade offs. The application makes these calculations available to all supply chain analysts and managers, allowing them to gain more precise manufacturing supply chain planningRe-engineered the calculation of lead-time in days given specific manufacturing line criteria. Increasing accuracy to each line for calculating capacityServer-side updates for Frameworks/.NET Core/IISWrote supporting PowerShell scripts / new Windows Scheduled Task allowing for the updating and moving of files/dataTECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: C#, .NET Core 2.1, KnockoutJS, .NET Framework, CSS, HTML, JSON, REST, SQL Server, Git, Bootstrap, Atlassian Tool suite, Visual Studio 2017, IIS, PowerShell Informatica

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

Full stack web developer for a privately held, $11 billion regional financial services company. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota and provides a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, investment, trust and insurance products and services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Clients include individuals and families, mid-sized corporations, small businesses, agribusinesses, nonprofits, and public and government entities.Full stack development with Angular2/4 and .NET APIs TDD development of APIs with logical infrastructure designCollaborated and worked with software engineers, quality assurance, infrastructure engineers, database engineers, business analysts and project managers to understand business needs.Responsible to help develop next generation software products for core IT financial systems.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: Angular 2/4, CSS, HTML, JSON, REST, SQL Server, Git, Bootstrap, Atlassian Tool suite, VS Code, Visual Studio 2015

Maple Grove, Mn, Us

Full stack web developer for Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). DRC has a suite of applications for education services using by various state governments. DRC offers Scoring Systems to assess student performance in State Standardized Tests. DRC's Distributed Scoring is a model of performance scoring in which readers receive training and conduct scoring remotely rather than in a regionally-located performance scoring center. Full stack development with the AngularJS/Grails/Groovy/SQL Server stack Engineered and developed a complete rewrite of the training qualifying and recalibrating readers application Developed a brand new REST webservice to allow educators to access the existing scoring system externallyWebservice prototype design and implementationAnalyzed and transformed business rules into client-side and middle-tier codeTECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: Grails, Groovy, GORM, JSON, Java, REST, AngularJS, CSS, HTML, Spring, SQL Server, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Git, Bootstrap, Tomcat

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Configured and customized the implementations of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Axonom Powertrak for clients across the US and across industriesBrought analytical, technical and development skills with various CRM deployments and environments to aid in troubleshooting existing solutions or in implementing new onesArchitected CRM and Powertrak related customizations to model the client’s organizational processesPerformed migrations and upgrades of Dynamics CRM, Powertrak, and Microsoft SQL Server as well as providing performance tuning and advanced troubleshooting services of these technologiesMigration and ensuring compatibility of database objects (tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers)Data integration updates for resolving undocumented application and migration inconsistencies Validation compliance of application development and migration scripts proving mirrored consistency between platformsTECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: Microsoft Dynamics 4.0/2011/2013, Axonom Powertrak, SQL Server 2005/2008R2, javascript, AngularJSThe Powertrak CORE module is Microsoft .Net-based and provides a set of extensions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM offering efficient linking of accounts, interactions, relationships, and processes.

Jersey City, Nj, Us

Client: Verisk Crime Analytics – Server-side and Back-end Development solutions.Developed Java Cryptography enterprise software system used by Fortune 500 Retail Clients to decrypt all Credit Card Account Numbers. Product was installed behind company firewalls and allowed Clients to configure all Key and decryption data.Engineered and Developed client-configurable DBMS data extraction application. Replacing custom application development for each client. TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: Java 1.6/1.7, XML, Oracle 8i/9i/10g/11, SQL Server 2008, ANT/CVS and Log4j , Eclipse.

Arlington, Va, Us

Client: Raytheon Missile Systems – End-to-end design and development of C#.NET windows application/MS Office Add-In solution that eliminated outdated and cumbersome processes for auditing and tracking performance measurements.Successfully gathered requirements, got consensus from stakeholders, and then built the system end-to-end, including a full .NET windows application (WinForms / C#.NET / MS Office Interop), Microsoft Project Snap-in, and a .NET reporting system to provide tracking and auditing reports (C#.NET, XML, MS Office Interop).Accelerated the process for updating hundreds of performance measurements, and elevated professionalism and accuracy of materials by replacing an error-prone manual process. Worked with Financial Planners and Multi-dicipline Engineers to design and implement Microsoft Excel Reports – improving efficiency and accuracy of Raytheon project tracking.Successfully delivered high quality software solutions on tight schedules with minimal supervision.Used Object Oriented Design techniques to maximize reuse of core modules.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: C#.NET, XML, COM, ETL, Interop.

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Lead initiatives to develop custom applications and processes for business automation, significantly improving efficiency while reducing corporate operating costs.Managed software and hardware development teams using Agile development methodologies. Operated in the capacity of Principal Software Engineer, Project Manager, Product Manager, Functional Manager and Customer Liaison. Established Agile SDLC processes and intranet collaboration systems as a foundation for short release cycle times, fast response to customer requirements and well tested robust code. Scoped, defined, and managed functional specifications for products, processes, infrastructures, and tools. Managed cross platform development projects in C#.NET, and SQL Server 2000/2008 environments.Oversaw and managed all the product development efforts for software and hardware integration efforts leveraging a staff of over 20 Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Testers. Managed the work activity on over 10 concurrent development efforts and consistently supported new proposal activities to meet Customer/Client demands. Involved in all project aspects including quotes and proposals, work statements and project initiation, project execution, delivery, sustaining and maintenance activities. Interfaced with external customers and business development at all levels and communicated development progress at executive levels. TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: C#.NET, VB, AJAX, HTML, BIZTALK and SQL Server 2000 / 2008, SSIS and SSRS.

Project: CENTRALIZED FINANCIAL SYSTEM - The Financial System allowed for operators in the field and in the office to access client data, create and reference bids, budget, plan, and manage contract changes.Architected, Engineered, and Developed the corporation's Internal Financial Management System:Bid ManagementContact ManagementUpdate / Change Management System Finance / Accounting System Reporting System – individual and summarized data based on multiple project-type data TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: Peachtree, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, XML, HTML, and SQL Server. Provided direct supervision, leadership coaching, motivation, evaluation and assistance to team members to ensure team work and high performance in the accomplishment of all responsibilities and projects. Managed client expectations to ensure strong client service and satisfaction by meeting the needs and requests of clients in a complete and timely manner.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Client: UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – MEDICARE) / SCRIPT SAVE (subcontractor) – Medicare-approved drug discount benefits card. Utilized government requirement specifications to create a design model, user interfaces and created business implementations.Engineered, Architected, and Developed a software system which took the data sent in from a Medicare drug discount applicant and applied the data against complex government rules and regulations set out in the formal Requirements.Architected a work-flow system to take applicant data with applied government business implementations to government servers for processing and approval.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, XML, HTML, and SQL Server.

Project: CENTRALIZED FINANCIAL SYSTEM – The Financial System allowed for operators in the field and in the office to budget, plan, forecast, and process transactions by the corporation as a whole. Developed a large-scale finance system - interfaced with the existing corporate accounting system. The system success was based on a co-created, system-wide requirements specifications. Provided integrated reports: allowing a single report to contain operational, quality, and financial numbersTECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: ASP.NET, C#.NET,VB.NET, HTML, and SQL Server.

Project: SUICIDE PREVENTION INTERNET – Provided online access to education and 24 hour crisis hotline to individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide and loved ones who are affected by it. Developed online content management tools providing dynamic content to the site facilitating an unlimited number of content contributors and editors.Implemented security components facilitating secure publication, maintenance, and management administration abilities.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: ASP.NET, C#.NET, VB.NET, HTML, and SQL Server.

Northfield, Mn, Us

Client: US NAVY – a stand-alone image-to-text mobile translation application for natural language translation. This translation system was to be installable on off-the-shelf personal electronic devices. Designed, Architected, Developed, and Directed the translation system beginning with the Naval Requirements Document. The mobile device was developed using Developed product plans, negotiated software product licenses, performed competitive analysis, and created new product specifications. Supervised application development and product enhancements. Responsible for all image and text-based systems and managed all technical personnel and business partner relationships.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: Java, ASP.NET, VB.NET, .NET Web Services, C++.

Organization: TKI CONSULTING, INC. Directed project execution among lead technical consultants, project managers, and clients. Coordinated complex project applications. Provided leadership and technical support for numerous software business development initiatives including proposal development, preparation of capability summaries, and technical marketing presentations to potential customers.Provided direction in the development and formulation of software engineering policies, procedures, and methodology as part of a corporate software engineering program.Client: ISMSI – Spearheaded the design and architecture of an in-store kiosk. The kiosk system was the input system for a multi-million dollar retail coupon management workflow system. Provided efficiencies for increased store profits and prevention of coupon misredemption and fraud. TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: VB client system, data-store: XML.

Client: WEST GROUP (WEST PUBLISHING) – WestLaw – an Online searchable law directory.Enhanced the application’s features providing more marketability as compared to their competitors. Incorporated enhancements and additional features which included a comprehensive collection of editorially enhanced case law and statutory material, legal texts, and news and information sources. TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: three tier – ASP – C++ - Legacy System

Client: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS - INTERNET – Provided public access to over 450 physicians in more than 44 medical specialties. Developed online content management tools providing dynamic employment opportunity listings and visit tracking and reporting.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, SQL, and Microsoft Site Server - Rational Rose for OO analysis and design. Client: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS - INTRANET – Significantly reduced printing costs and increased efficiency by 20% through online manuals. Managed and deployed a multi-tiered Intranet solution.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: three-tier ASP-Java-SQL Server system and included HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, Java, and SQL.Client: TARGET CORPORATION – Designed and implemented full EDI sales tax filing system creating a client-controlled maintenance system. Decreased time to output by 40% increasing the buffer time to avoid late penalty charges of up to $20 million dollars per day per state. Engineered client-controlled maintenance system, facilitating all state sales tax law compliance. The system saved the client both the initial investment and long-term maintenance costs and ensured that all sales tax laws for each state was met and would be met into the future.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: Visual Basic, Access, Target’s legacy systems, and proprietary state sales tax systems. Client: WELLS FARGO – Engineered workflow system to perform automatic fault diagnosis, workflow approval, status tracking, and report generation. Met and exceeded client needs to support 2,000 + hits per day. The multi-tiered system allowed the facilitation of unlimited scalability.Incorporated remote administration capability for workflow approval, status tracking, and report generation.TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: three-tier ASP-Visual Basic-SQL Server system and included HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, Visual Basic, and SQL.

M.S., Software Engineering

B.A., Business And Economics