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New York, New York, Us

Developing various applications for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Utilizing Python, Django, Linux, SQL, JavaScript, AWS, ASP.NET, C#, and third-party tools.⇨ Developing internal tools for crisis counselors⇨ Lead Developer for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline web chat 2017-2020. Led development of re-implementation in absence of Team Lead -- Finalized development approach initiated by Director of Software Architecture; developed foundational elements; analyzed and documented third-party elements along with entry points for our team; developed API to be used by third-party components; identified and broke out development tasks; developed DevOps elements (continuous integration, virtual environment config, deployment mechanism, secrets management); developed unit tests; worked with Data Team Lead to design and implement database schema; coordinated interactions across development team, Project Manager, data team, system admin team, third-party vendors, and primary stakeholder; documented project approach/specifics on company wiki⇨ Improved the resiliency and user experience of legacy Lifeline chat - critical bug fixes; migration to a more reliable infrastructure; improved visitor retry mechanism; improved ability for crisis centers to handle higher chat volume; tuned web server configuration; overhauled application logging; front-end improvements⇨ Worked to maintain integrity of Lifeline chat data⇨ Restored legacy codebases - configured build and deployment settings to work with current systems⇨ Developed Python script to redact and export data for research evaluation at Columbia University⇨ Working daily with members of various internal teams, software vendors, and managers of Lifeline crisis centers

Burbank, California, Us

Worked in a team to develop a payroll accounting web application from acquisition through launch. Utilized ASP.NET via C#, SQL, JavaScript, and third-party tools.⇨ Designed and developed the team's document creation service. Designed critical reports such as printable pay checks, start work, and legal forms.⇨ Wrote team documentation such as the company development life cycle, source control practices, and website deployment practices.⇨ Developed a scheduled job which sets termination status of employees from their respective companies according to a set of detailed business rules. Used to determine healthcare coverage for thousands of employees.⇨ Developed a system for dynamic text content within server-side code. Provides a way for non-technical users to edit system messages.⇨ Developed a standalone administrative tool. Allows for bulk data importing, abstracted database record editing, and admin tasks.

Okemos, Michigan, Us

Worked in a team to develop updates, features, tools, and bug fixes for an insurance management application. Utilizing the .NET Framework via C#, SQL, and VB.NET.⇨ Designed and developed reports used by Managing General Agent companies.⇨ Developed tools and helper methods to increase efficiency when creating reports.⇨ Developed SQL stored procedures to summarize table schemas.

New York, New York, Us

Worked in a team to develop a mobile game for the Against Malaria Foundation.Apple App Store -- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nightmare-malaria/id741194411⇨ Developed a dynamic particle system.⇨ Developed UI tools for use within the Unity game engine.

Vestal, Ny, Us

Network Administration and IT Support for a student-run university newspaper team.

Binghamton, Ny, Us

Tutored students in Computer Science courses.⇨ CS 101 Concepts (Python)⇨ CS 140 Object-Oriented Code (Java)⇨ CS 240 Data Structures (C++)

Okemos, Michigan, Us

Programmed .NET applications in C# and XAML. Scripting in Powershell.

Binghamton, Ny, Us

Helped students connect to network, removed and cleaned viruses, general computer maintenance.