Develop and maintain internal software applications built on Microsoft technologies, both independently and with other developers.Scrum Leader for a team of eight to ten other developers. This includes conducting the Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective ceremonies and conducting the daily Standup meetings.

Develop and maintain internal software applications built on Microsoft technologies, both independently and with other developers.Scrum Leader for a team of eight to ten other developers. This includes conducting the Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective ceremonies and conducting the daily Standup meetings.

Rapidly respond to customer feature requests in the client’s Windows Desktop based Retirement Plan Management application while maintaining stability and functionality for all customers using the application.

Develop and maintain Microsoft .NET 5 Applications, including Desktop applications(Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows Forms applications), Web API's, ASP.NET/Blazor applications, databases, and Windows Native services using Microsoft technologies in an Agile development team and processes.Scrum Master for divisional development team.Mentor Scrum Masters on other development teams.Provide technical direction to development contractors.Coordinate with other internal teams to develop and automate development and deployment processes.Mentor less experienced developers on industry standards and practices.

• Developing applications in VisualBasic.NET, C#.NET, HTML5 and CSS.• Developed web API for an award-winning meeting website used by the Legislature.• Integrated in-house SQL-based meeting tracking system with a video content delivery network vendor’s API.• Rewrote Windows Presentation Foundation based Bill Tracking System used by all employees of the Legislature. • Rewrote backend Bill Processing Application that automatically generated MSWord and PDF documents used in other applications and added email notifications for critical failures.• Rewrote application used in legislative committees to record votes and tag video streams. • Rewrote website providing bill information to automated services. • Maintained application for auditing votes by legislators on bills.

Working for the Tennessee General Assembly. Developing applications in VisualBasic.NET, C#.NET, HTML5 and CSS to support legislators and staff during sessions and while conducting state business. These applications include web-based applications, MS Office Automation, and Database applications using T-SQL.

Provided development support for Kofax upgrade to the latest version.

Led a team of 2 to 4 system administrators supporting all of the firm’s line of business applications. These included MSSQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Thomson Reuters Elite Enterprise, OpenText eDOCS DM, and various litigation support applications. In addition to the management duties, I was the eDOCS DM Administrator. Support for the applications also included vendor management, licensing management, and second-level and greater resolution for escalated issues. Responsible for managing projects to deploy new applications to legal teams, in addition to projects to maintain, upgrade, and migrate existing applications.

Developed custom software solutions using VB.NET, C#.NET, ASP.NET, T-SQL or PL/SQL, and JavaScript for enterprise-level clients in the legal/government/financial fields across the United States and Canada using OpenText eDocs and LiveLink Content Management systems. Developed and maintained stand-alone software products and custom solutions using VB.NET, C#.NET, ASP.NET, T-SQL or PL/SQL, and JavaScript that integrate with and extend OpenText eDOCS and OpenText Content Server products using VB.NET. Installed, configured, integrated, trained, and supported eDOCS DM/RM and Content Server systems in the field and remotely. Provided high-level support to clients, including developing database reports (MS Access, Crystal Reports) and database support on both MSSQL (T-SQL) and Oracle DB platforms (PL/SQL) for their content management systems. Interacted directly with key stakeholders and on-site systems administrators (network, security, database, application) including upper-level government officials and corporate owners. Evaluated performance, trends, and issues to design improved systems that operate smoothly and efficiently. Worked with other vendors and consultants to meet client needs.

Provided technical expertise to Stonebridge clients in the areas of Enterprise Content Management in general, and OpenText products specifically. Provided expertise in the OpenText eDOCS line of products to internal Stonebridge resources for scoping and delivery of engagements. Oversaw system design and implementation of enterprise-level document management system for a major oilfield services company, including documentation, training, and data analysis using MS Access. Provided an integration path between client’s secure HTML/Javascript based document management system and internal employee portal, including writing a custom Windows service for automated exposure of general access documents between the two systems using VB.NET. Provided production document capture expertise to major Texas pipeline company for initial capture of contract documents using Kofax Ascent Capture.

Provided technical project management for electronic document management, document imaging, and automated records management related projects. Wrote Visual Basic .NET applications and InstallShield installations for electronic document management, document imaging, and automated records management related projects. Provided architecture, design, planning and needs recommendations for document management projects. Conducted data analysis for system design using MS Access. Conducted training for related systems and projects. Implemented, tested and evaluated document management systems and provided administrative and technical support. Architected and implemented an imaging system using Kofax Ascent Capture for the city’s estimated 3,500 active contracts and an automated records management system for both physical and electronic records, managing over 50,000 physical items and 300,000 electronic documents.

Prioritized company projects produced in the Dallas office and entering the QA test cycle.Wrote test plans in MS Word, test applications in Visual Basic, and developed test procedures.Developed departmental organization, including interviewing of prospective employees and continued training of existing employees.Advised company executives on Quality Assurance best practices.Tested document imaging custom control toolkits and related applications, in addition to document management products produced by Hummingbird, LTD (now OpenText). Toolkits consisted of two product lines (OCX and Document Imaging Server connectivity products) totaling twelve products supported on Win9x and WinNT/2K in Visual Basic. Applications were client/server document processing and storage applications, with versions that were web-enabled for both MS Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.Provided customer support to products in Beta Release.Provided point-of-contact for clients, employees, and consultants using applications developed with company’s development toolkits.Advised company’s application developers about implementation of company’s products.Wrote and maintained installations of toolkits and applications using InstallShield Professional 5.x and 6.x, including managing cross-compatibility of products.Wrote technical bulletins and white papers for products to assist customers in the use and integration of company products. Also wrote Release Notes for products.

Prioritized company projects produced in the Dallas office and entering the QA test cycle.Wrote test plans in MS Word, test applications in Visual Basic, and developed test procedures.Developed departmental organization, including interviewing of prospective employees and continued training of existing employees.Advised company executives on Quality Assurance best practices.Tested document imaging custom control toolkits and related applications, in addition to document management products produced by Hummingbird, LTD (now OpenText). Toolkits consisted of two product lines (OCX and Document Imaging Server connectivity products) totaling twelve products supported on Win9x and WinNT/2K in Visual Basic. Applications were client/server document processing and storage applications, with versions that were web-enabled for both MS Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.Provided customer support to products in Beta Release.Provided point-of-contact for clients, employees, and consultants using applications developed with company’s development toolkits.Advised company’s application developers about implementation of company’s products.Wrote and maintained installations of toolkits and applications using InstallShield Professional 5.x and 6.x, including managing cross-compatibility of products.Wrote technical bulletins and white papers for products to assist customers in the use and integration of company products. Also wrote Release Notes for products.