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Rogers, Mn, Us

Focusing on web and mobile technologies utilizing cloud providers. Providing strategy, technical architecture, development, implementation, and troubleshooting to a wide range of companies and industries. Highlighted Projects:• Provided strategy, architecture, and development services for a Digital Transformation project utilizing Azure, Xamarin, and EPiServer. Formed best-practices for source control branching, continuous integration and deployment, and release processes. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Using .NET Core 3.1, REST, Xamarin.Forms with Prism, EPiServer CMS and Commerce, Azure Storage. • Provided architecture, strategy, and development for an ASP.NET Core 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 2.2, and 3.1 with Entity Framework Core platform project. Deployed to Azure App Service. The application utilizes Azure Queue, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Media Services, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Search. Configured release pipeline using Azure VSTS build and release to provide automated build and deploy to each environment.• Was one of two people responsible for rescuing an eCommerce upgrade that was behind schedule and over budget. Provided a realistic plan for successful deployment, and ultimately developed and launched the platform to all 7 of the client’s brands.• Led the re-writing of a product configuration tool and I was able to deliver the project successfully by working directly with the business group, achieving an on-time and under budget release. Usage of the tool for the promotional period more than doubled.• Tackled a data migration project combining a MySQL and MSSQL database from two legacy platforms into one unified Azure SQL database utilizing SSIS. • Provided strategy, development, and troubleshooting services for an Azure hosted web solution in the educational space. Developed an online scheduling system to allow educators to request virtual field trips for their classrooms. Utilized C#, Redis, and SQL Azure.

Medina, Minnesota, Us

I joined Polaris after a contract engagement with them in development and architecture roles. • After analyzing current development practices, I developed updated solution architecture and a branching strategy to support continuous delivery of product launches and functionality enhancements that reduced the amount of regression testing required as well as improving the customer experience.• Worked with CMS vendors for RFP responses and technical deep-dives and developed proof of concepts on EPiServer, Sitecore, Kentico, and SiteFinity to validate that their solutions would be a fit for the complex needs of multiple product lines, domain names, and product-launch sensitive assets.• Researched both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services and worked with both vendors to determine the best fit for Polaris. I deployed proof of concept code to both environments to validate my investigations and I developed an implementation plan for the new platform.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Brought on-board to stabilize development group and provide development guidance for all development activities supporting both line-of-business applications as well as marketing efforts. I worked with a wide range of business groups to meet their technology and development needs.• Reverse engineered existing applications and processes to create documentation for troubleshooting and enhancement scoping. Analyzed current state of development processes and provided solutions to enhance development and release lifecycle.• Responsible for core line-of-business application (Silverlight 4 utilizing MVVM pattern) including scoping, estimating, and development of enhancements. • Developed Accounts Payable invoice automation between LOB application and MS Dynamics GP for automating the telecom invoicing of 400+ retail locations.• Responsible for management of external vendors that provided development services for both a mobile website and a loyalty program that was launched to all retail locations.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Designed and architected solutions that met the client’s needs, while staying within timeline and budget. I oversaw the workload for a team of 5 developers. I was responsible for technical discussions between clients, account management, and project management. Lead developer on multiple client projects including sweepstakes, instant win, eLearning, loyalty and custom web based solutions to support marketing efforts. • Architected and managed development for an eLearning Mobile Application on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 7. Included SSO integration to existing web site to link accounts/activity. Implemented RESTful WCF web services with JSON endpoints. Acted as ScrumMaster in Daily Scrums, and worked continuously to remove impediments for the development team.• Was involved in multiple pre-sales opportunities to represent the company from a technical perspective. Insured that the solutions that were being presented to clients were able to be implemented from both a technical and timing perspective.• Developed distributed Learning Management System based on the SCORM specification. Utilized C#, MSSQL, and jQuery. Used JSONP to allow cross-domain functionality • Led the transition of a 150k+ lines of code C# web application for a leading software company from their previous vendor and within the first month of ownership delivered the first bug-fix release fixing 30 critical bugs. • Implemented custom MSBuild tasks with TFS 2008 Team Build to create a workflow for continuous integration, staging, and production releases.

Provided development services to multiple companies as a contractor; worked per-project or as supplemental staff.• As part of a 3 member team, designed and developed a large-scale loyalty website including eLearning for an entertainment device company. System supported 65k+ registered users.• Used GDI+ to develop utilities to resize catalog images automatically, reducing the amount of manual work required to maintain rewards catalog and changing of inventory from vendors.