Robert Leap Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

United States

Hillsboro, Or

Beaverton Oregon

• 80% time managing a diverse and dispersed team of software engineers, analysts, contractors and 3rd party vendors in the design, development, testing, and construction of custom software applications. Responsible for delivering relevant, high quality, and compelling software products in a fast paced environment.• 20% time hands-on Perl development on process improvement projects.•Engage in hands-on, in-depth analysis, review and design of the software, including technical… Show more • 80% time managing a diverse and dispersed team of software engineers, analysts, contractors and 3rd party vendors in the design, development, testing, and construction of custom software applications. Responsible for delivering relevant, high quality, and compelling software products in a fast paced environment.• 20% time hands-on Perl development on process improvement projects.•Engage in hands-on, in-depth analysis, review and design of the software, including technical review and analysis of source code. Includes reviews of in-house developed code, as well as review of technologies provided by 3rd party vendors. Ensure the development and adherence to coding standards.• Develop and execute software development plans, and manage software development schedules and resource allocation. This includes managing joint development with 3rd party vendors, and managing outsourced development.• Ensure, and create as needed, software development processes, practices and operations to ensure reproducible development and high quality, including coding standards, technical documentation standards, QA processes, build requirements, and configuration management. Ensure that such practices are followed and well documented.• Inform project managers of development status and serve as liaison between development staff and project managers and sponsors.•Provide and facilitate coaching, mentoring, employee development and team-building. Show less

Beaverton Oregon

• Developed, tested, and debugged new Perl scripts/modules and/or enhancements to existing scripts/modules.• Developed and performed unit and integration testing of Perl scripts/modules to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements.• Developed internal Perl utilities modules to improve department efficiency.• Created technical documentation, including release implementation documentation.• Resolved problems that… Show more • Developed, tested, and debugged new Perl scripts/modules and/or enhancements to existing scripts/modules.• Developed and performed unit and integration testing of Perl scripts/modules to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements.• Developed internal Perl utilities modules to improve department efficiency.• Created technical documentation, including release implementation documentation.• Resolved problems that arose with existing production Perl applications to ensure the efficient and proper functioning of application components.• Generated a variety of complex and periodic SQL data reports from Oracle and MS SQL Server databases.• Influenced system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements.• Performed code reviews of other developer’s work.• Followed established configuration/change control processes.• Provided deep systems support (programming, architecture, system analysis) as needed.• Mentored and coached less experienced staff. Show less

•Participate in implementation of new systems, products, and processes to identify cross-functional impacts and work to minimize duplication of efforts.•Analyze systems, products, processes and procedures with full life cycle approach including impact on front and back office functions.•Use activity diagrams to map process flows and monitor progress.•Integrate process and product workflows across functions.•Assist in user testing for new product and processes as… Show more •Participate in implementation of new systems, products, and processes to identify cross-functional impacts and work to minimize duplication of efforts.•Analyze systems, products, processes and procedures with full life cycle approach including impact on front and back office functions.•Use activity diagrams to map process flows and monitor progress.•Integrate process and product workflows across functions.•Assist in user testing for new product and processes as needed.•Develop and present executive reports monthly and as directed.•Work with business units to analyze business processes and recommend re-engineering solutions and goals to improve productivity, increase revenue, reduce expenses, and add value to members’ experiences with the credit union.•Administer process/product setup with business units in conjunction with Open Solutions and Open Technology Solutions.•Create and execute SQL queries and automated reports to provide data as requested by upper management. Show less

Portland, Or

Managed many aspects of company website including changes and updates.•Worked with vendors to design and implement website.•Assisted with brokerage operations/customer service support.•Created, implemented and managed account guided portfolios and financial plans for clients.•Assisted with the management of computer network systems including VOIP systems.•Created and maintained internal database queries and reports.

Portland, Or

Business Analyst:•Acted as liaison between operations departments and development staff. Facilitated data fulfillment requests.•Created and executed SQL queries and automated reports to provide data as requested by upper management.•Co-Chaired database product focus group with third party vendor.•Performed risk analysis on database upgrade specs.•Designed and tested new website pages and functionality.•Created Visual Basic applications to streamline… Show more Business Analyst:•Acted as liaison between operations departments and development staff. Facilitated data fulfillment requests.•Created and executed SQL queries and automated reports to provide data as requested by upper management.•Co-Chaired database product focus group with third party vendor.•Performed risk analysis on database upgrade specs.•Designed and tested new website pages and functionality.•Created Visual Basic applications to streamline operational duties. Customer Cash Services Representative:•Managed customer cash services for 100,000+ brokerage accounts.•Processed all cash services applications for check writing, debit card, electronic funds transfers and bill payment services and provided customer support.•Processed and settled daily cash services transactions averaging 400 transactions per day with an average total of $600,000.•Streamlined cash services processing by developing MS Access applications.•Created and implemented risk management procedures for cash services resulting in the prevention of numerous fraud attempts.•Created, in conjunction with third party vendor, a telephone touch-tone system for cash services, which provided customers with balance and transaction information related to their accounts.•Implemented, via third party vendor, a new laser check printing system for the firm. In addition, created a firm wide check tracking and auditing program via Visual Basic 6.0.•Developed online activity pages for clients to review their account activity, which required the mapping of data for internal databases.•Facilitated, in conjunction with internal developers and Microsoft, the ability for client to download account activity into the Microsoft Money product. Show less