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Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Created a mobile application for processing seed returns within GROWMARK's warehouses using React Native, Redux and React Native Paper.Developed an administrative website for GROWMARK's fleet car system using Vue.JS, Vuex and Vuetify.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Bloomington, Illinois

Contractor for Growmark, Inc.Researched Vue.js, Vuetify and Material Design Lite for use in future development projects.Applied Vue.js and Vuetify research to develop a new user management site for web administrators.Created and documented a sample social login process to educate future developers, utilizing the data access layer from the aforementioned administrative site along with AWS Cognito.Assisted GROWMARK establish company wide systems, one such example is an error logging site and library using Bootstrap, MVC and Web API.Re-engineered a supply chain site for member companies using MVC, Bootstrap and Knockout.js along with building new structures in SQL Server and utilizing a new ERP system.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Maintained and enhanced large scale web applications using the .NET Framework (ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, Web Forms), primarily focusing on an application that tracks data for Illinois child care programs.Assisted in developing and administering DB2 and MySQL databases using PL/SQL and T-SQL, as well as researching a migration to SQL Server using SSIS.Utilized DataAdapters, DataSets, and DataTables of ADO.NET for the data access layer.Developed web services for internal and external consumers using WSDLs.Performed upgrades to the data tracking system, which included the .NET Framework from 3.5 through 4.6 and the use of SAP Business Objects.Redesigning many aspects of the data tracking system including normalizing the database and utilizing Bootstrap, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework and RESTful Web Services.Redesigned the data tracking site layout, transforming it from JavaScript into a responsive pure CSS layout.Constructed a validation system utilizing JavaScript for the data tracking site.Acted as Project Manager and Business Analyst in multiple projects listed above.Coordinated the systems development life cycle between development teams, which involved compiling and documenting all releases into testing and production environments.Managed Gemini, the internal ticketing system by dispersing workload among the team.

Downers Grove, Il

Processed raw data using databases to allow for compatibility with company machines and software.Generated printouts such as labels, release sheets and shipping details from aforementioned data.Encrypted and decrypted data as necessary.

Tinley Park, Illinois

Built computers and servers with appropriate software and hardware to meet customer needs.Monitored customer networks to insure proper functionality.Developed customer service skills while acting as a help desk technician.

Tinley Park, Illinois

Managed the refund check process by scanning and mailing student paperwork.Helped students understand their financial accounts and financing options.Maintained financial records by inputting student information into the computer system.