Azure-focused Cloud Architect, developer, and owner of a single-person consulting company focusing solely on Microsoft Integration Technologies covering both on-prem and cloud-based solutions. I specialize in consulting on large-scale, mission-critical Enterprise Integration projects using Microsoft BizTalk Server and Microsoft Azure Integration technologies including Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, and other features. I also have experience migrating BizTalk Server solutions to Azure Integration Services. I have published works with Packt Publishing, reviewed numerous books from various publishers, and I am a Pluralsight Author currently with 8 courses covering Azure Integration and BizTalk Server.I have presented at numerous conferences throughout the world including Microsoft TechEd in the US and Europe, User Groups in Sweden, and Integrate in London.

 Supported projects developing new integrations as part of thousands of Logic Apps and supporting Azure artifacts running in Integration Service Environments (ISE) Lead Architect responsible for six Azure Integration projects run by a 3rd party to ensure on-time delivery according to development standards Worked extensively with off-shore team members based in India and other parts of the world Developed solutions for BizTalk migration to Azure

Designed, created, and delivered eight courses covering Azure Logic Apps, Azure Messaging, and BizTalk Server.Courses include:- "Microsoft Azure Developer: Creating Enterprise Logic Apps" (released 2/2020)- "Microsoft Azure Developer: Enterprise Messaging and Eventing" (released 2/2020)- "Azure Logic Apps: Fundamentals" (released 4/2018)- "Azure Logic Apps: Getting Started" (released 11/2017)- "BizTalk Server Administration with BizTalk360" (released 5/2017)- “Traveling and Loyalty Programs Best Practices” (released 6/15)- “Intro to BizTalk Server 2013 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Toolkit” (released 5/14)- “What’s New in BizTalk Server 2013” (released 9/13)

Role: Integration Architect, BizTalk Developer Designed and built an integration solution to JustWare (Legal Case Management System) Completed eight separate integration end-points Setup BizTalk360 to ensure complete system and business process monitoring Completed an upgrade from BizTalk 2016 to BizTalk 2020 Worked with and mentored team members on BizTalk and integration basics

Role: Continuing work that was started when onsite last year. Working on enterprise-wide Contact update integration across many systems. Helping with cloud tool selection and setting up an Azure POC for Logic Apps.  Covered end-to-end Azure Logic Apps development Delivered BizTalk Beginner and Advanced training Went onsite to deliver training directly to clients

Role: Delivered remote and in-person training on Azure Logic Apps and BizTalk Server.  Covered end-to-end Azure Logic Apps development Delivered BizTalk Beginner and Advanced training Went onsite to deliver training directly to clients

Job duties Include: Completed architecture review of new BizTalk 2016 Environment Reviewed existing 2010 solution and planned migration strategy Designed and built a new solution for in-order contact update across multiple systems Presented demo of Azure Logic Apps to 10+ resources Planned clients next steps for getting started with Microsoft Azure

Role: Azure Architect, EDI Developer, Logic Apps Developer Reviewed EDI files needed for integration with an Auto Company Architected an Azure based solution using Logic Apps and Integration Accounts Created numerous EDI and Flat File transactions for vendor payment Built a PowerShell based deployment process Set up monitoring of deployed Logic Apps to ensure smooth operation in Production

Job Duties Include:- Review existing BizTalk 2009 solution using HL7- Architected a replacement for an existing HL7 based BizTalk solution using the ESB toolkit- Designed and build numerous ESB Itineraries and custom components- Built a BizTalk Deployment Framework based build and deployment processes- Designed a Windows Azure based solution using Web APIs, SQL Azure, and Service Bus- Led a team for 5 developers- Assisted in production support issues

Job Duties Included:- Worked under another BizTalk Architect on an ESB-based solution- Built and delivered 5 interfaces using the ESB Toolkit- Designed a solution using Azure Service Bus Queues to persist data- Mentored team members on the BizTalk ESB Toolkit and Azure

Job Duties Include:- Sole BizTalk resources responsible for design and build of the solution- Built a system for state integration with national health care services based on Obama Care- Build a custom WCF Behavior for integration with a Java-based service- Guided the installation of BizTalk 360 for production monitoring- Trained resources for ongoing support and operations

Job Duties Include:- Provided Architectural guidance on existing BizTalk solution- Assisted in designing and building new processes using the Oracle Adapter- Build a new build and deployment process using SSO to meet complex client requirements- Mentored and trained 7 other team members

Job Duties Include:- Architect for a HIPAA 4010 to 5010 conversion for 835 and 837 transitions- Responsible for BizTalk, Reports, SSIS, and ASP front end solutions- Setup continuous integration and automated builds for the BizTalk solution inside TFS- Designed and built the 835 BizTalk process to send payment notifications- Architected the 837 claims process using BizTalk - Setup Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) for end to end logging- Built a BizTalk-based global exception handling process- Led and mentored 22 other team membersWorked through CCI Tec.

Job Duties Include:- Integration Architect for a multi-tenant consumer facing ecommerce solution- Responsible for sending customer data from Commerce Server to 3rd party systems- Architected and built a scalable, reusable BizTalk based batch messaging solution- Led a team of 3 developers working long hours and weekends to meet a tight deadline- Transitioned skills and knowledge to IDC resources both onshore and in-person in IndiaWorked through Avanade.

Job Duties Include:- Lead integration resource on one of the largest Commerce Server 2007 implementations in the world- Responsible for Order Submission to the backend, Email Communication, and all inbound Catalog and Inventory feeds- Became the go-to resources for any order related issues both technical and functional, reducing the need from external teams- Supported the BestBuy.com website team during the peak Thanksgiving holiday season- Transitioned skills and knowledge to IDC resources both onshore and in-person in IndiaWorked through Avanade.

Job Duties Include:- Managed a team of six resources to deliver a new vendor portal to submit invoices to SAP- Architected a solution going from web to SAP including complex schema validation with end-user notificationWorked through Avanade.

Managed a team of six resources to deliver a new vendor portal to submit invoices to SAPArchitected a solution going from web to SAP including complex schema validation with end-user notificationWorked through Avanade.

Integrated bidirectional data flow between an onsite Siebel system and Siebel On-Demand, allowing for near real-time data synchronization between distributed systemsWorked through Avanade.

Senior Developer and Integration Architect working on a multi-million dollar, 150+ interface integration project with over 10 additional BizTalk Developers. Integrated client systems with Accenture's SOURCE Claims Management System. Lead Inbound and Outbound message processing including real-time, batching, debatching, and large message strategies.Conducted two custom designed training classes, improving team performance and skillsLed debugging efforts on BizTalk code, ensuring code meets the functional requirements and project standardsProvide one-on-one team mentoring and transition, ensuring knowledge transferWorked through Mastech.

Sole developer responsible for the Architecture, Design, and Build of a BizTalk 2004 integration solution providing near real-time data synchronization between Motek's Priya Warehouse Management System and Microsoft Business Solution's (MBS) Great Plains 8. Conducted team meetings to discuss functional and technical issues, addressing complex problems before they became a project setbackCompleted Conceptual, Physical, and Logical designs ahead of schedule in accordance to the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF), ensuring a complete design processDirect placement to the client.

Designed and built a new communication system for use in a large C# windows application using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004. Designed and developed complex C# web services and Service Agents for use in the windows application.Company level participant in the Early Adapter Program (EAP) for BizTalk 2004 and attended weekly conference calls with Microsoft's development team, always on top of program changesTrained team members and client personnel on BizTalk 2004

Supported a large direct debit payment system using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2002 to replace the current vendor supplied product. Supported large flat-file document definitions, debugged and tested complex maps, and set up a BizTalk Server group for increased performance.Provided 24x7 support when needed, allowing for maximum system up timeDesigned a migration plan with easy step-by-step instructions, streamlining the migration process into different environments

Designed an effective and efficient BizTalk solution for a business intelligence project. Supported the team as the sole BizTalk Analyst and Developer. Designed SQL Server to SQL Server and Excel to SQL Server integration with 50 document definitions, providing near real-time data flowProvided training to team members about BizTalk and support for the current process, increasing team skills

Acquired new skills quickly to become the go-to developer on several projects. Operated as the lead technical resource on 3 projects. Designed and developed effective technical solutions to client specifications. Achieved a consistent firm-wide outstanding performance ratingDesigned and developed an internal web site using ASP and VB Script, saving the client over $40,000 by completing the project one month early

Owner of a small collectible toy sales business. Did trade shows on the weekends and expanded onsite. Was operating an online store front in 1998 with over $200,000 per year in revenue.

Monitored pulp quality to ensure in-specification end product. Worked extensively on resolving quality issues including print mottle, the largest customer complaint.