Intro

I started software development when I was a kid by making my own video games in GW-BASIC. During university years I spent most of my time studying liberal arts before I went on to work in social services for a number of years. Once student loan payments started becoming due I went back into software development and have not regretted it.

Most of my technical endeavors have been based in dotnet technologies with csharp being my favorite language but I'm proficient in countless others. My experiences cover application development, web, database, API services in the fields of finance, healthcare, and product development. Feel free to check out my work. I'm currently working on some SEO projects for small businesses and local artists.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING RESUMEopen as pdf

  • Software engineer for web, data-driven, back-end, database, and cross-platform application development

CURRENT TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  • Core Skills: C#, .NET CORE, HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, LINQ, PowerShell, SQL, API, Azure Service Bus , Microservices and SOA architectures, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Approaches: Agile, Iterative, Test-Driven, Continuous Delivery (Azure DevOps, Jenkins), Waterfall
  • Data Types: Relational, Cloud, NoSQL, Object Storage, XML, JSON, SQL Server, Oracle

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

02/2020 - present • Owner / Developer • ApexTech Enterprises, LLC.

    Provide technical services and support to local small businesses and individuals for the following
    • Website development and maintenance
    • Database development, maintenance, mining, and business intelligence reporting
    • Office software solutions and support
    • Social media development and marketing
    • WordPress and other content management system development
    • IoT systems development for home and office
    • Training, education, internships

12/2013 - 01/2022 • Senior Software Engineer

  • Utilized software development technologies to provide secure payment processing solutions for ISO’s, financial institutions, and merchants.
  • Participated in iteration planning meetings where task estimation, work breakdown and assignment of responsibilities was interactively developed.
  • Created unit tests, coding, tracing, and debugging using Test Driven Development. Automated acceptance tests that verified functionality of stories that were implemented via Azure DevOps.
  • Evolved the management of data processes and publishing using in-house bulk copy programs, Active Batch, ETL, Compression & Extraction technologies in CICD systems utilizing Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
  • Responsible for multiple websites utilizing responsive design elements and enhancements utilizing Typescript, React, and Redux.
  • Technical lead for the development of a distributed object storage server housing unstructured data such as photos, videos, log files, backups, and containers hosted in private cloud infrastructures based on S3 storage functionality.
  • Provided research, development, and performance matrices for multiple proof-of-concepts.
  • Created internal and web API services and performed migrations from Open API to XML Gateway, TLS migrations
  • Wrote and maintained both front-end and back-end location systems hosting international location data and geocoding.

05/2010 – 12/2013 • Software Developer II

  • Created, maintained, and monitored web services utilizing XML, SOAP, and WCF via C# on both SQL server and Oracle systems.

09/2006 – 12/2009 • Independent Software Developer Contractor

  • Used Microsoft Synchronization Framework, .NET, and SharePoint to develop event management and emergency response software solutions for Microsoft, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Tampa Bay Urban Security and Gasparilla Parade

08/2001 – 09/2006 • Programmer / Analyst

  • Gained extensive database design programming experience creating SQL functions and stored procedures for reporting, analysis, ETL, data conversion utilizing SQL Server and Oracle in accordance with HIPAA and other regulatory committees

EXTRA

  • Business expertise across multiple industries with specialties in healthcare, finance, and product development
  • Patent co-inventor for US010885054B2 – Tracking Metadata Changes In Multiple Data Stores and Generating Alerts for Detected Data Impacts
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Participation in Hack-A-Thons, Girls 4 Tech, Mentoring, Junior Achievement

OTHER TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  • Java, C, C++, JavaScript, Typescript, React, Redux, Docker, containers, self-learning algorithms for AI / Machine learning, Python, Splunk, Service Bus with Message Queuing

EDUCATION

  • Master of Arts - Webster University
  • Bachelor of Science - Southeast Missouri State University

Music

Composer & Instrumentalist

Performing since 1980? ...

Instrumentalist

PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANopen as pdf

  • Having played the saxophone since it was taller than I was, I now play local venues and give lessons in both saxophone and clarinet.
  • When I compose or arrange, I often utilize MIDI technologies devices and am interested in projects to improve MIDI technology.
  • My preferences are multi-genre including blues, jazz, big band, broadway, rock/pop, and classical.
  • Early influencers include Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Mozart, Transiberian Orchestra, Cameron Mackintosh.
  • Current gigs can be found here @ thedefibs.net !

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2021 – present: The Defibrillators (Saxophone)
  • 2013: Winds Of Spirit (Saxophone)
  • 2005: Genesis Jazz Project (Saxophone)
  • 2002: Compton Heights Concert Band (Saxophone)
  • 1996 – 1998: Cape Girardeau Community Concert Band (Saxophone and Clarinet)
  • 1991 – 1995: Southeast Missouri State University

SOLO REPORTIORE INCLUDES

  • Bozza, E. 1952. Improvisation et Caprice. Paris: Alphonse Leduc
  • Creston, P. 1963. Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra. New York: G. Schirmer
  • Ibert, J. 1932. Aria. Paris: Alphonse Leduc
  • Maurice, P. 1960. Tableaux de Provence. Paris: Editions Henry Lemoine
  • Muczynski, R. 1972. Sonata For Alto Saxophone and Piano. New York: G. Schirmer, Inc.
  • Persichetti, V. 1973. Parable Pennsylvania: Elkan-Vogel Inc

TEACHING LITERATURE / CURRICULUM

  • Customized per student
  • Prescott, G. Hal Leonard Universal Methods
  • Voxman, H. Selected Studies for Saxophone

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Southeast Missouri State University

  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Saxophone and Clarinet)
  • University Concert Band (Saxophone)
  • University Jazz Band (Saxophone)
  • Lord of the Rings Concert Tour (Alto Clarinet)
  • Community Music School Instructor (Saxophone and Clarinet)

About

Software Engineer

Creating code has been a passion for most of my life. I've been doing full-stack development for the past few years but am reconsidering my focus. I own a small pro-bono business that allows me to experiment and maintain my base skills when time permits. I'm currently working on some SEO projects but will be open to new opportunities soon.

Master Scuba Diver

PADI certified, recreational diving is where I can live life to it's fullest and fully engage in my environment. I'm interested in coral reef restoration, cleanup projects, fish husbandry, software related to ocean topography and simulator including the creation and testing of underwater devices interacting with data and cloud services.

Musician

I've played the saxophone since it was taller than I was. I play local venues and give lessons. When I compose, I often utilize MIDI devices and am interested in projects to improve MIDI technology ...more to come later... until then, track me here @ thedefibs.net !

Contact

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