SUMMARY:

• Certified Kentico CMS developer with 5+ years of hands - on experience in developing content management web applications using Kentico CMS.
• Over 19 years of experience designing, developing, integrating and supporting applications, including content management, database architecture, and .Net development.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Work closely with clients to gather requirements, assess technical scope, define solutions, and develop detailed quote estimates and project plans.
• History of developing/design with legacy and acquired applications.
• Reliable - has been consulting with one company for 19 years.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Web Development: Designed, developed and implemented web applications using Kentico CMS for ASP.NET (including older versions). Strong background and focus on responsive web design and UI/UX design.

Languages: C# / K# / ASP.NET / VB.NET / HTML / CSS / SQL Server / Web API / REST / MS Access VBA / Classic ASP / JavaScript / JQuery

Platforms / Technologies: Windows / IIS /.NET 4.6 / SSRS / Entity Framework / TFS / GIT / Subversion (SVN) / Bitbucket / JIRA

Additional Skills: Website design / SEO / Agile Software Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Kentico CMS Developer

Confidential, Richardson, TX

Responsibilities:

• Developed many aspects of the site, including content tree, custom page types, master page, templates, HTML/CSS/JS integration, transformations, custom tables, online forms and macros.
• Responsible for building custom web parts for user registration, authentication, profile update and loan information.
• User data was stored in external SQL database and accessed via Web API calls.
• Worked with stakeholders to gather business requirements, functional specifications and technical design documents.

Kentico CMS Developer/ Senior Software Consultant

Confidential, Maple Grove, MN

Responsibilities:

• Have designed, developed and/or provided enhancements and support for many clients.
• Developed many aspects of the site, including the content tree, custom page types, master page, templates, HTML/CSS/JS integration, transformations, custom tables, online forms, macros, custom reports.
• Developed custom web parts and custom form controls (C#/.Net).
• Configured user permissions, roles, and security.
• Performed migrations to the latest Kentico version.
• Architected migration plan from Word Press and Drupal to Kentico CMS.
• Designed new screens; created mockups and prototypes.
• Used SEO best practices to elevate organization’s Web presence.
• Performed setup and configuration of web and database servers per Kentico server and hosting requirements.
• Configured websites in IIS, including initial setup and binding information.
• Responsible for the overall architecture creation and decisions related to which platform and technologies were utilized.
• Worked with product owners throughout project life-cycle to gather solution requirements and specifications to ensure ultimate customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with clients, explaining development effort.
• Provided on-call support, troubleshooting defects.
• Compiled documentation/help manuals of all development aspects for Marketing Administrators and end-users.

Software Consultant

Confidential - Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities:

• Used: Kentico CMS 7 / ASP.NET 1.1/2.0 / ASP.NET MVC 4 / C# / SQL Server 2014 / SSRS / MS Access.
• Interacted with Business users to analyze their requirements, provide estimates and demonstrate the developed applications.
• Administered multiple SQL Server databases.
• Collaborated with other developers to maintain internal ASP.NET website applications.
• Migrated existing MS Access applications to .NET
• Installed and configured IIS 7.5.
• Configured websites, including initial setup and binding information.
• Provided development and support for existing MS Access applications.
• In short time dramatically reduced number of open bug tickets.
• Designed and built SSRS reports for various client needs.
• Provide on-call support.

Software Consultant

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented order allocation system to batch the next day’s orders, allocate inventory across the orders, and provide distribution with a prioritized shipment plan for maximum efficiency.
• Provided several shipping performance reports to track distribution’s adherence to plan.

Software Consultant

Confidential - Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented web services utilizing ASP.Net Web API
• In-depth review of integration points between web services and android application to finalize touch-points, exact call approach/format, and data exchange.
• Identify critical web services as well as non-utilized web services/options (if applicable).
• Consulted with client throughout project life-cycle to gather solution requirements and specifications to ensure ultimate customer satisfaction.
• Performed enhancement, testing, debugging, documentation and production support for existing .Net applications and SQL Server databases.
• Designed and built SQL SSRS reports for various client needs.
• Provide on-call support.

Software Consultant

Confidential - Plymouth, MN

Responsibilities:

• As part of the team designed and coded common/shared platform features: activity engine, e-commerce engine, messaging engine, point bank engine, template engine and plugin extension points.
• As part of the team designed separation of client-specific functionality into MEF plugins and client-specific presentation look and feel (HTML/CSS) into template system.
• Implemented integration and regression testing of web applications using Cucumber and Selenium WebDriver.
• Designed and built SQL SSRS reports for various client needs.

Software Consultant

Confidential - Maple Grove, MN

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed and established master data.
• Imported files and file field descriptions to Microsoft Access database.
• Developed projects, conversions, and mappings.
• Exported completed mappings to AS/400.
• Generated AS/400 source code from mapped relationships and managed subsequent data extracts.
• Performed and managed data conversion extracts.

Software Consultant

Confidential - Bloomington, MN

Responsibilities:

• Converted excel spreadsheets system into MS Access application.
• Designed and built help system using MS Access for by plan administrators, account managers and call-center.
• Fixed and improved existing MS Access applications.

Programmer/Analyst

Confidential - Plymouth, MN

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed, designed and performed Year 2000 conversions and installations using specialized software and tools.
• Designed new and maintained existing interactive applications.
• Created complex subfile inquiry programs.
• Supported database conversion from Retail Interact and Pacific Design software packages.
• Created daily maintenance programs that kept two package databases synchronized.