MICROSOFT .NET CERTIFIED SOLUTION DEVELOPER

A knowledgeable, results-driven software developer with extensive experience creating high performing, scalable, and robust enterprise applications. Provides solutions to automate and streamline the flow of business data both internally and externally. This includes the creation of industry-leading applications for the Windows Server operating system, including client/server, multi-tier, Web-based solutions, and commercial software for the international market. Skills as an accomplished IT consultant include effective project planning, development, and deployment. Other achievements include authoring of Microsoft developer training kits and exam preparation books, and extensive Microsoft certifications including: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures, Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET, Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET, Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, and Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

August 2007 - Present
Phoenix, Arizona

Upgrade and enhance Energy Management System (EMS) historical applications from a Stagg-based to a Spectrum PowerCC and .NET-based system. Design, construct, and customize various ASP.NET applications for energy accounting and power marketing for long-term forecasting and planning of generation resources. Developed Oracle P/L SQL solutions for ASP.NET user interface consumption as well as pre-aggregation of common report information for data warehouse purposes. Port classis ASP Outage Information System (OIS) to an C#, ASP.NET, Ajax, and SQL Server system.

April 2004 - August 2007
Phoenix, Arizona

Designed and implemented an online training management solution for the United States Army to replace a manual, paper-based system. Developed an automatic scheduling component for the Army’s Combined Arms Training Strategy (CATS) using a customizable template. Provided scheduling and reporting functionality for unit leaders to manage collective and individual soldier training and provide readiness assessments to commanders. Architected and developed a Web Services layer to allow external systems to integrate with the training management solution. Utilized technologies including Visual C#, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, LLBLGen Pro O/R Mapper, XML, ASP.NET, Web Service Extensions (WSE), AJAX, and IIS.

February 2004 - April 2004
Tempe, Arizona

Refactored and developed a reservation booking engine using the .NET Framework and Visual C# programming language. Created logical and physical designs for the americawest.com Web site that integrated with an existing core business framework. Assisted with debugging and other support requirements to maintain current systems. Architected and redesigned ASP.NET applications including the corporate and travel agency Web sites. Produced object-oriented development "best practices" and coding standards for junior developers.

December 2003 - February 2004
Mesa, Arizona

Developed and maintained information management systems designed for crime laboratories in various police departments, the FBI, and Department of Defense using Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Architected, developed, and deployed XML Web Services, ASP.NET applications, and Web custom controls. Utilized Visual C++ and Visual Basic to create client-side binary DTHML behaviors. Provided case management systems designed for medical examiners; secure evidence tracking, analysis, and reporting automation solutions to criminal justice professionals.

September 2000 - December 2003
Phoenix, Arizona

Developed Windows and Web-based applications for the Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS) Web site hosted by Pinnacle West. Architected and constructed solutions using C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, multithreading, .NET Remoting, XML, and SQL Server to fulfill accounting, billing, and reporting needs for transmission operations and planning line of business. Created .NET Web Services, remoting classes using binary/TCP hosted by .NET Windows services. Implemented asynchronous client processing applications to replicate ECC switching instructions for linemen in the field. Established .NET development processes, best practices, department standards, and enterprise architect templates for solution developers. . Leveraged Rational XDE and Visio to create UML diagrams for application patterns and frameworks. Designed and assembled solutions that delivered functionality for management of energy sales and provided transmission capacity and utilization information for customers purchasing electricity from a primary provider.

July 2000 - September 2000
Tempe, Arizona

Developed and maintained proprietary hospitality software to provide customer activities ranging from shopping and selling to booking and customizing travel needs online. Used ASP and client-side scripting to provide destination search functionality, price comparisons, and booking on the presentation tier. Developed Visual Basic COM components to store business rules and data access methods, while using SQL Server and Oracle for the back-end databases.

May 1997 - June 2000
Mesa, Arizona

Authored Microsoft Certified Professional exam self-paced training kits and Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courseware. Created instructional video scripts and developed demonstrations that were included as courseware materials, as well as providing narration for video segments. Course titles include: Web Applications with Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0 MCSD Training Kit, Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 MCSD Training Kit, Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration, Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 MCSD Training Kit, and Windows Architecture for Developers MCSD Training Kit.

February 1997 - July 2000
Mesa, Arizona

Engineered the edCenter online learning software product designed to create, deliver, and manage online curriculum and training. Utilized software engineering tools such as Visual Basic, Visual InterDev, ASP, MTS, FrontPage, and Visual C++. Constructed content composer tools to create HTML-based courseware, and produce real-time conferencing components based on NetShow technology using Active Server Pages, MTS, and COM DLLs.

November 1996 - February 1997
Tempe, Arizona

Analyzed customer needs and created requirement specification documents for client/server solutions. Performed process modeling, data modeling, and user interface design resulting in a developed intranet site containing building maps and site routes for the Resource Maintenance department. Constructed a CGI application using Perl to allow users to request various resources using a mainframe front-end. A Sybase back-end database was updated, and an alert was issued to Resource Maintenance department.

November 1995 - February 1997
Phoenix, Arizona

Created and maintained database applications utilizing PowerBuilder, SQL, and FoxPro. Designed software products to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions to the telecommunications industry. Solutions allow companies to track customer information and telephone equipment usage through an AutoCAD front-end, and update database tables based on transaction files provided by an external system. Constructed detailed design specifications for new projects and transformed designs into source code. Integrated new systems and applications into legacy environments.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
DeVry University, Phoenix, AZ

PluralSight Distributed Systems Architecture Training 2005
DevelopMentor Guerrilla .NET Training 2002
Microsoft Visual C# .NET Developer Training 2002
Microsoft Certified Professional Briefings & TechEd Conferences 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) 1998 Present
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) 2004
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) 1997 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) ID# 419690