Perry Gilbert
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Exceptionally creative and dedicated Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of ASP.NET C#, VB and SQL experience. Adept at liaising between management, upper-level client support and a team of developers, while ensuring the needs of the client and the business are met.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Engineer
VR Systems
2025.10 - Current
- Lead Development on flagship voter registration software with clients in 70+ counties across Florida, Texas, and Washington D.C.
- Architected and lead the implementation software changes based on legislation changes and client requirements.
- Supported 6+ years of major and minor elections as technical lead and subject matter expert.
- Created complex queries to assist clients with FOIA and legal requests
- Translated customer and system requirements into robust software design.
- Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve technical roadblocks.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Delivered technical guidance and consultation with application teams, clients and developers for technology domain environments.
- Designed, coded, tested, debugged and documented programs using agile development practices.
- Migrated customer data from legacy systems and reviewed data for integrity while maintaining project timelines.
Application Developer
VR Systems
2019.05 - 2025.10
- Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning.
- Developed and implemented personalized client solutions using programming language expertise.
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
- Guided team in layout modifications to improve functionality.
- Collaborated with stakeholders regarding project capabilities and limitations to deliver optimal functionality.
Engineer I, Software Engineering
Conduent
2014.09 - 2019.05
- Developed for and supported Knowledge Connection, a SaaS-based web-based enterprise solution with 250+ clients that receives 2.5 million hits daily; built on ASP.NET, C#, MVC, WCF Services, NoSQL, JavaScript, RavenDB, LLBLGen and Windows Services
- Developed and supported SOAP and REST-based integration with Knowledge Connection
- Liaised between upper-level support and a team of developers to ensure our product met client and business needs
- Maintained product quality by carrying out reviews, performing continual tests, analyzing feedback
- Participated in designing and planning new product features
- Participated in Agile development and Scrum teams
- Investigated, documented, and fixed problematic code
- Trained employees how use product features
Programmer
Florida Center for Reading Research
2014.02 - 2014.09
- Created an event registration web application for training events using ASP.NET C#, Web forms, JavaScript, and NoSQL.
- Developed for and supported research web application used in hundreds of schools throughout Florida using ASP.NET , C#, HTML, CSS, XML, Actionscript3.0
- Managed and queried SQL database for data gathered by research applications
- Packaged data into a readable format for researchers Providing application support for live applications via email and phone
- Managed IIS Server
Information Technology Coordinator
Florida Center for Reading Research
2012.02 - 2014.02
- Installing and managing of technology for 400+ employees at multiple locations
- Managing Active Directory users and groups
- Enforcing security policy and procedures
- Supervising Support Team and approving time.
Technology Associate
Stozier Library, Florida State University
2009.01 - 2012.02
- Created an electronic form system and database to collect rental agreements using MS Access, MS InfoPath and Dropbox
- Create a network utility that would auto-fix basic network issues using MS-DOS
- Troubleshooting network connection issues on library workstations
- Provided research paper, resource, and reference assistance
- Trained students and staff on various media and applications
Retail Sales and Inventory Associate
Wal-Mart
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Auditing and restocking inventory
- Running customer transactions
Education
B.S. - Information Technology with a focus on Information Security
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fl2012-05
Skills
- Developer Skills Full-stack developer (ASPNET, C#, MVC, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Java, WCF Services, Windows Services)
- Database Skills Adept SQL knowledge and experience (database design, data querying, backup, restore, tuning, migration, and profiling); Experience with RavenDB
- Web Design Skills Experience with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript including responsive design for tablet and mobile devices
- Computer Skills Adept Experience with MS Excel (macros, pivot tables, data visualization);
- Graphic Design Skills Adept experience creating unique custom artwork, logos, and printables (Adobe Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, In Design CC)
- Film Production 6 Years of digital and practical effects design and fabrication (Newtek Lightwave3d, Adobe After Effects CC); Experience as writer, director, and producer
Training
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Course, Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures v7.1
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
VR Systems
2025.10 - Current
Application Developer
VR Systems
2019.05 - 2025.10
Engineer I, Software Engineering
Conduent
2014.09 - 2019.05
Programmer
Florida Center for Reading Research
2014.02 - 2014.09
Information Technology Coordinator
Florida Center for Reading Research
2012.02 - 2014.02
Technology Associate
Stozier Library, Florida State University
2009.01 - 2012.02
Retail Sales and Inventory Associate
Wal-Mart
2008.01 - 2009.01
B.S. - Information Technology with a focus on Information Security
Florida State University