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Chris Bowen

Chris Bowen

Senior Software Engineer
Avon Lake,OH

Summary

Skilled and self-motivated senior software engineer with over eight years of experience specializing in backend development with a focus on .NET C#, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure development. Adept at writing clean, maintainable implementations, coordinating efforts on large scale projects and deployments, and performing at a fast pace to meet strict deadlines and deliver high quality solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Quadax
07.2023 - Current
  • Develop and enhance scalable REST API solutions utilizing C# .NET Core with SQL Server backend and Kafka, using Agile methodologies and a Test Driven Development mindset
  • Utilize Azure App Insights monitoring to identify performance bottlenecks and implement enhancements to increase overall application performance
  • Convert applications on deprecated .NET Framework versions to .NET Core
  • Leverage Microsoft Azure to upgrade existing applications to modern standards for app configurations and deployments
  • Work closely with other teams to groom and prioritize high impact features for future releases
  • Contribute valuable insights during product planning sessions, grooming, and agile ceremonies to improve team coordination and productivity

Software Engineer III

MRI Software
8 2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design, develop and implement features for over 50 high value government client accounts utilizing a C# and SQL backend
  • Participated in and coordinated Agile processes including daily standups and grooming sessions to assess and estimate development effort on proposed software changes
  • Implemented and maintained build and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise
  • Served as technical lead and mentor for new development team members on best practices, team processes, and development methodologies
  • Oversaw large refactoring effort to modernize and restructure existing code base to ensure future maintainability and increase client performance by nearly 60%
  • Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies, such as deployments and source control branching and management

Developer II

Hyland Software
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Developed, maintained, and tested enterprise desktop document management software using C#, C++ and SQL
  • Collaborated with developers to implement web based utility tools to assist other teams using JavaScript and Vue.js
  • Refactored, modularized and updated existing code bases to modern development standards to improve performance and reliability
  • Collaborated with other developers to identify and correct existing security vulnerabilities and implement secure solutions
  • Worked with test engineers to develop proficiency in automation practices using Python and Jenkins
  • Developed and maintained unit tests for legacy code and new features

Web Applications Developer

Foundation Software
10.2015 - 04.2019
  • Lead development and implementation of open-source CRM solution for in-house use using PHP, JavaScript and Vue.js, and MySQL
  • Developed and maintained various peripheral applications to interface with flagship enterprise desktop accounting software using C# and SQL
  • Developed tools to support business needs of other teams and departments
  • Collaborated with other developers to develop core API used to interact with flagship product
  • Developed and maintained suite of unit tests for new and existing code using NUnit and Selenium
  • Worked closely with data analysts to update data access layers in solutions to improve performance by up to 30%

Skills

NET C#

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work from home optionPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCareer advancement

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Quadax
07.2023 - Current

Developer II

Hyland Software
04.2019 - 01.2021

Web Applications Developer

Foundation Software
10.2015 - 04.2019

Software Engineer III

MRI Software
8 2021 - 06.2023
Chris BowenSenior Software Engineer