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Chris Decker

Hawthorn Woods,IL

Summary

Experienced Software Architect specializing in system architecture, development, and integration. Proven track record in leading successful projects and enhancing business processes through creative problem-solving and team mentorship. Skilled in driving innovation and efficiency in software solutions.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Aceable, Inc.
Austin, Texas
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Authored technical documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer on new business functionalities post-REI acquisition.
  • Collaborated in design planning for essential functionality related to new business lines from REI.
  • Developed scripts for seamless data transfer between REI's third-party platforms and Aceable.
  • Created scripts to convert data from REI's transactional database into JSON for Aceable's MongoDB integration.
  • Served as a resource for Product team in designing product delivery processes for new business lines.

Principal Systems Architect

Real Estate Institute
Niles, IL
05.2003 - 06.2024
  • Designed and built service and application frameworks, enabling development teams to create components efficiently.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to establish clear system requirements and specifications.
  • Conducted code reviews and architectural evaluations ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest development trends, tools, and methodologies.
  • Identified project scope based on objectives and specifications for effective planning.
  • Mentored junior staff on project execution strategies, architectural principles, design patterns, and coding practices.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for integration into real estate processes.
  • Oversaw migration of legacy systems while minimizing data loss.
  • Optimized business scalability by designing and implementing an Enterprise Service Bus using a RabbitMQ messaging cluster to decouple integrations between internal components and third-party platforms.
  • Acted as a member of the management/steering team that collaborated on long-term business planning.

Software Engineer/Analyst

Self-employed
Chicago, IL
05.2002 - 04.2003
  • Collaborated with clients to gather and document project requirements.
  • Analyzed existing business processes and developed new strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed software solutions to meet client specifications and requirements.
  • Documented system design specifications, programming instructions, testing results, and other related materials for reference purposes.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for software applications.

Software Engineer/Analyst

Power Analysis, Inc.
Oak Park, IL
04.2001 - 05.2002
  • Collaborated with clients to gather and document project requirements effectively.
  • Developed software solutions aligned with client specifications and needs.
  • Worked alongside cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, QA engineers, and product managers.
  • Documented system design specifications, programming instructions, and testing results for future reference.
  • Designed databases using SQL Server Management Studio and executed complex data manipulation queries.
  • Provided technical support through troubleshooting, maintenance activities, and user issue resolution.
  • Participated in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices during development.
  • Served large clients such as BP and United Airlines, ensuring project success.

Software Engineer/Analyst

Health Alliance Medical Plans
Urbana, IL
06.1997 - 04.2001
  • Collaborated with clients to document project requirements effectively.
  • Designed user interfaces to improve accessibility and enhance user experience.
  • Developed software solutions aligned with client specifications.
  • Provided technical support for software applications, ensuring swift troubleshooting.
  • Analyzed business processes and created strategies to boost efficiency and productivity.
  • Built financial reporting systems that saved hundreds of man-hours monthly for Finance department.

Education

Computer Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
07-1996

High School Diploma - General Studies

Batavia High School
Batavia
06-1994

Skills

  • Languages: C#, SQL, Transact-SQL, JavaScript, Visual Basic (all forms), C, more
  • Primary tools: MS Visual Studio, ReSharper suite, MSBuild, Node, SQL Server Management Studio, and Red Gate database tools, more
  • Application, service development, and debugging
  • System architecture
  • Object-oriented design
  • API design and integration
  • Application integration
  • Data architecture, transformation, modeling, and management
  • Database design and programming
  • Scalability and reliability strategies
  • Secure workflows
  • Web and desktop applications
  • Windows services
  • Business process analysis
  • Agile methodologies
  • Team mentorship
  • Creative problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Excellent oral and written communication

References

References available upon request.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Aceable, Inc.
06.2024 - 07.2025

Principal Systems Architect

Real Estate Institute
05.2003 - 06.2024

Software Engineer/Analyst

Self-employed
05.2002 - 04.2003

Software Engineer/Analyst

Power Analysis, Inc.
04.2001 - 05.2002

Software Engineer/Analyst

Health Alliance Medical Plans
06.1997 - 04.2001

Computer Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

High School Diploma - General Studies

Batavia High School
Chris Decker