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Christopher Cooke

South Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Personable Lead Software Engineer accustomed to heading up successful development teams through agile direction and careful delegation. Willing to direct large-scale teams or work hands-on to complete extremely difficult projects. Brings both cutting-edge programming expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills to leadership roles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer II

United Brotherhood Of Carpenters
Las Vegas, NV
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with a cross functional team to launch an ambitious Learning Management System project.
  • Integrated LMS with multiple internal applications to provide a seamless user experience.
  • Implemented secure SSO process.
  • Maintained data integrity while ensuring a successful exchange.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on how to approach solutions required by business rules.
  • New system documentation.

PHP Developer II

Web Courseworks
Madison, WI
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Successfully integrated over 20 clients using more than 6 varying association management systems
  • Configured and deployed existing and future REST APIs, integrating with third-party APIs.
  • Mentored a group of junior developers on industry best practices and techniques.
  • Wrote server-side and client-side code for Moodle projects using PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Communicated project changes and updates from clients to keep team on task.
  • Researched, tested and implemented various client feature requests to deliver internal content management systems and content delivery applications.
  • Engaged with application team to implement better processes and communications.
  • Delivered improvements in proprietary framework, promoting significant efficiency boost.
  • Collaborated with project managers and developers to define parameters and plan detailed specifications with clear project deliverables and timelines.
  • Worked with clients and cross-functional teams to design new features and functionality.
  • Performed troubleshooting of technical issues within production environment.
  • Modified and tested existing MySQL database schemas.
  • Created detailed system documentation and presentations for use in training.
  • Developed custom PHP applications to meet client requirements.
  • Created and maintained webpages utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
  • Implemented MySQL databases for a variety of applications.
  • Debugged existing code and optimized performance of webpages.

Maintenance Director

Five Star Senior Living
Kenosha, WI
06.2015 - 09.2018
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
  • Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
  • Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
  • Oversaw $500,000 building renovation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire, OH
06-2020

Associate of Science - Software And Simulation Development

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
06-2017

Skills

  • Integration Development
  • Team building
  • API Development
  • PHP, C#, MySQL, PgSQL, HTML, CSS
  • OAuth, OpenID, SAML
  • Documentation

Timeline

Software Developer II

United Brotherhood Of Carpenters
09.2022 - Current

PHP Developer II

Web Courseworks
09.2018 - 09.2022

Maintenance Director

Five Star Senior Living
06.2015 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science - Software And Simulation Development

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Christopher Cooke