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Darren Zimmerman

Colts Neck,NJ

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

VP, Technical Architect

Hero Digital
12.2018 - Current
  • Directed development initiatives, including B2B portals and B2C communications for US Bank and Elan Financial Systems.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Recruited, coached, and guided software developers dedicated to the above systems.
  • Recommended solutions to resolve intricate problems affecting systems for stakeholders and senior leadership.

Director/Senior Software Engineer

ClockFour (A division of Hero Digital)
Woodbridge, NJ
03.2013 - 12.2018
  • Developed and implemented requirements for B2B portals (CRC, Card Central, and Harley Davidson) for US Bank and Elan Financial Systems, including system modifications and new system installations.
  • Developed and implemented requirements for text to apply systems for USB, Elan, and their affiliate clients.
  • Developed and implemented requirements for a syndicated credit card sales site for Elan.
  • Developed and implemented requirements for an affidavit confirmation of the application system for Elan.
  • Integrated third-party APIs and services to enhance software functionality and interoperability.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and define requirements for new software features.

Consultant

Various
, NJ
05.2002 - 03.2013

Marathon Data Systems:

  • Developed innovative framework incorporating a variety of new technologies.
  • Developed an upgraded sales and maintenance system with C#.NET, MVC, Telerik, DevExpress, Ninject and additional tools.
  • Managed the team of developers to implement the above systems.

Chubb Group:

  • Performed systems analysis, design, and development of a website for integration with multiple internal systems.
  • Worked with clients to further expand existing systems using technologies that include the proprietary .NET framework, C#.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, XML, XSL, DB2, and Web Services.

QuestaWeb:

  • Performed systems analysis, design, and development of packaged software for use in various DBMS environments.
  • Worked with clients to enable existing system to integrate with additional systems. Technologies include C#.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, AJAX, Oracle, SQL Server, and Web Services.

Multiple engagements with Agency.com:

  • Architectured, designed, and developed multiple B2C sites for a food conglomerate using XML, XPath, XSLT, ASP (VBScript), and JavaScript.
  • Designed and developed multiple websites for a financial firm, which help to provide information to their business partners, as well as employees, on an international scale using XML, XPath, XSLT, XSL:FO, C#.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and FOP (Apache project for outputting PDF from XML).
  • Designed and developed a B2B website for a financial firm and sports entity relationship to provide information to their partners, as well as employees, on an international scale using ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and SQL Server.

Technical Director

Agency.com
Woodbridge, NJ
08.2001 - 05.2002

Senior Technical Consultant

Agency.com
Woodbridge, NJ
07.1998 - 08.2001

Mobile Computing Development Manager

Chase Manhattan Mortgage
Woodbridge, NJ
03.1996 - 07.1998

Mortgage Systems Manager

Summit Mortgage Corp
, NJ
03.1994 - 03.1996

Manager, PC Development Group

Margaretten
Perth Amboy, NJ
05.1986 - 03.1994

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
11-2003

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Communication
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Calm under pressure
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Analytical and critical thinking

Summary

INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL with ample experience in personnel and project management, strategic planning, systems integration and full project life cycle application development using a wide array of technologies and in a variety of positions within teams. Demonstrated success in achieving project deadlines and meeting demanding technical specifications under minimal supervision. Projects have included B2B and B2C web portals, web services, ETL, rules engine implementation and refinement, systems integration, message queuing, transportation logistics portal, traffic monitoring and finances, loan origination automation, financial EDI, loan production management, loan foreclosure management, financial management and help-desk problem management.

My goals are to continue to lead development teams, mentor less experienced IT professionals and continue to expand my technical and business knowledge while working for a company where my work can have a significant and positive impact on its success.

Timeline

VP, Technical Architect

Hero Digital
12.2018 - Current

Director/Senior Software Engineer

ClockFour (A division of Hero Digital)
03.2013 - 12.2018

Consultant

Various
05.2002 - 03.2013

Technical Director

Agency.com
08.2001 - 05.2002

Senior Technical Consultant

Agency.com
07.1998 - 08.2001

Mobile Computing Development Manager

Chase Manhattan Mortgage
03.1996 - 07.1998

Mortgage Systems Manager

Summit Mortgage Corp
03.1994 - 03.1996

Manager, PC Development Group

Margaretten
05.1986 - 03.1994

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering

Rutgers University
Darren Zimmerman