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David Kinkaku

North Richland Hills,TX

Summary

Dynamic Software Engineer with a proven track record at Ben E. Keith Company Inc, specializing in C# and cloud-enabled microservices. Adept at mentoring teams and enhancing system performance, I drive impactful solutions that bridge client needs and user experiences, consistently achieving significant improvements in efficiency and user satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer III

Ben E. Keith Company Inc
Fort Worth, USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Led design and development of cloud-enabled microservices using C#/NET Core, EF Core, and Blazor.
  • Mentored junior engineers and interns in ASP.NET MVC, Blazor, and REST API design.
  • Utilized AI/LLM with OpenAI to enhance database performance and streamline test case generation.
  • Designed scalable solutions that improved communication between clients and end-users.
  • Collaborated with product owner, scrum master, and peers for requirements estimation and backlog refinement.
  • Implemented SAP Fiori with BTP integration to optimize order processing and management.

Software Engineer

Hansen Pole Buildings
Fargo, USA
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Designed RESTful APIs and optimized SQL queries /indexes, improving data retrieval by 40%, and created and sustained all the CI/CD pipelines.
  • Enhanced customer portals using JavaScript, PHP, JWT-based authentication, .Net, and React, streamlining payment processing through hosted payment pages.
  • Developed and maintained customer-facing building design application, integrating IRC/IBC regulations with Blender and other design SaaS, improving user experience.
  • Participated in architecture reviews, implementing enterprise design patterns to strengthen system design.
  • Led integration of ERP systems using SAP and Microsoft tools.
  • Led a small team to implement ERP systems including SAP and Microsoft tools.

Software Engineer

Scheels Sport Inc
Fargo, USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Developed data-centric web applications using ASP.NET, C#, Entity Frameworks, Blazor, HTML5, and MySQL within Scrum teams.
  • Refactored LINQ queries to optimize page load speeds for critical modules.
  • Drafted test plans, wrote unit tests, and conducted code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Integrated Salesforce for improved customer relations management and streamlined product inventory tracking.
  • Facilitated merchandise processing in warehouses using sensor technologies and integrating point-of-sale with payment gateway APIs.
  • Collected vendor data, including Nike, to enhance marketing strategies and streamline warehouse scanning with ultrasonic sensors.

Education

Trade School Certification - Software Engineering

Emerging Prairie Academy
Fargo, ND
11-2021

Skills

  • C#
  • Java
  • Python
  • ASPNET
  • NET
  • Blazor
  • NET MAUI
  • EF Core
  • IIS
  • React JS
  • React Native
  • Node JS
  • Express
  • JavaScript
  • JQuery
  • GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD
  • Jenkins
  • YAML
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • AWS
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Unit Testing
  • SDLC
  • WCF
  • LINQ
  • Flutter
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • AI
  • AI Models
  • LLM
  • Copilot
  • GenAI
  • Data encryption
  • Scripting languages
  • SAP
  • AI
  • LLM
  • Copilot
  • GenAI
  • Data encryption
  • Scripting languages

Professional Overview

Experienced software engineer with 10 years in building and supporting on-prem, cloud, and mobile solutions. Proficient in C#, ASP.NET, REST APIs, SQL Server, and MongoDB. Skilled in Agile/SCRUM, Azure Service Bus, Some Payment Gateway exposure and delivering high-quality, through strong collaboration.

Timeline

Software Engineer III

Ben E. Keith Company Inc
01.2025 - Current

Software Engineer

Hansen Pole Buildings
01.2023 - 01.2025

Software Engineer

Scheels Sport Inc
01.2021 - 01.2023

Trade School Certification - Software Engineering

Emerging Prairie Academy
David Kinkaku