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, ND11-2021
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