Highly-skilled software development professional bringing more than 28 years experience in software design, development and integration. Advanced knowledge of OpenEdge 4gl and Microsoft SQL.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Meridian
06.2018 - Current
Review, analyze, construct, and modify business application systems including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment
Understand business and technical requirements; develop, document, and implement solution designs
Work with other developers, architects, engineers, database administrators, business analysts, QA and delivery leads in project delivery leads in project delivery and solving technical issues
Participate in design and code reviews
Ensure that deliverables meet or exceed functional, technical, and performance requirements
Follow and enhance established design, development, source code management, and deployment processes
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Take on ownership of projects and tasks assigned
Provide on-call support and duties
Consistently meet task deadlines while maintaining high quality of deliverables
Perform other duties as assigned
Senior Developer
Proxtivity
07.2014 - Current
Work with users to gather requirements and evaluate ease of use
Evaluate and improve the work of other developers on the team
Design updates to existing software to meet changing customer demands
Collaborate in team environment to produce high-quality programs and applications for the tooling and steel distribution industries
Optimize performance through testing and tuning of applications
Produce robust, quality code that minimizes production issues
Build, test and deploy scalable, highly available and modular software products
Design and develop transactional and analytical data structures
Build and Program ERP thin-client connection computers from Raspberry Pi units
Self Employed
Econ Information Systems
09.2012 - Current
Provide elevated customer experience to generate loyal clientele and user buy-in.
Configure and maintain Active directory, Email, Antivirus, Linux and SCO Unix Database servers for customers.
Design, develop and implement complete, custom ERP solutions.
Integrate Customer X12 EDI documents with ERP System (810,820,824,850,853,855,856,860,861,997s).
Integrate Customer EDIFACT documents with ERP Systems (DELFOR, DELJIT, DESADV and APERAK).
Build and program Micrologix PLCs for integration of real time data from stamping presses.
Program handheld computers for real time ERP access.
Develop Python script to connect Raspberry Pi units networked to connect to MSSQL DB and display work instructions at work stations and count production rates using their GPIO boards.
Application Developer
Plex Systems
12.1995 - 09.2012
Utilized such technologies as ASP.NET, MVC, HTML5, JavaScript, OpenEdge and SQL Server 2012 to develop new applications
Wrote code for database-driven applications
Built, tested and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products
Streamlined deployment process by developing continuous integration tools
Designed and developed transactional and analytical data structures
Participated with clients in discussion meetings
Worked closely with clients to establish problem specifications and system designs
Analyzed and designed relational databases using Progress OpenEdge and Microsoft SQL
Conducted meetings with clients to determine project intent, requirements and budgets
Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments
Provided outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to grow relationships for future business opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.1995
Skills
Progress 4gl / ABL specialist
Advanced problem solving skills
Adept in EDI
Progress Partner
Data management
Advanced Relational Database Design
Innovative
Other
Eagle Scout
Dog training volunteer for Michigan Humane Society 1997-1998
Math Club Chairman for Holy Family Regional School 2009 - 2015
Elected and served on Holy Family School Board of Directors 2010 - 2014