J LOIACANO
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in .NET development, web applications, and Android development. Skilled in Microsoft technologies, database management, and cloud services. A strong team player with excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering effective business solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Proprietor
Loiacano Designs LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Software Engineer II
Staples/Quill
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Maintained and enhanced Quill’s backend systems and services.
- Developed SQL scripts to identify and fix unfulfilled orders.
- Designed and implemented a mass item substitution process using Excel-based automation.
- Created a vendor cancellation system for customer service representatives.
- Developed and integrated a new rewards program and an updated customer representative interface.
- Improved MVC-based applications with a reimagined, user-friendly UI/UX, including custom styles and sortable data tables.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Software Engineer
Staples/Quill
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed the quill.com e-commerce platform using .NET 4.1 MVC.
- Led ADA compliance updates in collaboration with senior designers.
- Developed new features and functionality for monthly production releases.
- Upgraded outdated ASP.NET 2.0 Web Forms to .NET 4.6 MVC.
- Implemented efficient sorting and filtering algorithms using vanilla JavaScript.
- Migrated Order Entry (OE) services from Server 2008 R2 to Server 2016.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
.NET Developer
Indigo Interactive
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed a new web application using .NET 4.7.1.
- Designed a normalized database architecture following the Repository Pattern.
- Integrated Azure Storage for asynchronous file handling.
- Conducted large-scale data migration from a competitor’s denormalized database to SQL Server.
- Debugged and enhanced web applications in the Accreditation Management Industry.
- Analyzed, evaluated and developed new web and database applications.
- Troubleshot and resolved performance issues for databases and software.
Software Engineer
Coding Temple
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Built a full-stack e-commerce application using C#, AngularJS, Bootstrap, and SQL Server.
- Designed a relational database and implemented data retrieval via Entity Framework.
- Developed stored procedures to optimize application performance.
- Improved user experience through CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery enhancements.
- Integrated Web API for database access and user authentication using Identity Framework.
- Created UI wireframes for a structured development workflow.
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
Education
Full Stack .NET Certification -
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
01.1998
Associate of Liberal Arts -
01.1996
Skills
- C#
- ASPNET
- JavaScript (ES6)
- PHP
- Python
- Java
- AngularJS
- JQuery
- HTML5
- CSS3 (SASS/LESS)
- Bootstrap
- SQL Server (T-SQL, SSMS)
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Entity Framework
- Azure (Storage, Services)
- GIT
- GitHub CI/CD
- PyCharm
- Excel
- Data Migration
- MVC
- Web API
- ADA Accessibility Compliance
Timeline
Sole Proprietor - Loiacano Designs LLC
09.2024 - Current
Software Engineer II - Staples/Quill
09.2020 - 01.2024
Software Engineer - Staples/Quill
09.2019 - 03.2020
.NET Developer - Indigo Interactive
01.2018 - 03.2019
Software Engineer - Coding Temple
08.2017 - 12.2017
Coding Temple - Full Stack .NET Certification,
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Oakton Community College - Associate of Liberal Arts,