Karen Kirschenmann
Glendale
Summary
Results-driven software engineer with strong skills in C# development, API integration, and WPF. Proven ability to streamline deployment processes and refactor legacy code, enhancing software performance and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Software Engineer
VS Media
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020 - Current
- Refactored legacy codebases for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
- Streamlined deployment processes, significantly reducing deployment time and minimizing errors.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for software applications, enabling easier maintenance and user support.
Software Engineer
Corporate Travel Management
Montrose, CA
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed a .NET Core application utilizing Angular 2+ to integrate microservices for a white-labeled web application.
- Facilitated maintenance and development of corporate travel booking tool mobile and web applications using .NET and front-end web frameworks.
- Oversaw management and deployment of applications on Azure platform.
- Integrated backend REST APIs with AngularJS application to enhance shared functionality.
- Collaborated with DBA to optimize LINQ queries, enhancing performance of Entity Framework calls.
- Engineered and deployed mobile air booking feature utilizing Xamarin Forms for iOS and Android platforms.
- Streamlined and documented deployment and release processes for mobile application management.
.NET Application Developer
REAL Software Systems
Woodland Hills, CA
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Assisted in developing customizable enterprise accounting software platform utilized by Fortune 500 companies. Supported transition from Silverlight-based client to MS SQL Server database. Contributed to software enhancements to meet client needs.
- Spearheaded implementation of new features in WPF application utilizing existing business layer from Silverlight application.
- Facilitated collaboration across multiple codebases and teams utilizing agile scrum methodology, including weekly scrum meetings.
- Engineered unit tests to validate CRUD operations of the Web API.
Senior Instructor
Great Minds Robotics
Tarzana, CA
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Assisted children aged 5 to 18 in learning programming and robotics concepts. Supported curriculum development in LEGO robotics, Robot-C, C#, Java, C++, and JavaScript. Facilitated engaging learning experiences to enhance students' technical skills.
- Assisted in designing classroom curriculum. Supported ongoing classes by providing guidance. Trained junior instructors and addressed any challenges they faced.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Westwood College
Los Angeles, CA12-2014
Skills
- C# development
- InstallShield installation management
- WPF development
- Code debugging
- Software development
- Testing and debugging
- API integration
Timeline
Video Software Engineer
VS Media
10.2020 - Current
Software Engineer
Corporate Travel Management
10.2018 - 04.2020
.NET Application Developer
REAL Software Systems
03.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Instructor
Great Minds Robotics
03.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Westwood College