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Michael Duncan

Melissa,TX

Summary

Senior-level Software and Application Developer passionate about creating cutting-edge products for the home building industry. Strong work ethic and dedicated to quality assurance. Adept at working with teams or independently under Agile and Scrum frameworks.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Hyphen Solutions
Farmers Branch, TX
05.2017 - Current
  • Implemented new features into existing software solutions.
  • Mentored junior staff members in coding best practices and problem solving techniques.
  • Investigated production issues reported by users and provided timely resolutions.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems.
  • Participated in agile development of products within cross-functional frameworks.
  • Optimized databases for improved query performance.
  • Conducted full lifecycle software development from planning to deployment and maintenance.

Software Engineer

Data Paradigm
Plano, TX
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Developed, tested, debugged and documented software programs using Java, JavaScript and HTML and CSS.
  • Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.
  • Developed web applications using variety of engineering languages.
  • Conducted full lifecycle software development from planning to deployment and maintenance.
  • Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.

English Instructor

The Language Workshop
Yokohama, Japan
08.2009 - 04.2015
  • Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
  • Developed and delivered engaging English lessons to students of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
  • Taught English classes to students of various levels.

English Instructor

Kamisu Board of Education (via JET Program)
Kamisu, Ibaraki, Japan
08.2004 - 08.2009
  • Reviewed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Developed and delivered engaging English lessons to students of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
  • Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.

Software Engineer

TRX (formerly TTG Solutions)
Dallas, TX
03.1999 - 07.2004
  • Implemented an airline flight cost analysis engine
  • Developed and maintained of a back-end data uploader into a SQL database using Visual Basic.
  • Trained and supported customers in all aspects of database uploader including reference materials and call support.

Software Engineer

Alcatel U.S.A. (formerly DSC Communictiaons)
Plano, TX
01.1994 - 03.1999
Communications software and system applications.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With A Focus On TESOL

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
05-1997

Skills

  • Technological Integration
  • Design and Development
  • Technical Analysis
  • Performance Improvements
  • Software Development

Languages

Japanese
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Hyphen Solutions
05.2017 - Current

Software Engineer

Data Paradigm
06.2015 - 05.2017

English Instructor

The Language Workshop
08.2009 - 04.2015

English Instructor

Kamisu Board of Education (via JET Program)
08.2004 - 08.2009

Software Engineer

TRX (formerly TTG Solutions)
03.1999 - 07.2004

Software Engineer

Alcatel U.S.A. (formerly DSC Communictiaons)
01.1994 - 03.1999

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With A Focus On TESOL

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Texas At Dallas
Michael Duncan