Michael Underwood
Loveland
Summary
A seasoned professional with a proven track record of meticulous work and a knack for quickly mastering new skills. Committed to excellence and continuous growth, this candidate graduated from Miami University in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Systems Analysis. With over a decade of professional experience and two decades of coding expertise, they bring valuable skills to the table. Guided by the principles of "Do it right the first time" and "Never stop learning," this candidate is driven by a relentless pursuit of high-quality results and lifelong learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Azure Cloud Development
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
- Led cloud design discussions for multiple legacy solutions, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient architectures
- Designed a conical CosmosDB NoSQL format and necessary Azure Event Grid components to make daily data checks and extractions consistent and consumable for the entire enterprise with Azure API Management
Senior Full Stack Application Development
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
- Utilized C# and SQL to maintain and re-architect a legacy application used for healthcare regulatory information across multiple products and states
- Spearheaded enhancements that improved efficiency and reliability of data management systems
Systems Analysis
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with a dedicated team of Business Analysts (BAs) and Systems Analysts (SAs) to deliver over a half dozen custom solutions for various business units
- Provided technical analysis and architectural guidance, influencing project phases and Agile lifecycle deliverables
Tech Leader
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
- Led initiatives to transition legacy code repositories and deploy/release mechanisms into modern Git and Release Flow Azure DevOps models
- Chaired the standards community to introduce modern programming practices, patterns, and syntax
- Directed large-scale domain standardization efforts
- Selected for a Future Technology Think Tank to explore and strategize innovative tech solutions for the organization
Agile/Scrum Master
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
- Acted as stand-in Scrum Master for teams ranging from 7 to 15 members, utilizing the latest One Team One Board TFS and Azure DevOps practices
- Facilitated agile ceremonies, ensuring smooth project execution and team collaboration
Principal 1 Consultant
Cardinal Solutions Group
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Utilized C# and WebAPI to supply dynamic financial data to a charting front end, enhancing real-time data visualization for financial analysis
- Collaborated with Procter & Gamble (P&G) on an Azure Bot Framework project, providing technical expertise and support to the Operations Manager
- Contributed to the design and implementation phases, ensuring alignment with P&G's technical standards and strategic goals
Azure/Cloud developer
Unlimited Systems
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Transitioned an on-premise software system for oncology offices to the Azure environment
- Applied SOLID principles and utilized microservices in Service Fabric, following Actor and CQRS patterns to implement event sourcing
- Extensive hands-on enterprise-level cloud development, encompassing testing, triage, reporting, and DevOps
- Managed the full lifecycle of cloud projects, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency
Web Development
Unlimited Systems
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed the front end of the main application using the latest Angular framework
- Focused on connecting existing components created by Front End Leads to back-end data through WebAPI, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
Senior Full Stack Application Development
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Developed windows services, scheduled tasks, desktop applications, and WebAPI/WCF/SOAP web methods using C# to address diverse business needs through Object-Oriented methodologies
- Leveraged modern syntax and LINQ for list manipulation and in-code queries, as well as custom member expressions to create rule engines
- Architected multiple database structures for new business needs using T-SQL, including tables, views, functions, procedures, and table-valued parameters
- Proficient in CTEs and advanced SQL tools to tackle complex queries, with all SQL executed in a stored procedure manner
- Built various internal and external websites using AngularJS and ASP.NET MVC
- Developed middleware functionalities within the MVC pipeline, utilizing Angular from traditional MVC 1.2 to the more recent 1.5 component framework
- Conducted a proof of concept with Angular 2 and recently developed an ASP.NET Core website in a Service Fabric Microservice environment
- Collaborated with other developers on integrating third-party services such as payment gateways into web applications.
System Architect
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Designed a message-based architecture using a combination of C#, SQL, and Azure Service Bus for a distributed application, enabling the delivery of millions of pieces of document media across multiple application servers for our client network
Azure/Cloud developer
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Co-led a team to develop a Service Fabric Microservice solution to facilitate customer/client relationships
- Successfully deployed several smaller websites to Azure as proofs of concepts, showcasing innovative cloud solutions
Agile/Scrum Master
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Facilitated a Scrum team of 6-8 members for two years, employing a blend of Agile and Kanban methodologies
- Utilized TFS tools to plan, groom, estimate, and conduct agile ceremonies, ensuring smooth project execution and team collaboration
Web Development
GIS Dynamics
03.2008 - 10.2013
- Developed a SaaS platform called Go iLawn using ASP.NET, JQuery, CSS, and various third-party tools to facilitate online digital measurement based on high-resolution aerial imaging for the lawn and landscape industry
- Initially written in pure HTML and JavaScript, the application evolved through several iterations into an Adobe Flex application
- Architected the Go iLawn platform to handle client and user data, saved inputs, and payment/transaction interactions using T-SQL
- Ensured robust and efficient database structures to support business needs
- Created a C# desktop application for database administration, enabling sales representatives to assist clients with everyday tasks and customer account management
- Expanded the application into a comprehensive customer service tool, providing reporting on daily income and advertising campaign progress
- Developed several data mining and processing-intensive applications using C# to transform GIS Parcel shape information into SQL Spatial shape information, enhancing address search capabilities within Go iLawn
Application Development
ZR Data Systems
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Leveraged advanced T-SQL skills to customize a proprietary modular programming interface for a Warehouse Management System (WMS), enhancing its functionality to meet specific business requirements
- Demonstrated adaptability and technical proficiency in working with legacy systems
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Systems Analysis
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio01.2007
Skills
- Cloud Architecture
- Systems Architecture
- NET (C#)
- Azure automation
- Azure storage solutions
- Azure app services
- Azure cosmos DB
- Azure functions
- Azure data factory
- Azure SQL database
- Azure logic apps
- Azure API management
- Azure cognitive services
- Azure architecture design
Professionalreferences
- Kyle Licht, 1.660.591.2368, aklicht@gmail.com, 6 years, Team member at CareSource
- Anthony Leatherwood, 513.405.2732, adleatherwood@gmail.com, 2 years, Former Architect at Unlimited Systems
- Michael Mentzer, 513.349.3192, mrmentzer@gmail.com, 4 years, Former Manager at Resurgent Capital
References
Matt Hahn, 513.59.0213, 21 years, Friend, former coworker
Technologycompetencies
- Cloud: Azure Service Fabric, Serverless Functions, Event Grid and Message Based Architecture
- Object-Oriented: C#
- Database: T-SQL, CosmosDB, Redis
- Internet/API: Angular, ASP.NET/Core, MVC, WebAPI, RES
Achievementhighlights
Led development teams as project lead and project architect., Directed project analysis and requirement gathering initiatives., Served as Scrum Master for 3 years., Mentored junior developers., Skilled in using productive communication to achieve organizational goals., Strong persuasive skills, both written and verbal., Excellent listener and quick learner., Extensive hands-on enterprise-level cloud development experience, including testing, triage, reporting, and DevOps, managing the full lifecycle of cloud projects to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency., Emphasis on continuous integration and learning as new technologies emerge., B.A. from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio in Computer Science., Led a team from initial analysis to production deployment of an automated inbound medical information system using traditional back-end technologies, and subsequently spearheaded the design and discussions to transition it to the cloud., Re-architected and upgraded an old on-premise Oncology Office Suite to Angular 2+ and Azure Service Fabric hosted solutions using Actor and CQRS patterns., Developed DMD (Distributed Media Delivery), a distributed system delivering sensitive media across enterprise network locations using Azure Container Services., Created an Azure Service Fabric Microservice System for digital debt collection, facilitating secure data transfers and interactions with third-party payment vendors.
Timeline
Azure Cloud Development
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
Senior Full Stack Application Development
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
Systems Analysis
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
Tech Leader
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
Agile/Scrum Master
CareSource
08.2018 - Current
Principal 1 Consultant
Cardinal Solutions Group
01.2018 - 07.2018
Azure/Cloud developer
Unlimited Systems
06.2017 - 12.2017
Web Development
Unlimited Systems
06.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Full Stack Application Development
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
System Architect
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
Azure/Cloud developer
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
Agile/Scrum Master
Resurgent Capital
10.2013 - 06.2017
Web Development
GIS Dynamics
03.2008 - 10.2013
Application Development
ZR Data Systems
07.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Systems Analysis
Miami University
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