Senior Software Engineer | Self Employed

March 2024 – Present, Nashville, Tennessee

• Built and modernized desktop and web applications for clients using C# and .NET.
• Designed and optimized SQL Server and Postgres databases both cloud based and on premises.
• Integrated APIs and vendor systems to streamline client operations across on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Implemented performance, security, and monitoring practices for mission-critical applications.
• Delivered clear technical documentation and maintained code with Git for reliable client handoff.

Lead Software Engineer | Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation

January 2016 – March 2024, Bentonville, Arkansas

• Developed new desktop and web applications using C# and .NET.
• Utilized the latest frameworks and technologies including dotnet, dotnet core, Blazor, and Entity Framework.
• Maintained legacy ASP.NET, Web Forms and Windows Form applications while adopting current technologies.
• Maintained existing applications and services written in C#, .NET Framework, and ASP.NET.
• Designed, tested and deployed new database schemas for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Delegated and mentored internal developers and consultants to achieve business goals.
• Monitored performance and security of mission critical database services locally and on cloud platforms.
• Developed and maintained database schemas and application queries to ensure performance and uptime.
• Developed applications and services to interoperate with vendor applications throughout the organization.
• Designed and developed reporting tools using SQL and PL-SQL in addition to the Power BI platform.
• Built ETL pipelines to integrate Oracle and SQL Server data, amongst various cloud platforms.
• Utilized SSIS for ETL processes between source and target platforms.
• Responsible for API integration(s) of utility metering software and core billing software.
• Created and maintained documentation for end users and technical documentation for IT support personnel.
• Leveraged GIT and previously, TFS for code repositories.

IT Helpdesk Operator | Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation

August 2014 – January 2016, Berryville, Arkansas

• Monitored the daily operation of IT systems and services to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Provided technical support for 300+ company employees.
• Collaborated with team members to develop and implement solutions for recurring technical issues.
• Performed routine PC hardware and software upgrades.
• Documented and tracked support requests using a ticketing system to ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
• Ensured optimal performance of IT systems by conducting regular maintenance and health checks.

Languages

• C#
• SQL
• PL/SQL
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Desktop Development

• Microsoft Technology Stack
• Microsoft Windows Forms (WinForms)
• Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
• Windows Services
• Server Scheduled Jobs (Cron Job)

Web Development

• Microsoft Technology Stack
• ASP.NET Web Forms
• ASP.NET MVC
• ASP.NET Core
• ASP.NET Blazor
• ASP.NET Razor Pages
• .NET Framework / .NET Core
• RESTful API Development

Databases

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Postgres Databases
• Oracle Databases
• Database Design & Development
• Query Optimization and Tuning
• Server Administration
• Stored Procedures
• Extract, Transform, Load Processes (ETL)
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Libraries, etc.

• Entity Framework (EF)
• Entity Framework Core (EF Core)
• Language Integrated Query (LINQ)
• DevExpress UI Components
• Telerik UI Components
• Bootstrap UI Components