Profile
Seasoned software professional with over two decades of experience in full stack software development. I specialize in .NET applications with strong skills in both front-end and back-end technologies. My expertise includes .NET (C#, VB), PHP, and a wide range of modern front-end technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and Vue.js. Additionally, I am adept at back-end technologies including MSSQL, MySQL, and Azure. My diverse roles have encompassed programming, product ownership, project management, requirements gathering, software specification, and course development.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
The Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL (Hybrid) | Decenber 2024 – Present
- Contribute to the development of a feature-rich Angular frontend application hosted on the ServiceNow platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Collaborate with a geographically distributed team to coordinate work, leveraging effective communication and collaboration tools to ensure alignment across time zones and locations.
- Quickly gained in-depth knowledge of an existing codebase, driving feature development and ensuring seamless integration with the ServiceNow environment.
- Worked closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and contribute to the creation of user-centric solutions.
- Actively participated in sprint planning, code reviews, and team retrospectives to improve team efficiency and product quality.
Senior Software Engineer
Derivco, Orlando, FL (Hybrid) | June 2023 – September 2024
- Led a team of 4 developers and 3 SDET's to modernize a silverlight/WCF application via rewrite into C#, restful api and vue.js. This project utilized the quasar components library. Collaborated with other teams to seamlessly integrate our work with the broader project.
- Worked with a global team of developers, sdets, PM's and BA's across multiple time zones (Australia, Spain, South Africa, Great Britain) to support customers across the globe.
- Functioned as interim manager for a team of 8 (5 devs, 3 sdets) since April, interfacing with other SEM's and senior management to manage team capacity, prioritize and assign incoming tasks, and align the team's skillset with appropriate work.
- Mentored junior developers, helping them develop their skills, resulting in team member promotions and enhanced team productivity.
- Involved in the recruitment process, including interviewing candidates, assessing technical skills and team fit.
Senior Software Engineer
Paycor, Remote | January 2023 – June 2023
- Led and managed data integration projects, serving as both the technical lead and project manager to ensure successful delivery.
- Worked directly with clients to define integration requirements and timelines effectively managing expectations and facilitating smooth project execution.
- Utilized various Azure technologies to build data integrations and integrated with 3rd party applications using restful APIs.
- Effectively managed offshore contractors and project timelines to complete projects on time.
- Involved in the recruitment process, including interviewing candidates, assessing technical skills and team fit.
Senior Software Engineer
Tyler Technologies, Falmouth, ME | April 2009 – December 2022
- Contributed as a developer across multiple teams and projects, including .NET web applications, soap and restful services, cloud-based solutions, single page applications and data conversion initiatives.
- Worked on a high-profile team where I focused on researching and implementing new technologies to enhance existing code and improve end-user experiences.
- Defined specifications for new applications designed to extend existing systems.
- Worked with clients to manage the data conversion processes. Developed complex SQL scripts to bring forward client’s legacy data.
- Supported and mentored junior developers.
Technology Manager
Certify - by CirclePoint Solutions, Portland, ME | May 2008 – March 2009
- Architected and developed new application features and e-commerce systems.
- Created 3rd party integrations and a proof of concept J2ME mobile application.
- Provided technical support and developed custom reports and plugins.
Senior Internet Developer
First Advantage, Portland, ME | January 2007 – April 2008
- Developed new product features, third-party integrations, and web services.
- Worked on feature specifications and developed customizable UI components.
- Supported and mentored junior developers.
Adjunct Faculty
Southern Maine Community College, South Portland, ME | September 1996 – 2008, 2018
- Developed and taught courses in video production, computer technology, graphics, web development, and Java.
- Created course content, including tests, quizzes, and projects.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Advertising
University of Maine, 1993
Post-Baccalaureate Study in Computer Science
University of Central Florida, 1999 (degree incomplete)
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