I work as the lead instructor for a coding program in Memphis. I introduce young adults to software development using the web technologies then the Node, and .NET stacks. I have 10 years experience as a developer and have done full stack work for a variety of clients including the US Army, Sedgwick, Shelby County Schools, and numerous other freelance projects.My work at CodeSchool has stood up a completely in house software development curriculum that saved $100k/year expense for outside curriculum. I&#x27;ve also advocated and initiated Open Source software development as a way to generate support and consistent development exposure to the students and community at large.

Sr CodeSchool Instructor

At CodeCrew, I established the curriculum for our adult engineering program. The program spans several areas across multiple courses, including: Full Stack Software Engineering, Database Administration, Project Management, Cloud Solutions, Machine Learning, AI Integrated Application Development, and CyberSecurity. A variety of languages, programs, and platforms are used including Node.js, .NET, SQL and NoSQL, HuggingFace, Ollama, Azure, and more.

Sr Instructor

I&#x27;ve worked across a variety of industries as a software engineer supporting smaller companies and customers to provide an affordable, but robust solution.My more corporate roles have been all over the stack, supporting any and every issue an app could face: UI bugs, implementing new features, correcting server configurations, maintaining the application by running routine app, db, and/or server maintenance, and setting up and monitoring CRON jobs.Notable contributions to these roles include:<ul><li>Supported the user-base of legacy .NET MVC apps while making upgrades to UI and web services connections to improve application usability and stay compliant with military standards.</li><li>Implemented a user dashboard with Javascript (jQuery) library Chart.JS for various reporting widgets.</li><li>Rebuilt the frontend and backend for a key business tool that utilized a flow chart and interactive question tree</li><li>Refactored the old web service based domain layer functionality to create a new and more organized internal and external API with Web API</li><li>Regularly participated in bi-weekly Sprint Planning with daily Standups, code and bug Documentation, and usability Testing</li><li>Updated .NET Web Forms and .NET MVC applications to .NET 4.5</li><li>Worked with updating the client side of projects, including jQuery and Bootstrap plugins, while maintaining compatibility with IE9.</li><li>Migrated Oracle databases to SQL Server and utilized Entity Framework and LINQ in related .NET and SQL applications</li><li>.NET, NodeJS, and Coldfusion Application Support </li><li>Extended an existing API for First Responders to log and pull Emergency data by cutting future server usage thru saving PDF data as base64 strings in a database and by updating API calls to pull from PDF data from legacy file servers. </li></ul>

Freelance Developer

Directed the development and support of diverse software projects, leveraging technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring junior developers. Played a pivotal role in architecting and launching custom software tailored to client needs.Key Contributions:• Custom Discord Bot Development:• Designed and led the implementation of custom Discord bots for multiple communities using Python and JavaScript.• Architected project structures and enforced coding standards to ensure maintainable, efficient, and high-quality solutions.• Delivered bots with features ranging from simple interactive commands to advanced integrations, such as GIF fetching and displaying current events for a local tech community.• Collaborated closely with team members and clients, ensuring deliverables met expectations and client satisfaction.• Leadership &amp; Mentorship:• Guided junior developers through the development lifecycle, providing architectural direction, code reviews, and support to foster skill growth and maintain code quality.• Actively contributed to team collaboration and problem-solving, driving successful project outcomes.

Team Lead

<ul><li>Developed, maintained, tested and debugged software to meet generally defined requirements in a Windows client/server environment utilizing PL/SQL, Oracle, .Net, Microsoft SQL. </li><li>Mentored team members and colleagues and regularly worked as lead developer for projects. </li><li>Contributed to UI development of XML report templates and frontend for .NET-based medicare applications</li><li>Served as the subject matter expert on the Jaspersoft report engine, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces. </li><li>Handled user needs as required in regard to application and data maintenance and system upgrades.</li><li>Developed and modified software to meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests, and insurance carrier regulations. ● Tested and debugged assigned projects; assisted in testing projects for other members of the programming staff. Investigate call escalations from the support staff; make the necessary corrections to data and/or software.</li></ul>

Senior IT Software Development Specialist

Developed custom web applications and supported corporate intranet applications. Translated the needs of customers and business partners into innovative, creative solutions. Responsible for direct collaboration with business analysts and other developers to deliver scalable, high quality, and high performing solutions to support the internal facing needs of various lines of business.

ET Developer .NET

<ul><li>Supported the school system’s internal applications</li><li>Maintained and updated application interfaces and data flows for school district employees. Regular tasks included updating stored procedures in SQL Server; managing shell scripts and creating command line tools to process file transfers; and documenting, updating, and maintaining application interface processes through VB Scripts, stored procedures, and server tasks </li><li>Developed a (HTML/JS) programming curriculum for our summer 2017 interns</li><li>Solved urgent data issues for the business by scripting command line tools to automate data migration</li><li>Served as the Interface Lead on the district’s migration to the Oracle HCM and ERP systems, implementing the mapping, formatting, and planning the import/export of data from the legacy systems.</li></ul>

IT Report Analyst and IT Database Advisor

I've used Javascript in websites for several years, and have spent the last 2 years mastering the full stack NodeJS framework, Meteor. Working with prototypes, arrays, functions, and libraries is no trouble for me.

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