Senior Application Developer
IT professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience developing and implementing software solutions that improve organizational efficiencies and profitability. Skilled in business systems analysis, system performance measurement and reporting, and delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
·       ÂSkilled, versatile communicator and facilitator; effective with business and technical participants at all levels.
·       ÂRecognized for ability to translate complex technical information into clear, easily understood information.
·       ÂKnown as engaged learner; well read on current technologies and applications.
·       ÂEnthusiastic contributor with a collaborative spirit, a strong work ethic, and a passion for producing quality work.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Operating Systems: |
Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003 |
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Languages: |
C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, XML and XPATH, Â VB 6, T-SQL, |
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Software: |
Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, Visual Source Safe 6.0, Marimba Packager, Wise Installer, Visual Studio 2003, Visual Studio 2005 |
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RDBMS: |
SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, MS Access 97 and 2000 |
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Hardware: |
IBM compatible PC’s |
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Other: |
Infragistics UI Controls, XML Spy, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft SOAP Toolkit |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Express Phoenix, AZ                                                                                2006 - Current
Senior Application Developer
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PetSmart Corporate Headquarters ² Phoenix, AZ                                                      1998 - 2006
$3B speciality retailer of services and solutions for optimum pet care.
Application Developer III                                                                                           2005 – 2006
Application Developer IIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â2002 - 2005
Application Developer I                                                                                            Â1998 – 2002
Accomplishments:
- Recognized for ability to maintain coding standards in development of highly complex programming code.
- Praised for mentoring team in efficient coding techniques to optimize software performance.
- Earned solid reputation for preparing, executing, and documenting test plans and procedures.
- Top performer; mentors other developers to solve coding and design issues to improve functionality of applications.
Operational Enhancements:
- Generates detailed technical documentation for complex projects in easily understood, non-technical language.
- Rewrote 85% of the Cash Management application for implementation in all 845 retail outlets.
- Designed and coded VB application to monitor and automatically report to the help desk non-functioning store servers.
- Authored VB application to stage sales files to reduce the possibility of double posting.
Major Project:
- Member of 5-person team developing and deploying mission-critical software application for operation and expansion of PetSmart’s 45 PetsHotels and 839 grooming salons throughout the United States and Canada.
- Collaborated on development of major application to manage and verify variable data on a store-by-store basis.
Affordable Computers          Â                                                                                                           1995 – 1998
General Manager
- Consulted with customers recommending best computer solution for their needs.
- Directed and managed all day-to-day business functions. Recruited, hired, and trained staff.
- Developed database to track customers, sales, products, and financial records to facilitate decision-making.
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems ² DeVry Institute of Technology ² Phoenix, AZ 1998
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