Work Experience

CTO - Vintory (2021-Present) Remote
Integrating API's into existing platform. Adding functionality to enhance existing SASS platform.  

• Blazor / .NET Core Framework Application to manage API data

Lead Software Engineer / Business Analyst - Valenz Health / Kozani Health (2020-Present) Remote
Building Custom Salesforce Solutions, Reporting, and tools for Claims Auditing.  

• Salesforce API, APEX, Reporting, Admin
• Custom Applications for processing EDI / .837 files.

Lead Software Engineer / Business Analyst - Anlytic Brokerage Platform (2011-Present) Remote
Building Custom .Net Framework Solutions, Reporting, and tools for Insurance Brokerage Firms.  

• .Net Framework, SQL Server, SSRS
• Marketing and Design

Software Engineer / MEAN Stack - (2014-2018) Phoenix, Arizona
Switching from the Microsoft Stack (ASP.Net, SQL Server, IIS) to the MEAN Stack (Mongo DB, Express JS, Angular JS, Node JS )  

• Contributions to MEAN.IO and several angular directives on GitHub.
• MEAN stack application development
• Attending JS hackathons and Meetups to network and learn new technologies.
• WordPress for brick and mortar sites.

Webmaster - Enkode LLC (2006-Present) Phoenix, Arizona
Complete web application solutions including Domain, DNS, hosting, email, database admin, backup, site optimization, SEO, management and support.

• View Web Applications Portfolio
• Webmaster: ASP.net, AJAX, SQL 2008, Google Maps, Flash, HTML5, CS5, SSRS, SEO, ASP.Net Forms Authentication, SSL, Globalization / Localization, HTML, CSS3, E-Commerce, Mobile / Responsive Design, Crowdsourcing.
• Custom Web Services integration:
  1. SalesForce CRM Web Services Enterprise integration
  2. Authorize.net payment integration, Authorize.net reseller.
  3. Splendid CRM custom integration
  4. Paypal shopping cart integration.
  5. ISILink / Entech property management website integration.
  6. Fedex Shipping Web Services integration.

Software Engineer / Consultant - Workforce ROI Corp. (2003 – 2004 & 2006 - 2007) - Fargo, North Dakota
Software developer consultant for Workforce ROI for their enterprise Workforce Automation application. Development tools include: Borland Delphi, C#, Installshield X, SQL 2000 & 2005, Crystal Reports and Quickreports.

• Maintained Workforce Automation product including service packs, customer modifications along with custom integrated software applications.
• Design and developed for a .Net translation of Workforce Automation from Delphi 5 to .Net C#.
• MSSQL 2000 management SQL scripting, DTS packages.

Software Engineer - Catalyst Group LLC (2001 – 2006) Fargo, North Dakota
Partner / Senior software developer for several applications. iamcity.com, themanagerlog.com, kode7.com . Development tools include: ASP.Net, C#, SSRS, Installshield X, XML, XSLT, Crystal Reports and MS SQL Server 2000 – 2005, Web Services.

• Thin/Thick/Smart client applications in ASP.Net with C# code behind.
• Reports using SSRS 2005 and Crystal Reports from MSSQL, XML and XSLT.

Software Engineer - NXS Security Group (2000 - 2001) Fargo, North Dakota
Software development and application testing with Borland C++ and Borland Delphi.

• Created plugins for desktop security applications, along with SQA macros.

Software Engineer - Zephyr Technologies (1999 - 2000) VMI - Fargo, North Dakota
Application development and testing in Borland C++.

• Designed client/server applications incorporating biometric identification.

Computer Technician (1997 - 1999) Martronics Information Systems - Minot, North Dakota
PC hardware and software technician with small business sales experience.

• Responsible for building, repairing custom PC’s, OS and other software installation.
• LAN installation and maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - North Dakota State University (1999–2002) Fargo, North Dakota

• B.S. Computer Science, 2.93 GPA, 90 Credits at NDSU, 148 total college credits.
• Java project team lead to modify the online game Blackwood.
• Sigma Chi, Gamma Tau Fraternity – Held the office of recruitment chair for 2 years.

Undergraduate Studies (1997–1999) Minot State University - Minot, North Dakota

• Undergraduate Studies, Computer Science, 3.27 GPA, 58 Credits.

Other Accomplishments

Ironman Triathlete
Ironman Finisher - Arizona Ironman 2011.

General Contractor (2004 – 2005) West Fargo, North Dakota
Design and General Contracted my personal residential property. 3300 Sq foot 5 bedroom, 3 bathrooms.

• Floor Plans, Permits, and lining up subcontractors.
• Took part in all aspects of construction.

Volunteer Work

• Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills - In Dec. 2009 helped to reclaim raw materials for recycling and resale from a child care center that was going to be demolished.

References

Dan Rust - Frontline Learning

• President
• Email: dan.rust@frontlinelearning.com
• Phone: 762-443-9557

Chad Ekern - C.R. Ekern

• Director of Operations
• Email: chad@crekern.com
• Phone: 480-217-161