Development Quality Assurance
Resume:
Chris Hoskins
Bulverde, TX *****
*****@************.***
Summary
I am a decisive, action oriented and results-focused professional offering
** ***** ** ********** in the Information Technology field. I feel that my
background in software/web development, team building, customer/client
interaction, technical leadership has helped mold me into a dynamic
motivator and leader. I am driven by new challenges and a desire to be
successful and wanting to relocate back to the southeast region. I do not
require relocation assistance.
Management Skills
. 13 years software development and analysis experience in a variety of
roles, all of which involved software architecture, development and
implementation.
. 10 years in IT leadership managing a staff of IT and business
professionals.
. 10 years developing highly secure enterprise applications for
financial institutions.
. Experienced communicator and team leader with a strong focus on
developing and improving IT services and staff development.
. Thorough knowledge of the complete software development process and
able to take a project from initial startup and analysis through to
completion of production deployment and support.
. Accustomed to fast pace, multiple projects and meeting deadlines while
maintaining a strong business focus, delivering high quality service
and outstanding customer satisfaction.
. Excellent problem solver.
Technical Skills
. Object Oriented Design.
. Relational database design, development and management.
. Languages: VB.Net, Lotus Notes/Domino, XML, ASP, PHP.
. Web Development: ASP.Net, AJAX, HTML, SOAP, CSS, Web Services,
JavaScript, IIS, Apache.
. OS: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP, Windows Server 2000/2003.
. IDE: Visual Studio 03/05/08, Crystal Reports 8/9.
. Database: SQL Server 2000/2005/2008.
. Version and Source Control: Visual Source Safe, Aldon LME.
Professional Experience
SWBC - San Antonio TX
October 2004 - August 2010
Software Development Manager
Responsibilities
. Gathering business requirements, writing technical specifications,
scoping releases, managing development and release cycles, and
coordinating releases with other departments.
. Mentoring my teams with high emphasis on team moral, team building,
and skills development.
Major Accomplishments
. Successfully managed and mentored a team of 20+ developers to
perform more efficiently and effectively through a positive
approach and instilled confidence.
. Managed the development, deployment and maintenance of more than
100+ applications written in Microsoft .Net, Lotus Notes/Domino and
Delphi.
. Was a key member of the strategic partnership team that conducted
business reviews with top partners on a quarterly basis to provide
an opportunity to review the operational and financial performance
of various products and to provide input into strategic program
enhancements.
. Implemented efficient processes, design and coding standards for
software development as well as performed code and design reviews.
. Managed multiple projects simultaneously.
. Pioneered to creation of the Software Quality Assurance team.
November 2000 - October 2004
Sr. Applications Developer - Team Lead
Responsibilities
. Provide development leadership and value-add recommendations
towards design, development and all aspects of the application
development life-cycle. Utilize and maintain appropriate change
control procedures and standards..
. Lead and mentor junior developers.
Major Accomplishments
. Successfully managed and mentored a team of 7+ developers.
. Pioneered over 50+ enterprise level applications which included:
content management systems, CRM solution, ACH/Credit Cards
processing application and seamless integration of third party
API's.
. Worked as a project lead and led development projects from the
statement of work to developing a prototype to testing and then
into production.
September 1999 - November 2000
Application Developer
. Designed, developed, implemented, and managed SWBC and related
businesses Websites.
. Modified existing applications to comply with a corporate standard
look and feel
. Responsible for the development, roll out, and security for all Lotus
Notes/Domino applications.
United States Marine Corps
September 1995 - September 1999
Information Systems Coordinator (ISC)
. Performed system maintenance and maintained operational stability of
110 desktop computers and 25 plus laptops to include all hardware and
software installation.
. Managed distributions of software usage guidelines and insured
regulations were followed.
. Maintained and upgraded security measures on all desktop computers.
. Coordinated and managed all Remote Access Server usage for more than
100 users.
Lotus Notes Developer
. Designed, implemented, and managed Lotus Notes Databases according to
specific departmental needs.
. Performed installation and provided instructions for over 100 users of
Lotus Notes.
. Developed and implemented annual training classes.
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