David J. Kjaer
www.davekjaer.com
Highly-skilled, full stack developer with over two decades of experience in creating innovative web and desktop applications in a wide variety of environments using a wide variety of programming languages, frameworks and databases.
Experience Summary
• 14+ years of experience using C#, ADO.NET, LINQ, Entity Framework, RESTful APIs, MVC and n-Tier.
• 16+ years of experience developing web applications using C#, ColdFusion, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, AngularJS v1.6, CSS, SCSS, Bootstrap, ocLazyLoad and Lightbox.
• Worked extensively with databases such as MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL and Btrieve including relational database design, stored procedures, functions, indices and triggers.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure including administration, web applications, virtual machines, Azure SQL, Azure AD, Oauth, ADAL and virtual networks.
• Experience with Office 365 administration and using the SharePoint Client Components to interface with C# applications.
• Experience using Python versions 2.7 and 3.5 for operations such as data mining, web scraping and document parsing.
• Administration of source control systems such as Git, Subversion and VSS.
• Additional working experience with WordPress, PHP, C++, Delphi, Visual Basic, XML, XSLT and JSON.
• Considerable experience using Photoshop to create appealing, web-optimized graphics, interface controls and logos.
• Experience with network administration including firewalls, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Citrix, RDP servers, active directory, group policies and user management.
• Interfacing applications with a wide variety of external peripherals, sensors, servo motors, electronic switches, counters and PLC systems.
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of Windows-based servers and desktops. Also providing desktop users with assistance.
Professional Summary
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Full Stack Developer
June 2004 – Present
• Developed the website based on n-Tier architecture using C#, JQuery and CSS.
• Created several a desktop application used by financial traders to process daily trades.
• Developed RESTful API based on MVC architecture using C#, entity framework, LINQ and Oauth.
• Developed an AngularJS website which implements the RESTful API as the business logic and Oauth login.
• Developed applications using C# and Python which pull in market data from a wide variety of sources.
• Created stored procedures, tables and indices in a SQL Server database.
• Transferred all in-house servers, processes and data to Azure and SharePoint.
• Interface C# applications with SharePoint using the SharePoint Client Components.
• Administer cloud-based services such as SharePoint, Office 365 and Azure.
• Created a website using WordPress for showcasing rental property.
• Manage team code using Git and Subversion.
• Manage projects with JIRA Agile.
• Maintained pc’s and servers.
Winrep Software
Full Stack Developer
April 1998 - June 2004
• Maintained a desktop CRM using VB with a Btrieve database.
• Played a key role in transitioning the desktop CRM to a web-interface using ColdFusion and SQL Server. o Web application was featured the July and August 2003 editions of Agency Sales Magazine.
• Created stored procedures, tables and indices in a SQL Server database.
• Developed several custom ColdFusion server add-ons using C++.
• Developed prototype for a mobile interface using .Net Compact Framework.
• Administered the team VSS.
• Maintained pc’s and servers.
Mereen-Johnson Machine Company
Electrical Controls Engineer
1995 - April 1998
• Worked as drafter/designer for three years and was promoted to engineer position in 1995.
• Developed software for managing CAD drawings using VB.
• Designed electronic and hydraulic systems for industrial woodworking machinery.
• Developed the software using VB for a groundbreaking pc-controlled CNC Tenoner. o One of the highlights of the 1997 International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta.
• Programmed servo motor drive systems using C.
• Designed PLC systems which interfaced with various switches, sensors and other devices.
• Traveled the country performing installations and maintenance on machinery in manufacturing plants.
• Performed presentations showcasing new technologies and machines at national trade shows. Education
Minneapolis Drafting School
Associate of Applied Science
1990 – 1992
Studied electrical/mechanical drafting and design using drawing board and AutoCAD. Graduated in 1992. Thief River Falls Area Vocational Technical Institute Certificate of Occupational Proficiency
1985 – 1987
Studied electronics including semiconductor theory, digital circuit design and electronic maintenance. Graduated in 1987.