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Unger, Gregory
**** * ****** ****** **, #F • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 • 480-***-**** • ****************@*****.***
Senior Systems Architect – Senior Developer
Profile Summary
Information Technology – Software Development – Strategic Planning
Creative, results driven technology leader with over 20 years of experience in technology spanning a diverse
background of business sectors including healthcare, government, retail, biomedical and commercial real-estate
industries. Change agent and problem-solver with a passion for technology; skilled in grasping the big picture,
conceptualizing, developing and implementing solutions partnering closely with business leaders and C-level
executives. Excels in developing and motivating highly focused teams that successfully meet and exceed
company objectives. Detail and business process oriented as well as having the diversity of background that is
second to none.
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Technology Architecture& Integration Leading Edge Software Development
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Global IT Delivery & Project Management Electronic Commerce Strategy / Development
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Budgeting & Cost Control Staff Management & Team Building
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Organization & Staff Development Strategic Analysis & Internal Consulting
Professional Experience
Express Technology, Inc., Tempe, AZ
Industry Retail / E-Commerce / Computer and Electronics Retailer
Position 02/1997 – 02/2002 Systems Architect
02/2002 – 09/2007 Director of Software
08/2012 – 03/2013 Acting Director of Software
09/2013 – 03/2014 Acting Director of Software
Responsible for all aspects of overall technology vision, commercial software product development, and
customer delivery for a multi-million dollar international computer hardware and electronics wholesaler, distributor
and retailer. Leading all aspects of architecture and product development for a custom backend inventory
control, shipping, accounting and warehousing ERP/CRM system. Architected and integrated a complete front
end, customer facing commercial web application to allow for online ordering from Government, Business and
End User sectors.
• Developed and evolving a lean IT software department utilizing a strong and efficient SDLC that met
business requirements and delivered milestones within budget and on time.
• Led design and development of a complete custom back-end software system including Financials
(AR/AP/GL), Inventory and other modules. Multi-tiered client server system utilizing the windows platform
and stack technologies.
• Designed and developed the company’s internet site from a static site providing information to partners to
a fully scalable e-commerce site allowing online ordering, bidding and quoting, order tracking, and online
receivables accounting. This site was fully integrated into the custom back-end system.
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• Responsible for creating Architectural Design Specs, Functional Design Specs, Database Design and
implementation plan
• Responsible for adherence to PCI compliance for all internal and external software development.
• Hold all financial responsibility for Product Development and Services functions, including revenue,
utilization, margins and R&D budget.
03/2014 to 07/2014
The Hillman Group, Tempe, AZ
Technical Project Manager – Senior Systems Architect
Retail / Kiosk / Hardware Control
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of a new commercial custom kiosk based project including but not limited
to full software system architecture, technical writing of all aspects of the project from Business Requirements,
Functional Requirements, Technical Requirements and Project Schedules. Leading all aspects of the
architecture and product development as well as collaboration with a team of mechanical engineers and third
parties to create a custom hardware and software solution.
• Spearhead development of first release of product on a scalable platform to support disconnected and
connected transactions over virtual private cell intranets. Product building blocks include but are not
limited to Microsoft Technologies, .net 4.5, Visual Studio 2012, TFS 2012, Sharepoint 2012, Telerik and
Infragistrics controls for Desktop, Sql Server 2012, Visual Studio 2013, Windows Embedded 7, Windows
Server 2008, TFS Infrastructure setup and configuration. Sharepoint infrastructure setup and
configuration. Foundation framework, Telerik Controls, RedGate Software, MODBUS protocol, tcp/ip
protocol, hardware control, PCI Compliance, Agile development life-cycles.
• Create installation and implementation methodologies, programming standards and full SDLC business
process standards for the team to support demanding customer base which including Walmart, Home
Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowes and other retail outlets.
• Review all development to ensure reliability, effectiveness and ROI. Develop all implementation
processes, including estimating process, staffing, training and post implementation support.
• Architected new software product in collaboration with existing project frameworks and existing technical
support infrastructures in place. High collaboration with all departments including Mechanical
Engineering, Technical Support, Usability and Design, Marketing and Sales departments.
03/2013 to 09/2013
Intel Corporation via Randstad USA, Chandler, AZ
Senior Systems Architect (Contract)
Microchip/Semi-conductor Retailer
Responsible for consulting on and architecture multiple in-house applications revolving around safety, data metric
collections and health related interactivity. (SWATCH)
• Created sophisticated, imaginative and efficient back-end solutions for a large-scale, on-demand
employee safety and health system to be used as a Global Enterprise application throughout Intel.
• Developed high-quality code, established development standards and led by example
• Designed reusable components by utilizing various standard frameworks
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• Evaluated requirements and initial mock-ups; made technology recommendations that supported optimal
construction, maintenance and performance
• Leveraged the latest developments in Internet technologies
• Served as a technical resource and mentor for a team of ten engineers
Platforms included desktop and mobile platforms. Technologies included but were not limited to Microsoft
Technologies, .net 4.5, Visual Studio 2012, TFS 2012, Sharepoint 2012, Sql Server 2012, Visual Studio 2013
evaluation, Windows Server 2012, Telerik controls, Infragistics controls, Windows Server 2012 R2, RIA
programming, TFS Infrastructure setup and configuration. Sharepoint infrastructure setup and configuration.
Foundation framework, html 5, css 3.0. Telerik Controls, RedGate Software.
06/2011 to 08/2012
Intel Corporation via Mindlance Inc, Chandler, AZ
Senior Systems Architect (Contract)
Microchip/Semi-conductor Retailer
Architected a custom application system (ASPIRE) which controls Intel’s microchip fabrication line controllers
including high transaction volume Integration between multiple existing disparate systems, languages and
interfaces. Provided interface to control multiple in-house applications down-stream and up-stream. Allowed for
security, inventory control, warehouse management as well as control over robotic assembly line controller which
assembled the microchips.
• Collaborate with a team of business analysts, management, product owner and department heads to
assess usability, ROI, prioritize needs and produce high quality software changes.
• Initiate and oversee the migration of legacy system requirements are integrated and implemented per
new business requirements.
• Understand and collaborate with over 27 different existing Enterprise level systems to coordinate data
interaction up and downstream.
• Coordinate the efforts of a geographically distributed team through the introduction of online collaboration
tools and daily audio/video calls
Technologies included but not limited to cutting edge Microsoft Technologies, .net 4.0, WPF, PRSIM, WCF,
MVVM, Unity, RIA applications, Oracle, Java, Windows XP, Vista, 7, Sql Server 2008, TFS 2010, Team City 6.5,
SVN, AnkSvn, VisualSVN, MSTest, Telerik, Infragistics
06/2009 to 08/2011
General Dynamics via CPI, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Senior Systems Architect (Contract)
Government, DoD. Military Intelligence, Weapons Grade Projects
Architected a multi-million dollar mobile situational awareness and biometrics monitoring, data collection and
reporting software and hardware weapons systems solution for the Army Special Forces. Land-Warrior project. A
state of the art situational awareness system that collects biometrics and human engineering data for remote
monitoring, tracking and reporting. Location and geo-mapping technology with military symbology overlay and
peripheral hardware integration to create virtual internets over SatCom and CNRS radio systems, Sniper
detection, Audio/Visual real-time communications, Data encryption and geo-recording technologies.
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• Played key role in all phases of software architecture and development lifecycle, from design and
documentation to implementation and testing.
• Followed specific methodology and best practices as per DoD and Army standards to target
organization’s unique needs.
• Assessed data and performed analysis on data.
• Created training materials to be used by Army Specials Forces Infantry units in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.
Technologies included but not limited to Microsoft Technologies, .net 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, MVVM, Unity, WPF, WCF,
Java, Android, Linux, Windows XP, Vista, 7, Microsoft Sql Server 2008, c++, c, IBM Rational Clear Case, IBM
Clear Quest, PRISM, Telerik Framework, SVN, AnkSvn, VisualSVN, Infragistics controls, RIA support
applications, Application disassembly, Map based software and tracking, GPS System integration, Harris Radio
117G SatCom radios integration, MOLE and military symbology, Satellite map overlay integration, AVA, CNRS
and EPLRS integration. Harris WMT SatCom Software integration and testing and more
06/2009 to 08/2011
California State Automotive Association, Glendale, AZ
Senior Systems Architect (Contract)
Retail / Automobile / Transportation / Insurance industry
Architected the initial prototype for an Enterprise client-server application system utilizing the latest Microsoft
technologies and working within an agile development framework. Application allowed for customer tracking,
marketing, promotions and insurance sales. Highly scalable for large concurrent volumes of users accessing the
system from internal and external interfaces.
Technologies included C# 3.0+, WPF, Dependency Injection frameworks, PRISM, Microsoft Sql Server 2005,
Oracle 9, Visual Studio 2010.
09/2007 to 10/2008
US Airways via Management Decisions Incorporated
Senior Architect (Contract)
Commercial Airline / Retail Industry
Senior Architect/Programmer/Analyst for billion dollar industry. Leading edge consumer and b2b commercial
website development for US Airways. Integration of data from multi-company merger and acquisitions with
America West airlines. Architected and re-engineered usable prototype for completely new and scalable state of
the art flight reservation system.
• Developed software to be usable on multiple platforms including commercial high volume website,
internal kiosk reservations systems and dummy terminal systems used by customer services and flight
reservation system personnel.
• Full integration with ITA, MOM, Shares data aggregation systems. Full life-cycle software development
using the very latest Microsoft technologies.
• Developed expertise in technical architecture and high-volume transaction processing for IIS, AS400, DB2
and Sql Server application systems.
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• Designed and managed high volume transaction processing systems for consumer travel reservation,
pricing, promotion and data metrics collections systems.
Technologies included .net 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, c#, XML, COM, WCF, asp.net, ADO.net, XSL, XSLT, DCOM, Windows
Services, HTML, DHTML, ASP, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, Microsoft Sql Server 2000/2005, Visual Studio
2005/2008 Team Systems, Rational Clear Case, Web Services
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Education
Arizona State University
Dates 05/1999 - 05/2003
Work Graduate Program in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Dates 08/1991 - 05/1995
Degree Bachelors of Science
Major(s) Political Science
Criminal Justice
Spanish
Computer Science Engineering - NDGrad Program
Affiliations Wisconsin Badgers Football
Phi Kappa Sigma
Affiliations
AZIPA Arizona Internet Professionals Association
High Tech Institute of Senior Board of Academic Advisors 2001-2005
Phoenix
USAT USA Triathlon - Ironman
IAU International Association of Ultrarunners
Developer Affiliations
Facebook Developer Android Developer
Microsoft Seller IOS Developer
Twitter Developer Google Developer
PeopleSoft Developer
References
Available upon request
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Skills Summary
16 years Project Management (CTO, Director levels)
12 years Systems Architect/Business Analyst
4 years Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE Protocol and Development
10 years Technical Writing
5 years Technical Book Author – Several published books.
12 years Net 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5.1 Frameworks, ASP.net, c#, vb.net,
ADO
9 years Agile Programming, Extreme Programming
2 years .Net 4.5 and 4.5.1, Windows 8 Programming, C# 5.0, Windows Phone,
IPhone, IOS 6 and 7, IBeacon
5 years MVC Programming, Responsive Design, MVVM Patterns, RIA
applications
3 years Bootstrap, Foundation 2, 3, 4 Mobile Framework, Responsive Design
5 years Telerik Controls Mobile and Web, RedGate Tools, Infragistics Desktop
and Web
7 years AJAX, WCF (Windows Communication Foundation), Web Services
5 years WPF - Windows Presentation Foundation, MVP, MVVM, XBAP
4 years Silverlight, PRISM, Unity
9 years Visual Studio 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 Ultimate Editions/TFS
4 years Team City Build Server Administration
9 years Visual Source-Safe, Visual Interdev
16 years ASP, ASP+, HTML
15 years DHTML, JavaScript, JScript, VBScript
11 years XML, XSLT, CSS
1 year Android SDK/Java SDK for Android
11 years TCP, UDP, Multicast, Sockets, IP, HTTP protocols
4 years MODBUS protocol, hardware control, embedded systems
15 years Visual Basic 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0
8 years Visual Basic For Applications VBA, Automation
7 years COM, COM+, DCOM, RDO, ADO
4 years PHP, MySQL
3 years JAVA Programming, JDBC
3 years JAVA to .net/c# bridging
3 years Visual C++, C++ (Unix), TCL, LISP, ADA, PROLOG, PERL
6 years NUnit, Mock objects, MSTest, Fitness, various testing platforms
3 years Crucible Code Review and Analysis
12 years SQL Server 2012, 2008, 2005, 2000, 6.5, 7.0, MS Access
8 years SSIS / SSRS / SSAS, ETL, T-SQL
5 years Oracle DB Programming, PL/SQL
1 year IBM DB2 UDB for Windows and Linux
7 years Data warehousing/Corporate/Enterprise Level Software Development
2 years People Soft 8.8 CRM, Portal, FMS, HCM, People Code, SQR (Certified)
(Multiple Training classes for 8.8+)
4 years CMS - Content Management Systems Development (Portal, Wiki,
Groupware)
8 years CRM Software Development/Administration
5 years IBM Clear Quest, IBM Rational Clear Case, SVN, Visual SVN
10 years Networking and Network Administration
8 years Full E-commerce customization and turnkey solution development
16 years Full life-cycle development
12 years Client/Server Applications Development
10 years Intranet Client/Server Application to Browser
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2 years Microsoft Site Server 2.0 and 3.0, Commerce Server
8 years Cross-browser B2B and end-user development
15 years Hardware configurations and repair
3 years Tealeaf, Omniture