BEN MILLS

**-*** ***** **. *********, ON N*S *X*

Cell: 519-***-**** Email: acrziq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To find a challenging position as a Database or Application Developer within an interesting environment, with opportunities to continue to grow and expand my expertise.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Participated in the complete life cycle of development and support of projects, including

analysis of client requirements, development of requirements, support and documentation

• Strong analytical skills and a broad range of computer expertise

• Experience with the improving existing systems

• Worked with alternate hardware, including handheld scanners and touchscreens

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional ability to work in a team fostered environment

• Effective collaborator, able to communicate issues to non-technical team members

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Database Management Systems

SQL Server 2012 / 2008 / 2005 (Integration Services, Reporting Services, Management Studio), MS Access

Application Development Skills

C#.NET, VB, C++, Java, Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Presentation Web Technologies

XML, HTML

Source Control

Team Foundation Server, Visual Source Safe

WORK EXPERIENCE

DevOps Engineer

Uptake Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Canam Solutions Inc.)

Mississauga, ON October 2015 – June 2017

Upgrade client software suite with latest versions of code

Deploy upgraded software suite to dealer servers for product launch and QA testing

Improved product launch accuracy by standardizing the process, creating a checklist

Activate and configure modules within the software on the client production servers

Research and document processes for future use on team wiki site

Software Developer

AGDATA Ltd., Cambridge, ON February 2012 – August 2015

• Lead developer responsible for maintenance of daily processing and regularly-scheduled

client deliverables (SQL Server Integration Services)

• Reduced system downtime on pre-existing daily database processes by reducing of errors

and implementing error-handling (SQL Server)

• Managed report distribution through SQL Server (Integration Services, Reporting Services

and Management Studio)

• Created custom reports using SQL Server Integration Services and Reporting Services

• Supported business staff by troubleshooting bugs

Software Developer/IT Administrator

Natura World, Cambridge, ON December 2009 – January 2012

• Hired as a Software Developer, promoted to dual role in May 2011

• Developed customizations for in-house Enterprise Resource Planning software (Microsoft

Dynamics NAV)

• Designed, developed and deployed a touchscreen shipping application using Dynamics NAV

from concept to completion)

• Maintained network resources and hardware

• Managed user security permissions, including phone and email accounts

• Assisted employees with internal technical and software issues as Help Desk

Software Developer (Contract)

Freelance, Cambridge, ON May 2011 – March 2012

• Developed customizations for client’s Enterprise Resource Planning software (Microsoft

Dynamics NAV, SQL Server)

• Provide specs and time estimates for projects

Systems Development Consultant

Second Foundation Consulting, Kitchener, ON July 2008 – November 2009

• Developed customizations for clients’ Enterprise Resource Planning software (Microsoft

Dynamics NAV, SQL Server)

• Designed custom reports using Crystal Reports

• Provided application support for existing software, including bug fixes and troubleshooting

• Provided clients with on-site support during product launch

Software Developer

ShopEdge Software Inc., Kitchener, ON January 2007 – May 2008

• Developed in-house ERP software using C#

• Developed inventory tracking applications for PC working in conjunction with handheld

scanners (worked directly with client representative)

• Used SQL Server 2005 / 2000 to track data and communicate with program

• Application support for existing software, including bug fixes and troubleshooting

• Managed error-tracking via database logging

CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION

MCSA: SQL Server (2 of 3 courses completed) - 2014

(2 of 3) Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

(1 of 3) Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012

MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional – 2013

MBSS: Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 C/SIDE Solution Development – 2008

MBSS: Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 C/SIDE Introduction – 2008

Computer Programmer / Analyst Diploma, Conestoga College – 2003

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