Simona Strong

Contact: 917-***-**** /acxbl5@r.postjobfree.com

Stockbridge, GA

Technical Skills Highlight (19 years Microsoft Technology Stack)

C#

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Entity Framework

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SQL Server

13+ years

ASP.NET / ADO.NET

14 years

JavaScript

6 years

MVC 3/4/5

5 years

Web API

2 years

Ajax

3 years

XML/XSL

4 years

jQuery

2 years

NHibernate

4 years

Work Related Experience

McLane Advanced Technologies - Temple, TX (REMOTE Senior Web Developer)

Nov 2015 – May 2016

Enhanced application to prevent XSS attacks using Anti-XSS (white list validation and output encoding)

Improved password security by requiring complex passwords to preventing commonly used words.

Implemented new PDF forms loaded with previously stored data using iTextSharp library.

**Visual Studio 2010, C#, .NET Framework 3.5, SQL Server 08, Fluent NHibernate, Ajax, JavaScript, Telerik RAD Ajax Controls, IoC, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, iTextSharp, MVP

Metis Associates @ New York City, NY (REMOTE Senior Web Developer )

Sep 2012 – Apr 2015

Implemented web services to manage data for educational programs.

Provided 1st tier production support to 3 applications.

Extended application for Parent Child Home Program to include referral tracking and reporting component. Improving system performance by modifying functionality causing data discrepancies, optimized code and queries.

Enhanced application and created reports for NY Department of Education Program for adult continued education.

Enhancing applications designed to track progress of NYC supplemental educational programs for families in need.

Built unit tests for all middle-tier and back-end libraries using Microsoft unit test framework.

**Visual Studio 8/10, .NET Framework 3.5/4/4.5, SQL Server 05/08, SSRS, MVC 3/4/5, MVP, Entity Framework 4, SSIS, Telerik RAD Ajax Controls, Ajax, JavaScript, NHibernate, Autofac & Unity Dependency Injection

Southeastrans (Consultant @ Atlanta, GA)

Sep 2013 – Nov 2014

Designed and implemented Workflow Foundation (WF) application with custom activities and multi-tier architecture utilizing WCF, MVC and duplex communication pattern.

Provided 2nd tier production support to 5 applications on a daily basis.

Re-engineered application from a fat client into a multi-tiered architecture with a shared library.

Implemented an ORM data layer using generics and inheritance to create shared interface for database requests.

Improved user satisfaction by implementing bulk processing as opposed to processing 1 record at a time.

Implemented a workflow application proof of concept and started an activity library to be shared by all workflows.

Built unit tests for all middle-tier and back-end libraries using Microsoft unit test framework.

Created an application to send text and record voice messages using Twilio and node.js.

Integrated web services consumed from INSight into multi-tier architecture.

Organized and lead code and design review meetings.

**Visual Studio 8/13, .NET Framework 3.5/4.5, SQL Server 08, MVC 5, Razor, REST, JSON, Workflow Foundation 4.5, Telerik RAD Ajax Controls, Inject Dependency Injection, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, AngularJS, Bootstrap

Evoke Interaction (Senior Web Developer @ New York City, NY)

Jul 2012 – July 2012

Designed and implemented WCF data services for www.Daytrana.com to return subscriber/patient information.

** Visual Studio 2010, SQL Server 2008, WCF Data Services, Windows 7

Door 3 (Senior Web Developer @ New York City, NY)

Oct 2011 – Jun 2012

Designed user interface layer for HR performance review tool.

Developed Service and Data Access Layer for Christies Auction House sale management system.

Developed and normalized database/data model using Entity Framework.

Developed a proof of concept using Thinkmap, a visual relationship browsing tool.

Built unit tests for all middle-tier and back-end libraries using Microsoft unit test framework.

** Visual Studio 2010, C#, .NET Framework 4, MVC 4 Web API, WCF, REST, JSON, SQL Server 2008, Entity Framework 4-4.2, LINQ, HTML5, Repository Pattern, Singleton Pattern, jQuery, SharePoint, Agile

JP Morgan Chase (Consultant/Development Manager Lead) @ Jacksonville, FL

Jun 2011 – Sep 2011

Working with development managers and leads to improve SDLC processes.

Implemented automated project estimation process based on historical data.

Ensured all resources were properly allocated to a project utilizing a capacity model.

Compiled statistical data to generate weekly and monthly Dashboard for senior management.

Worked with development managers to identify projects at risk and mitigations.

Wrote requirements and design proposal for automation of capacity planning, time reporting and Dashboard.

** XPlanner, MySQL, Waterfall Methodology

BCBSFL (Consultant/Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, FL

Mar 2011 – Jun 2011

Redesigned and enhanced messaging system for Vendor Management System (VMS) to include extensibility to multiple clients. VMS was subsequently sold to other BCBS offices. https://Avalon.BCBSFL.com/

Participated in design reviews and created design plans to improve the quality and usability of the product based on customer feedback.

Provided 1st tier support to VMS in response to production tickets.

Created user documentation / reference guide for messaging component to enable client and support team to quickly address messaging issues.

Worked directly with the client to understand and implement messaging according to customer needs.

** Visual Studio 2008, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, JavaScript, .NET Framework 3.5, SQL Server 2008, ClearCase

Bethune-Cookman University (DBA / Application Developer) @ Daytona Beach, FL

Oct 2010 – Jan 2011

Designed online software implementation task list for managing task details, assignments, and priorities and logging project activity to be utilized by each office of the university.

Created relational database system for task management tool

Provided tier 1 support and created maintenance plans for all university SQL Server databases

Managed and mentored team of two system analysts and operators.

Managed implementation of .NET windows based university management system and web portal.

** Visual Studio 2010, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, JavaScript, .NET Framework 4.0, SQL Server 2008

CSA, Ltd (Software Development Manager) @ Kuwait City, Kuwait

Feb 2010 – Aug 2010

Designed integrated system to house data collected by Training, Phaseout and Human Resources departments.

Trained and mentored employees in all aspects of SDLC and Object Oriented Programming.

Designed relational data model and system to feed data from existing system into integrated database.

Created and implemented all work instructions and procedures for the department.

Implemented tracking system to manage customer requests from submission to completion.

Managed team of six web and windows application developers.

** Visual Studio 2005, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, JavaScript, .NET Framework 3.5, SQL Server 2005, Agile

Cypress Insurance Group (Consultant/Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, FL

Jun 2009 – Dec 2009

Created renewals website that allows users in field offices to modify, renew and make payments on policies.

Created Dashboard view of policy information and drill down functionality for more policy detail.

Created new database schema for renewals data, created tables and stored procedures using SQL Server 2008.

Added error handling and validation to an existing system prior to initial launch of application.

**Used Visual Studio 2008, C#, .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, jQuery, JavaScript, SQL Server 2008, FogBugz Defect Tracking, Beanstalk Source Control, Agile

Technisource (Consultant/Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, FL

Mar 2007 – May 2009

BAE Systems (Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, Florida

Created custom user control for submitting product evaluations and feedback.

Enhanced E-Commerce and training websites.

www.ForensicsSource.com, www.Safariland.com, www.ArmorTrainingAcademy.com

**Used ASP.NET 3.5, Team Foundation Server, C#,ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, JavaScript, SQL Server 2000/2005, AJAX, ADO.NET, Windows 2003/2005

Software Quality Engineering (SQE) (Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, Florida

Enhanced website to allow user community to download and view podcasts, web seminars and videos.

Enhanced magazine site functionality for magazine subscriptions and promotional offers.

Converted portions of Classic ASP social media site to .NET.

Mentored employee to bring up to speed with Object Oriented Programming and .NET Framework.

Migrated database structure, data, and permissions from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 using DTS/SSIS.

Analyzed and modified existing website statistics reporting capabilities.

www.SQE.com, www.StickyMinds.com/Media/Podcast, www.StickyMinds.com/Media/Webseminar

**Used ASP.NET 2/3, ASP, Team Foundation Server, C#, SQL Server 2000/2005, AJAX, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, JavaScript, Windows 2003/2005

Fidelity (FNIS) (Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, Florida

Enhanced web Dashboard application designed to bridge the gap between the local courts, buyers, lenders, and attorneys in order to expedite real estate transactions (escrow, title, document, tasks and contact management).

Wrote synchronization routines for central application server via XML and web services.

**Used ASP.NET, TFS, C#, SQL Server 2005, AJAX, ASP.NET, NHibernate, ADO.NET, HTML, JavaScript, Agile

Blue Cross Blue Shield (consultant - Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, Florida

Creating web applications and web services designed manage a document imaging system.

Created web applications designed to request and track title and escrow information for the real estate industry.

**Used ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, JavaScript, Windows 2003/2005, OCR, Agile

Georgia-Pacific (Consultant/Senior Web Developer) @ Atlanta, Georgia

Aug 2006 - Oct 2006

Modifying client/server system with web front end to manage environmental, compliance and safety audits.

**Used VB 6, ASP.NET, C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, MS Access, SQL Server, ADO.NET, Windows 2003, Waterfall

Chromalloy (Consultant - Senior Software Developer) @ Newnan, Georgia

Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

Designed and implemented relational data model for an application that tracks job orders for airplane engine repairs.

Conducted training sessions for management and all users of new system.

**Used VB 6, MS Access, SQL Server, Windows 2003

St. Johns River Water Mgmt Dist (Consultant/Senior Web Developer) @ Palatka, FL

Oct 2005 - Dec 2005

Enhanced Visual Basic.NET windows application used to email groups, email campaigns and employees information.

Enhanced HTML application that manages agendas for board meetings conducted during contract approval process.

Created a design plan for migrating macro driven mail merge system to Visual Basic.NET.

**Used VB, VBScript, VB.NET, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, Access 2000, Oracle 9i, ADO.NET, IE6 and Windows 2003

ForHealth Technologies (Software Development Manager) @ Daytona Beach, FL

Jan 2003 - Oct 2005

Corrected over 500 software defects.

Designed data mining/warehousing system in C# Winforms and SQL Server 2000 database.

Designed reporting utility to using ASP.NET and C# to generate reports for reliability and performance metrics.

Redesigned scheduling tool and hospital interface system using C# Winforms to improve reliability and usability.

Enhanced label designer software using VB.NET to expand design window features and printing capabilities.

Enhanced core software product using VB6 to improve performance, testability and diagnostics.

Worked with customer service, marketing and senior managers to ensure design was in-line with strategic plans.

Wrote requirements, design specifications and test plans for all product solutions.

Wrote procedures to move product through development life cycle from concept to deployment.

Assured installation and operational qualifications by closing loop on service feedback after deployment of product.

Managed effort to gather source code and knowledge from vendor to bring product development in-house.

**Used: UltraEdit-32, VB 6, VB.NET, C#, Crystal Reports 8/8.5/10, JavaScript, VBScript, UML, SQL Server 2000, XML, IE6, Windows 2000/XP, ADO.NET, Waterfall

Technisource (Consultant / Senior Web Developer) @ Orlando, FL

Feb 2001 - Jan 2003

Team Disney (Senior Web Developer)

5 months

Designed web application using map points to allow internal customers to view financial information by park.

**Used: UltraEdit-32, Visual Interdev 6, DHTML, XML, IE5/Behaviors, VB 6.0, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP, IE5, Windows NT 4.0

Bank of America (consultant - Senior Web Developer) @ Jacksonville, Florida

Senior Web Developer / Bank of America @ Jacksonville, Florida

13 months

Designing framework for intranet web application that encapsulates the entire business lending process.

Created interactive web pages using ASP and Crystal Reports 7.0 to print and view reports.

Working closely with business analysts to create design specifications for the development team.

Implemented libraries using JavaScript Objects, DHTML, IE5 behaviors and XML to create dynamic web pages.

Created an event log library to monitor and track events of specific transactions against the database.

Enhancing middleware programs designed to interface with credit scoring system for clients.

Using Dynamic HTML to create interactive web pages that minimize or eliminate image swapping.

**Using: ASP, UltraEdit-32, Visual Interdev 6, DHTML, XML, IE5/Behaviors, Visual Basic 6.0, JavaScript, VBScript, Crystal Reports 7.0, Sybase, IE5, Windows NT 4.0, Waterfall

Georgia Department of Labor (Consultant/Development Lead) @ Atlanta, Georgia

Feb 2000 - Feb 2001

Designed web application to track violations, inspections and insure compliance for Carnivals and Amusements Parks.

Created Active-X/COM objects to isolate database routines and business rules.

Created an intranet website to track defects and generate reports to assist with project planning and forecasting.

Converted existing Paradox 5 system designed to track grant awards to Visual Basic 6.0.

Installed Crystal Reports and configured NT Server to print reports from the browser using web reports Component.

Mentored and trained existing team on COM objects and object-oriented development techniques.

Used Rational Unified Process to implement iterative development, use-case modeling and track defects.

Managed project by projecting realistic dates for iterative development, assigning resources, and reporting progress.

Added structure to department by creating standards, source control and implementing the Rational Unified Process.

Created online help and user guide for all applications created.

**Used: ASP, VB 6, DHTML, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Visual Interdev 6, Crystal Reports 7/8, SQL Server 7.0, Rational Rose, IE 4/5, MS Project 98/2000, Windows NT 4.0/98, Office 97, Janus Grid, Robohelp 2000, UML, Waterfall

Modis (Consultant/Software Engineer) @ Atlanta, Georgia

April 1999 - Feb 2000

Senior Software Engineer - Support Technologies @ Atlanta, Georgia

5 months

Re-designed document management system into 3-tiers using Active-X DLLs with each layer being totally independent.

Enhanced Help Desk system designed to load .tif images and MS Office files into database for search capabilities.

Optimizing database by creating relationships, indexes, tables and stored procedures.

Senior Software Engineer - Daugherty Systems @ Alpharetta, Georgia

5 months

Developed a multi-tier application for auto insurance provider

Wrote SQL statements and stored procedures to support quote, application and bind policy processes.

Worked closely with DBA to reconcile discrepancies with relational model and referential integrity.

Created project scenarios to test MSDE performance in multi-tier component based environment.

**Used: VB 6.0, Farpoint Spread, ADO 2.0, Access 97, Oracle 8, MSDE, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0, ASP, VB Script, (Java Script), SQL Server 7.0, VBA, OCR, OLE Control, ART Control, vsAwk, SSTree

Omni Technology (Consultant/Software Engineer) @ Atlanta, Georgia

Jan 1999 - Apr 1999

Senior Software Engineer - Ceridian @ Atlanta, Georgia

Maintained existing active server pages (ASP) for Internet payroll application.

Created and maintained business COM objects for Internet application.

Debugged problems with MTS handling rollbacks and other transactional related issues.

Created packages using PL/SQL and SQL and views on a Unix box to process payroll information.

**Used: Oracle 8, VB 6.0, ASP, Unix, SUN

Romac International (Consultant/Software Engineer) @ Atlanta, Georgia

Aug 1998 - Jan 1999

Programmer Analyst / United Parcel Service @ Atlanta, Georgia

Created intranet application to gather information from employees for company surveys and HR files.

Created ActiveX document to route queries to HTTP server for processing using the COM.

Creating stored procedures and views to process and pay out monies from an employee investment fund.

Re-wrote a Clipper program accessing dBase IV data files designed to track and pay housing assistance benefits.

**Used: Oracle 7.3, VB 5/6, Crystal Reports 5/6, Access 97/2.0, Peachtree Financials, R&R Report Writer, Visual Interdev

Linnaues, Inc. @ Duluth, Georgia

Sep 1997 - Aug 1998

Enhanced client/server application for managed care company designed to invoice/pay for medical claims.

Created and managed over 100 reports that used stored procedures, created interface in Visual Basic to handle complex financial functions and generate reports, and authored user documentation.

Developed a process to find corrupt data fix it or remove from database to be analyzed manually.

Created DLL’s to minimize programmer interaction, maximize reusability and promote rapid development.

**Use VB 5.0, Crystal Reports 5.0/6.0, SQL Server 6.5, Peachtree Financial, FTP

America Software (Consultant/Senior Programmer Analyst) @ Atlanta, Georgia

Jun 1997 - Sep 1997

Authored GUI development standards to ensure ISO 9000 compliance.

Mentored developers moving from OS/2 REXX to Visual Basic 4.0 leading technical sessions and providing templates.

**Used Visual Basic 4.0, DB2/2, Tab Pro, True Grid

JLS Software Services (consultant) @ Atlanta, Georgia

Feb 1996 - Jun 1997

Senior Programmer Analyst, DBA / BellSouth @ Birmingham, Alabama

3 months

Enhanced outside plant construction management system by incorporating naming conventions

Re-wrote subroutines making them more legible and efficient.

Created reports using the Crystal Reports customer control (OCX).

Converted Visual Basic 3.0 to 5.0 for performance testing.

Senior Programmer Analyst / Ryder Integrated Logistics @ Birmingham, Alabama

3 months

Re-engineered existing mission critical Windows 3.11 application running Access.

Implemented enhanced data verification and error handling routines.

Improved security procedures by restricting access on a screen by screen basis.

Designed and implemented data modeling techniques to facilitate future enhancements.

Lead project implementing current EDI standards to transmit billing information to the corporate office. The effort resulted in productivity gains, improved data accuracy, and reduced staffing costs though decrease workloads.

Senior Programmer Analyst / State Industries @ Atlanta, Georgia

5 months

Administered and modeled the database.

Designed client-server application using OLE servers to track warranty information claims reimbursement.

Participated in data modeling, initial system analysis and definition of the development environment and standards.

Defined system integration strategies and assisted in the definition of detailed work plans.

Senior Programmer Analyst / Promus Hotels @ Memphis, Tennessee

5 months

Created interfaces to communicate with third party devices (i.e. Kiosk, POS, PBX, Movie Vending) via a Digiboard

Wrote stored procedures and subroutines to access data using RDO with SQL pass-through.

Developed a queuing packing to prevent loss transactions in the event of a power outage.

Translated C language subroutines to Visual Basic.

Performed real time testing on Visual C/C++ OLE controls used to communicate with third party devices.

Worked with the database team to solve inconsistent and redundant data problems.

**Used SQL Server, Windows NT/95, Crystal Reports 5, Tab Pro, True Grid, VB 3.0-5.0, Informix, Windows 3.11, Unix, VBAssist, Visual C/C++, MFC, Access 2/95, Reachout, SQL, Visual Source Safe, Windows NT/95, Access 95, SQL, C

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