C# Software Developer

Bob Kessler

A software developer: C#, WPF, SQL Server

** ******** ****, ****** *******, NY 11577 516-***-**** ***********@*****.***

www.bobkessler.nyc

SUMMARY

Full stack developer with solid hands-on experience in all phases of software development from redesigning existing software to solving complex technical problems with object-oriented programming. Experienced in both web and desktop development front to back with a preference for desktop.

SKILLS

Object-Oriented Programming with C#, WinForms, WPF, Blend, MVVM, Unity, ASP.NET, MVC JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, AngularJS, DevExpress, IIS

Database Design and Integration with MS SQL Server, ADO.NET, LINQ, Entity Framework

.Net Framework through version 4.6.1

Visual Studio 2003-2015

Crystal Reports, SSRS

iPhone App Development

SharePoint

Special Expertise: Ability to explain complex technical systems to non-technical people.

EXPERIENCE

The Mental Health Association of New York City (New York, NY)

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Director of IT / Software Development (2004 – November 2016)

Develop and maintain an assortment of custom software to support The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) is a network of over 160 crisis centers nationwide linked through one toll free number 800-273-TALK which answers over 1 million calls per year.

Using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, WinForms, WPF, and MS SQL Server, design, develop and maintain all technology needed to support the Lifeline.

Designed and developed custom software for a project funded by American Red Cross to provide a mental health benefit to people affected by Hurricane Katrina. This project also included integration to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Crystal Reports, and used Click Once technology for distribution.

Provide support to 10 IT professionals that provide other aspects of IT infrastructure including Web Development, Reporting and Analytics, and System Administration.

Software Developer/Sys Admin (2003 – 2004)

Contracted for a project to finish software for a Sept. 11th Mental Health Benefit that was abandoned by the developer.

Offered full time position as Software Developer/System Administrator

Migrated several software applications from Microsoft FoxPro to the more stable .NET platform using C#, WinForms, and SQL Server

Zero Mass Products (Farmingdale, NY)

President / Lead Developer (1995 – 2002)

Zero Mass Product developed software and hardware used by the graphic arts industry.

Develop software for embedded devices using Assembly Language, C, and C++

Designed and developed software to help estimate cost of producing printed material.

Designed and developed a Shop Floor Data Collection system.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications:

C# (Brainbench January 2014)

.Net Framework 4.5 Brainbench October 2016

http://www.brainbench.com/transcript.jsp?pid=4053265

Nassau Community College: Mathematics course work, (two years)

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