Sql Server C#
Resume:
Thomas (Tom) M. Grable
Wescosville, PA 18106
********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position as a Senior C#.NET or Senior Sitecore Developer utilizing my interpersonal and professional skills as a leader, partner and team player that will positively impact the business through innovation and dedication.
Professional Experience Summary
Technical Experience
IT professional with over 25 years’ experience in information technology development
Professional Sitecore Developer for over 12 years
Self-directed, detailed oriented, highly motivated with exceptional organization and written communication
Fast learning team player that enjoys a challenge and promotes teamwork by working collaboratively with others
Strong capacity for adapting to new technologies
25+ years of IT experience with Microsoft technologies which includes Visual Studio, VB5.0, VB6.0, VB.NET, C#.NET, SQL Server, Microsoft CMS, Sitecore CMS
Experience in other technologies includes C#, MVC, C, C++, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, XSL, XSLT and classic ASP
Involved in design, development, implementation and maintenance of several complex projects requiring innovative and aggressive systems engineering expertise
Functional expertise as a software engineer in a variety of industries including Project Planning, Payroll, Social Services, Financial, Insurance, Inventory Control, Cable Television, Energy and Healthcare
Good SQL Server DBA skills
Work with latest industry tools to provide a solution that satisfies the requirements of the customer.
Demonstrate skills developed within the software development life cycle to implement new development or enhancements on time with the least amount of defect resolution.
Experienced using Waterfall and Agile development methodologies
Work with customers and end users to create applications, and enhancements to existing applications, that allow them to perform their duties faster and more efficiently. Analyze existing application defects and provide effective resolution.
Last 6 years working with Sitecore production and QA environments deployed to an Azure PaaS environment
Technical Skills:
GUI Development:
25 Years of design, development in windows development using VB.NET/C#.NET/VB
25 Years of database experience in SQL SERVER, MS Access
Environment:
Visual Studio.Net 2003/2005/2008/2010/2013/2015/2019, .Net framework 4.7.1/4.2/4.0/2.0/1.0
Internet Content Management Systems:
Microsoft CMS, Sitecore 6.4, 7.0, 8.2, 9.3 and 10 Certified Professional Developer, working in version 7.5 and above with MVC and Razor
Databases:
SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, MS SQL Server 6.5, 6.0, MS Access 2000, 7
Data Connections:
ADO.Net, ADO, RDO, DAO, ODBC
Other Programming
ASP, jQuery, JavaScript, VB Script, C++, XML, HTML, Silverlight 3.0, T-SQL
Platforms:
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, XP, 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95, DOS
Archive Tools:
Azure DevOps, Git, Team Foundation Server, Visual SourceSafe
Report Tools:
Crystal Reports, Excel, Word
Development Methodologies:
Waterfall and Agile in Azure DevOps
Strengths:
My strengths are my excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I am a good team player and always willing to expand technical and business knowledge. I have excellent problem-solving skills with analytical approach and good planning. Another key skill that I have developed through most of my assignments is my ability to enter an existing project, with little opportunity to learn about the project, and help bring the project in on time.
Status: US-Citizen
Experience
MATERIAL MATTERS, INC – Elizabethtown, PA
12/23 – 1/23
Senior Developer
Update customer invoicing spreadsheets.
Configure laptop for development.
Maintenance of existing online invoicing application.
Begin development of new online invoicing application.
Process documentation.
WALMART – Trexlertown, PA
10/23 – 12/23
Asset Protection – Door Host
Greet customers as they come and go.
Verify contents of receipt with physical items.
Address any discrepancies.
Place returned merchandise on to shelves.
Clean and maintain store vestibules.
JAXON DIGITAL, INC – Bedford, NH
4/23 – 6/23
Web Developer
Update client website data
Maintenance of existing online invoicing application.
Begin development of new online invoicing application.
St. Luke’s Health System – Boise, ID
7/20 – 2/23
Senior Sitecore Developer
Contractor through TEKsystems, Boise, ID
Long term assignment in the Integrated Health Technologies department
St. Luke’s websites include:
www.stlukesonline.org using Sitecore 7.5
www.fitoneboise.org using Sitecore 7.5
www.stlukeshealthpartners.org using Sitecore 10
Managed and enhanced St. Luke’s internet websites using Sitecore 7.5 and 10
Created data templates to provide customization of content displayed on the web pages
Data templates were created for various types of web pages and content
Designed layouts and sub-layouts to display the content defined on the data templates
Navigation based on content structure and focused on SEO
Sitecore 7.5 and 10 development
Visual Studio 2019 – Language C#, MVC and Razor
SQL Server v15 and SMS v18.6
Client-side script languages – jQuery and JavaScript
Forms –Sitecore Web Forms for Marketers
Front-end design – HTML-5 CSS and Bootstrap
Implemented API calls using Sitecore API
GlassMapper
Synthesis, a universal object mapper with LINQ support. Like GlassMapper
Code repository in Microsoft Azure using GIT
Managed Sitecore single sign-on security using Sitecore AD Integration with LDAP
Postman
iMEDIA, INC – Boonton, NJ
10/19 – 4/20
Senior Web Developer
Associate developer of Sitecore 8.1 website for New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Maintenance for the New York Philharmonic website (www.nyphil.org)
Sitecore v8.1
Sitecore implementation using ASP.NET web forms
Visual Studio 2015 – Language C#
SQL Server 2008 and SMS 2016
Client-side script languages – jQuery and JavaScript
Forms –Sitecore Web Forms for Marketers
Front-end design – HTML-5 CSS and Bootstrap
Implemented API calls using Sitecore API
Code repository in Bitbucket using GIT
Managed Sitecore single sign-on security using Sitecore AD Integration with LDAP
KRAEMER, SCHURMAN ADVERTISING & DESIGN (KSA&D) – Allentown, PA
11/17 – 10/19
Senior Sitecore Developer
Led and developed most of the development of the new Sitecore 8.2 website for St. Luke’s University Health Network
Maintenance for the St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) website (www.slhn.org, www.starwellness.org)
Sitecore v8.2
Production and QA websites deployed in an Azure PaaS environment
Sitecore implementation using MVC
Visual Studio 2015 – Language C#
SQL Server 2008, T-SQL and SMS 2016
Client-side script languages – jQuery and JavaScript
Forms – MVC forms and Sitecore Web Forms for Marketers
Front-end design – HTML-5 CSS and Bootstrap
Implemented API calls using Sitecore API
Code repository in GitBucket using GIT
Sitecore item serialization using Unicorn for moving database items between Sitecore instances. Like TDS Hedgehog
Synthesis, a universal object mapper with LINQ support. Like GlassMapper
Implemented multiple domains using single Sitecore instance
Multi-language support for Sitecore
AIR PRODUCTS, INC – Allentown, PA
11/16 – 11/17
Application Developer
Contractor through Computer Aid, Inc., Allentown, PA
Analysis and development enhancements and defect resolution for Vantage and Swift proprietary applications
SQL Server, C#, VB.NET, T-SQL
EMCOR – Norristown, PA AIR PRODUCTS, INC – Allentown, PA
6/16 – 10/16
Application Developer
Contractor through Computer Aid, Inc., Allentown, PA
Analysis and development enhancements and defect resolution for IWMS application
Investigate data issues and resolutions in Oracle database
Oracle, SQL Server, C#, VB.NET, T-SQL
ALPHA SOLUTIONS, New York, NY
7/15 – 5/16
Senior Web Developer
Creating internet websites using Sitecore 8.0
Visual Studio.NET 2013, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2008, Sitecore CMS, MVC, GIT
CRAYOLA, LLC – Easton, PA
4/15 – 5/15
Senior Web Developer
Working on the Crayola internet websites using Sitecore 6.5
Visual Studio.NET 2013, ASP.NET, Sitecore CMS, Team Foundation Server (TFS)
This job was not as expected. Instead of doing web development; I was assigned to perform project management work.
Development lead on project implementing the Sitecore WeBlog into the existing Crayola internet web site
Project management lead on project to sell Crayola products on eBay
Work closely with other cross-functional team members and senior cross functional colleagues to plan, execute and escalate/resolve issues regarding timely and otherwise successful technical projects. Provides project management leadership on IT projects by wholly owning the project
Developers project scope and documentation
Develops and manages project timelines and tasks
Tracks and controls project progress by holding cross functional team members accountable for tasks and timelines
Assembles project team and assigns individual responsibilities. Ensures proper team member composition of core and extended project teams
Ensures effective project team meetings including scheduling, gathering of data/input, decision making, task assignment and reporting meeting minutes
Ensures that project information is appropriately disseminated throughout the project teams and with other key stakeholders
Escalates resource constraints, timeline compression or other obstacles to IS management team
Ensures consolidated tracking and reporting of progress and status across technical projects
PPL SERVICES CORPORATION – Allentown, PA
10/10 – 3/15
Senior Web Developer Contractor through TRM Consulting, Florham Park, NJ
Long term assignment in PPL Services Corporation
Working on the PPL internet and intranet websites in Microsoft CMS using ASP.NET and VB.NET
Working on the PPL internet websites in Sitecore 6.4 and 7.0 using ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server
Migrated PPL internet websites from Microsoft CMS to Sitecore 6.4 and 7.1
Managed and enhanced PPL internet websites using Sitecore 6.4 and 7.1
Created data templates to provide customization of content displayed on the web pages
Data templates were created for various types of web pages and content
Designed layouts and sub-layouts to display the content defined on the data templates
Navigation based on content structure and focused on SEO
Implemented the pplelectric.com website as an 8 month project in Sitecore 6.4 within a team of developers
All items listed in the “Managed and enhanced PPL internet websites using Sitecore 6.4 and 7.1” bullet point
Functionality to display and edit custom data for Buisness Honor Roll stored in SQL Server database
Business partners could enter specific data into on-line form
Data stored in SQL Sever database table
PPL Business could view data in grid and could approve or modify data as needed
Information displayed on sub-layout within Sitecore website
Implemented the pplweb.com website as a 4 month project in Sitecore 6.4 as lead developer
All items listed in the “Managed and enhanced PPL internet websites using Sitecore 6.4 and 7.1” bullet point
Complete implementation from start to finish
Functionality to display hydro-electric dam water release data stored in Oracle database
Required to display data due to federal regulations for whitewater boating and fishing
Created WCF web services to provide data in both XML and JSON formats
WCF web services used to access the Oracle database and pass data through to presentation sub-layouts
Implemented the pplenergyplus.com website as a 6 month project in Sitecore 7.1 with an external development team
All items listed in the “Managed and enhanced PPL internet websites using Sitecore 6.4 and 7.1” bullet point
Implemented using MVC
Type of work comprised mostly implementation of advanced coding required by web pages that was beyond the expertise of the web designers
Converted legacy websites in VS 2003 / Framework 1.1 using ASP.NET and VB.net to websites in VS 2013 / Framework 4.0 using ASP.NET and C#
Development and implementation of WCF web services to interact with Oracle databases
Development and implementation of WCF web services
Visual Studio.NET 2003/2005/2008/2010/2013, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Microsoft CMS, Sitecore CMS, Team Foundation Server (TFS), SQL Server 2005/2008, T-SQL
PPL SERVICES CORPORATION – Allentown, PA
08/09 – 10/10
Senior Web Developer
Contractor through TRM Consulting, Florham Park, NJ
Worked on both the Cash Information Management System (CIMS) and Treasury Cash Settlement System (TCSS)
CIMS was a short term assignment performing application maintenance by adding enhancements resolving defects
TCSS was a long term assignment performing initial development of the application
Full implementation of the Agile development methodology. Received training in Agile methodology
Visual Studio.NET 2003/2005, Silverlight 3.0, SQL Server 2005, T-SQL, C#.NET, VB.NET, Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Education
B.S. – Kutztown University of PA, Kutztown, PA
1990
Java for Programmers, Introductory Java Programming – Productivity Point, Allentown, PA
2001
Custom Visual Studio 2005 / ASP.NET 2.0 – Hewlett-Packard, Fisher Clinical Services, Inc., Allentown, PA
2006
Agile Overview – Valtech, PPL Corporation, Allentown, PA
2008
Sitecore Developer Foundations Certification – Sitecore, PPL Corporation, Allentown, PA
2010
Sitecore .NET Developer Certification – Sitecore, PPL Corporation, Allentown, PA
2010
Sitecore Experience Solution Developer 8.2 Certification
2018
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