Charles J. Higgins

Nashville, TN *****

February 13th, 2024

Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like to take this opportunity to express my interest in the Sr. .Net Software Developer position for your company. I have over twenty years of business programming experience. I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. I am seeking a position in which I may contribute my ASP.Net, MVC, C#, Web, SQL Server database, and full-stack development skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

My employment history and performance appraisals speak well of my ability to set and accomplish goals in a variety of disciplines. Some of these disciplines include Programming/Analysis, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Writing, and Computer Instruction. Currently, I work full-time for WillDan Group, Inc., as a full-stack C#/ASP.Net/SQL Server developer. I just completed a stint for Altair Computer Intelligence, LLC, and previously for WG Mars, LLC SPH Analytics, LLC as a Senior SQL Server/ C# Asp.Net Web Developer, using Visual Studio 2013/2015/2017 and MS SQL Server 2012/2014/2017. I had worked part-time for FluidEdge Consulting on a Cancer Complexity Evaluator MVC, cloud-based application, using Code-First, Razor, and Bootstrap. In my prior job with CareHere, LLC, I was tasked with converting EMR patient data from a legacy database into a more relational schema and I updated a Classic ASP web application into an n-tiered ASP.Net C# web application. Prior to that, I had created custom user controls, and leveraged DevExpress controls within the user interface. Additionally, I developed the Business Rules within the middle tier, as well as the Database Engine code and stored procedures to connect to the database. I have developed Windows Service applications that leverage Entity Framework for its ORM interface to SQL Server database. The industries that I have worked in are credit, healthcare, auto insurance, engineering, retail, manufacturing, and intermodal transportation.

The professional environments where I’ve labored have provided invaluable experience. As a Programmer/Analyst, I have learned the importance of designing efficient and elegant code, while paying close attention to the details. My Systems Engineering role has emphasized the importance of looking at a project with a high-level perspective, ensuring that every facet is scrutinized for integrity and completeness. Software Engineering provided valuable insights into what occurs in each phase of the software development life cycle. Technical writing underscored the importance of communicating precisely and accurately through the written word while time spent as a Computer Instructor afforded the opportunity to refine my oral communication skills in order to be able to convey technical concepts to peers clearly, yet succinctly.

The Computer Science degree that I’ve earned has been built upon a formidable skill set that together has combined to focus my skills and expertise toward solving computing related problems systematically, analytically, and logically. The need to be able to grasp new concepts and employ them has been an obvious requirement. The accompanying resume contains more detailed information about my work experience as well as my education.

I appreciate your time and attention in this matter and look forward to learning about opportunities within your company. I hope that we will have the opportunity to discuss the ways in which I might contribute my skills and abilities for the continued success of your company.

Sincerely,

Charles J. Higgins

CHARLES J. HIGGINS Phone 615-***-****

Nashville, TN 37211

ad3prc@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Senior .Net Software Developer/Architect Role - Utilizing Experience as ASP.Net /MVC C#/SQL Server Web/Win/API Application Developer With Twenty Years of Software Developer Experience and B.S. in Computer Science.

SKILL SET

C#, ASP.Net, MVC, Visual Studio 2K-2019, CodeFirst, and MS SQL Server

TFS, Entity Framework, DevExpress, Telerik, Razor, Bootstrap, LINQ, DevOps SQLAzureMW, .Net Framework 4.6, .Net Core, jQuery, json objects, ajax, API

MS Analysis Services Cube, MDX, IIS, Crystal Reports v5-10, Java Script

Excellent oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. - The University of Tennessee, 1998

DETAILED WORK HISTORY

WillDan Group, Inc., Anaheim, CA – permanent (remote)

C#/ASP.Net/SQL Server Developer. October 2020 to present

Using Visual Studio 2017, C#, SQL Server 2012-2017 to update SMART ASP.Net Web Forms Enterprise Application; developing new features and bug fixes within the existing architecture. Using Azure DevOps for code repo, branches. Short time supported SQL Team doing Lime Data Warehouse tasks.

Altair Customer Intelligence, Franklin, TN - permanent

Web Developer. July 2018 to October 2020

Using Visual Studio 2017/2019, C#, Telerik, MVC, SQL Server 2012-2017 to architect, design, and develop Real-Time and Custom API, Windows applications/services, and stored procedures. Responsible for SQL Server performance tuning; creating indexes on Credit Bureau tables with 30M to 150M records. Responsible for enterprise Credit Ready ASP.Net Forms website.

Granges Americas, Inc. Franklin, TN - permanent

Software Engineer II. November 2017 to July 2018

Updating Legacy VMS Aluminum Foil Manufacturing (MES) application with improvements and enhancements as requested by the Manufacturing Manager.

WG Mars, LLC. Fort Smith, AR - Remote - permanent

Senior C# Asp.Net Web/Win Developer. October 2016 to October 2017

Using Visual Studio 2013, C#, SQL Server 2012/2014 to support WinForms and web applications for MARS Efficiency Management System software. Enhance web and Windows application for Poultry-processing plant software.

SPH Analytics, LLC, Hermitage, Tennessee - contract

Senior C# Asp.Net Web Developer. February 2015 to August 12th, 2016

Using Visual Studio 2013/2015, C#, SQL Server 2012/2014 to support web application. Create stored procedures, database backups, and schema and data migrations. Responsible for Microsoft Analysis Services OLAP Cube updates, including Dimensions, Measures, and Calculations. Develop MDX Queries to select HCAHPS hospital survey data from the Cube. Responsible for HCAHPS Report Generation Service C# application. Responsible for troubleshooting and enhancing ETL stored procedure for transferring HCAHPS Survey data from the Data Warehouse to the HCAHPS OLTP database.

DETAILED WORK HISTORY

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FluidEdge Consulting, Inc, Malvem, Pennsylvania – part-time contract

Senior C# Asp.Net Web Developer. March 2015 to August 2015

Using Visual Studio 2013, C#, SQL Server 2012 to develop Cancer Complexity Evaluator (CCE) web application, leveraging MVC 5, EF 6.0, Razor View Engine, Bootstrap UI Framework, Code First Database development, Publish to Azure/Cloud server, and Web Application Load Testing.

CareHere, LLC, Brentwood, Tennessee - permanent

Senior C# Asp.Net Web Developer. October 2013 to February 2015

Using Visual Studio 2012, C#, SQL Server 2012, and Hg to update a Classic ASP Electronic Medical Records (EMR) web application. Develop SSIS Package. Migrate PHI records from legacy database to encounter-based relational database.

Agmark Logistics, LLC, Nashville, Tennessee - permanent

Senior C# Asp.Net Web Developer. April 2011 to October 2013

Using Visual Studio 2010/2012, C#, and TFS to convert a Classic ASP web application to ASP.Net C# .Net Framework 4.0. Extending the current design to support new objects, properties, and functionality. Developing Windows Service Business Logic tier utilizing Entity Framework 4.0, along with Object Oriented Design and Development techniques.

Clinix Medical Information Services, Nashville, Tennessee

Senior C# Asp.Net Web/Win Developer. Feb 2009 to April 2011

Using Visual Studio.Net 2008 C# to develop Service Request Tracking System web-based application based on Model/View/Controller model with LINQ to SQL classes. Involved in the design and development of a Web Patient Portal. UML Design; develop Use Case, Class, and Sequence Diagrams. Developed integration with Intuit Patient Portal, Windows Services, WCF Service, and Web Application. Developed Patient Health History Web App - https://www.ClinixVault.com.

Emdeon Business Services, Nashville, Tennessee

Web Developer III enhancing VS 2005 site. May 2007 to Feb 2009

Utilized Visual Studio.Net 2003/2005 VB.Net to enhance enterprise-level Web site and Web Services. Migrated VS 2003/.Net 1.1 site to VS 2005/.Net 2.0. Enhanced site and Web Service to improve performance, utilizing OOP techniques.

Ardent Health Services, LLC, Nashville, Tennessee

Senior Programmer/Analyst enhancing ASP.Net. July 2005 to May 2007

Utilized C# with Visual Studio.Net 2003 to enhance a custom intranet Web Application and created an Admin Interface to add users from Active Directory/ LDAP service, CRUD Ops to a SQL Server database and the VS.Net DataGrid.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Bowling Green, Kentucky

VB/SQL Client-Server Programmer/Analyst - May 2003 to Dec. 2003 (Contract)

Responsible for analysis, design, and enhancement of enterprise-level Object-Oriented Warehouse Management System, including the creation of SQL Server stored procedures and VB6 forms, bas, and class code.

DETAILED WORK HISTORY

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Signia Solutions/In2Gr8 Corp., Nashville, Tennessee

Associate Solutions Developer - November 2002 to April 2003 (Contract)

Responsible for the conversion of client data to SQL Server 2000 for integration into MBS/Great Plains application. Utilizing Query Analyzer to write TSQL scripts used to create tables, stored procedures, and the use of cursors for selecting data from a source table, parsing the data, and then populate the destination tables.

Direct Insurance, Co., Nashville, Tennessee

Programmer/Analyst enhancing VB 6.0 applications. Dec. 1999 to Feb. 2001

Enhancing applications to transfer business data to the home office AS/400, utilizing ADO, DAO, MS Access, Crystal Reports, and creating queries to update MS Access Tables from AS/400 via ODBC connections.

AIM HealthCare Services, Inc., Brentwood, Tennessee

Programmer/Analyst enhancing VB 6.0 applications. Dec. 1998 to Dec. 1999

Duties included interacting with users to create Project Scope and Specification documents for Information Manager application. Creating Form, and Class modules including use of collections and objects.

EXCERPTS FROM PAST EMPLOYEE

APPRAISAL

Chuck is always willing to put in whatever time is required to accomplish the task that he is currently working on. He looks for areas of inefficiency and proposes new ways to perform tasks that are less time-consuming. Chuck can be relied upon to do a thorough job and successfully complete his tasks on time.

He interacts very well with his co-workers and puts in more than his fair share in support of the teams he works with. He is willing to accept additional responsibility. Chuck communicates effectively through both written material and verbally with his peers as well as outside contractors.

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