James Fee

Software Engineer Profile

ad44xo@r.postjobfree.com • 610-***-****

LinkedIn • Norristown, PA 19403

Summary

Accomplished and results-oriented IT professional with 20+ years of demonstrated success in leading and supporting engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software/web products and business solutions while emphasizing quality, customer experience, and regulatory compliance. Tech-savvy with strong project planning skills and proven strengths in coordinating people, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines at all stages of the development lifecycle. Talent for adapting with ease to new tools, processes and environments. Exceptional skills in working with peers, teams, customers, and stakeholders, and nurturing a positive work culture of open communication, accountability, and excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Full-Stack Development

Troubleshooting/Defect Management

Automation Scripting

Project Lifecycle Management

Customer Service & Satisfaction

System Architecture

Programming & Testing

Integration & Implementation

Web Applications Development

Stakeholder Communication

Performance Optimization

Team Leadership & Training

Technical Proficiencies

Programming Languages:

VB.NET, C#, JAVA

Web Development:

HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.Net, AJAX, MVC 5, WEB API

Web Services/Protocols:

SOAP, REST, XML/XSL, JSON, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

.NET Framework:

Microsoft .NET 1.1 - 4.8, Visual Studio 2003-2019, Entity Framework

Database:

MS SQL 2000-2019, SQLite

Cloud Services:

AZURE, AWS S3

Web Servers:

Microsoft IIS (IIS 6/7)

UI Technologies:

Windows Forms, Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL), Adobe AIR 1/2, Adobe Flex/Flex Builder 3, Adobe Flash Builder 4/Flex 4, Adobe Flash MX/2004/CS3

Integrated Development Environment (IDE):

Eclipse IDE, Visual Studio 2003-2019

Version Control/Build Tools:

Continuous Integration, Microsoft System Builder

Database Management:

PICK - Prime, Adds/Unidata, Universe/Stratus, MS SQL

Career Experience

GlobalDMS.com, Lansdale, PA 2011 – 2023

Senior System Integration Developer

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and design efficient and scalable integration solutions. Supervised and mentored junior developers to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Conducted system assessments, troubleshot integration issues, and implemented suitable solutions to optimize system performance. Implemented a robust API for seamless integration with lenders and appraisers.

Spearheaded the design and development of integrations with government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA to optimize the appraisal approval process.

Architected and implemented multiple Windows services to bolster workflow processing and improve system integrations.

Collaborated within an Agile/Scrum team to enhance a web-based appraisal management software suite using ASP.NET, MS SQL 2010, VB.NET, and C# while implementing Jenkins CI/CD and Redis for streamlined development.

Played a pivotal role in migrating production to Azure and consistently deploying application updates to Azure since 2016.

Crafted a Windows Form plugin for Encompass software and integrated it within the appraisal management solution.

Devised a system for processing Appraisal PDF forms and extracting vital information into MISMO XML format.

Leveraged AWS S3 for file storage, ensuring secure and scalable data management

VES Fire Detection Systems, King of Prussia, PA 2001 – 2010

Web/Application Developer

Designed, developed, and maintained web applications, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience. Debugged and troubleshot software issues, providing timely resolution to enhance application performance. Wrote efficient, secure, and reusable code to meet project requirements and industry standards. Optimize web applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility. Liaised with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into technical requirements.

Contributed to a dynamic three-person team in designing, implementing, and maintaining a sophisticated multi-functional web application using ASP.NET, SQL 2000, VB.NET, and Adobe Flash. Notable functions included 24/7 life safety monitoring at a UL-listed monitoring center, database maintenance, reporting, quote generation, part ordering, and fire panel programming.

Pioneered the creation of a standalone, multi-lingual cross-OS application for designing and programming fire panel networks along with all associated devices.

Developed windows services to automate data processing, push real-time information to web clients, and efficiently integrate third-party data into the system.

Created a Windows Form application that enabled remote programming of fire panels by extracting data from the web application.

Innovated a cross-OS application using Adobe AIR/Flex and Java to update the operating system of a fire panel via the serial port.

20Nine Interactive, Conshohocken, PA 2008 – 2010

Freelance Web/Application Developer

Interfaced with clients to understand project requirements, goals, and desired outcomes for web or application development projects. Built responsive and user-friendly web applications, ensuring a positive user experience across various devices and platforms. Performed thorough testing and debugging to identify and address issues, ensuring the reliability and stability of the developed solutions.

Executed various Flash-based projects, including the creation of a video-enabled pre-loader, a XML-driven photo gallery, and a stock ticker interfacing with a web service backend.

Engineered multiple ASP.NET applications in both VB.NET and C#, spanning from a feature-rich document viewer with tree navigation to the administration interface for an ecommerce site. Ensured seamless functionality by integrating SQL 2005 as the database backend for all developed applications.

Additional Experience

Sr. Programmer/Analyst, SMG, Philadelphia, PA

Sr. Programmer/Analyst, Board of Pensions PC (USA), Philadelphia, PA

Programmer/Analyst, Wells Fargo Alarm Services, King of Prussia, PA

Programmer/Analyst, Jones Motor Group, Spring City, PA

Programmer/Analyst, Chevron Stations Inc., King of Prussia, PA

Education

High School Diploma

Strath Haven High School, Wallingford, PA

Affiliations

Philadelphia Area Gaming Enthusiast, Member, 1998

Philly.Net - Philadelphia area .NET User Group, Member, 2002

Honors & Awards

Started career at MIS as a Documentation Analyst on a Prime Information system, achieved three promotions, received four cash awards, and garnered numerous minor accolades during tenure with the company.

Won four cash awards during tenure with Chevron Stations.

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