Erick Kent

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Software Application Engineering professional with 18+ years progressive experience in .NET Framework, Software Engineering, Test Engineering, Electronics design and repair. Strong ability to work with other team members in a challenging environment to provide innovative and creative solutions through smart design and development of software. Adept at designing and building applications with usability and high performance in mind. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

● Languages: C#, VB.NET, VB6, C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, NSIS scripting, Windows batch.

● IDE: Visual Studio, Code Composer, Android Studio, Eclipse.

● Source Control: SVN, Git, Sourcesafe

● UI: WPF, Xamarin Forms (XAML), Winforms, GTK.

● Database: SQL, MySQL, SQLite.

● Web Development: ASP.NET, C#, SignlR, HTML, CSS, Javascript.

● Build Automation: MSBuild, Scripting.

● SDLC: Jira, Bugzilla, Agile, Scrum.

● Automated Testing: SmartBear TestComplete.

● Electronics Design: KiCad.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Software Developer

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Greensboro, NC

● Gilbarco was integrating a new piece of hardware that I can talk about because of NDS. I was writing changes and worked on the protocol for the new hardware.

● I provide C# code reviews of changes made by other developers and approved or recommended changes.

● I added other enhancements to the product as a part of hardware integration such as adding the hardware to existing reports/PDF to indicate on the reports that the new hardware was in use. Software Application Engineer

Jan 2020 - Jul 2022

KC Economic Development, Shorter AL

● Worked as an in-house .NET developer for two casinos (Victoryland Casino and Birmingham Race Course and Casino) ● Full-Stack developer - C# / WPF / Asp.Net / TSQL application that was used to offer customers rewards, free play and other promotions. Some of the technologies used are:

• Magnetic card swipe reader

• Touchscreen for customer acceptance and promotion redemption

• Barcode scanning of State IDs to find promotions for existing members or auto data entry for new members • Windows printing

• Rs-232 communication with Epic 950 TITO printer

• Asp.Net core 3.1 web API used by Windows client and Web client (Admin LTE)

• IIS setup and deployment

• ClickOnce

• MS SQL Server

● Maintained existing Sports Wagering application - C# / WinForms / Asp.Net / TSQL with Admin website and WinForms client. Some of the technologies used are:

• Barcode scanning

• Rs-232 Bill Validator

• Rs-232 communication with Epic 950 TITO printer

• Windows printing

• Asp.Net (Web API and Administrator Website)

• IIS setup and deployment

• ClickOnce

• MS SQL Server

Software Application Engineer

Jul 2013 - Dec 2019

CoachComm, Auburn AL

● Co-developed customer facing cross-platform applications in C#, WPF, Xamarin Forms.

● Developed engineering tools to aid other engineers in debug and development.

● Developed and maintained automated build system with auto-generated change logs using MSBuild, Windows Scripting, C#, ASP.Net, SignalR, HTML, Wiki

● Embedded firmware development for MSP430 in C using Code Composer

● Co-developed proprietary communication protocols for use over TCP/IP, UDP, HID, FTDI/d2XX rs-232 with error checking and retransmission capabilities.

● Co-developed firmware packaging structure and update mechanisms for in-the-field firmware updates.

● Developed multimedia software (mp3, wav, aiff) for use with eVenue product line. Software Engineer

Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

United Toll Systems, Wetumpka AL

● Was part of a 2-man team hired to port UTS toll lane solution from VB6 to C#/WPF

● Developed features and bug fixes to existing toll lane solution (VB6)

● Developed high level drivers to communicate with various types of hardware such as AVI (RF tags readers), ACM

(automated coin machines), UPS, barcode readers, PLCs lane controllers etc.

● Developed UPS monitoring and alerting system to send alert notifications in the event of a power outage at a toll plaza.

Test Engineer / Senior Test Engineer / Test Engineering Supervisor Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

Johnson Outdoors, Eufaula, AL

Software Design Responsibilities:

● Designed and developed manufacturing test software for sonar and other marine products using WinForms, C# and Visual C++.

● Co-developed manufacturing product tracking and reporting system to track the life of a device through all phases of manufacturing from blank circuit board to shippent and/or repairs and returns.

● Built tables and wrote stored procedures for MS SQL server.

● Developed hardware and firmware for custom test solutions using PIC microcontrollers and C. Repair Technician

Jun 2002 - Jan 2004

Johnson Outdoors, Eufaula, Alabama

● Worked as an in-circuit-test technician which involved repairing tester hardware, performing routine calibration and preventative maintenance as well as debugging test programs.

● Responsible for electronic repair of circuit boards in the manufacturing and repair departments.

● Read schematics daily and use tools such as digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and various soldering tools.

● Skilled at surface mount soldering techniques (including lead free soldering) for board level repair.

● Responsible for maintaining the health of manufacturing computers and equipment that were used for testing products.

● Trained and mentored new technicians on equipment repair and preventative maintenance. Coin-Op Machine Technician

Mar 2000 - Jun 2002

Works Amusement, Eufaula, Alabama

● Responsible for electronic and mechanical repair of a number of different coin operated machines such as pinball machines, video games, jukeboxes and coin operated pool tables.

● Trained and mentored new technicians on equipment repair and preventative maintenance.

● Maintained, debugged, repaired, and tested electronic circuit boards to the component level. EDUCATION

Devry University, Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 ● Electronics Engineering, Bachelors of Science University of Phoenix Aug 2002 - Oct 2007 ● Information Technology, Bachelors of Science Wallace Community College, Eufaula, Alabama Aug 2000 - Aug 2002 ● Computer Electronics, Associate in Applied Science

The Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, Ohio Mar 1998 ● Completed all Core and Advanced programs in Audio Engineering and Music Production

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

● Recipient of 2005 Johnson Outdoors Chairman Recognition Award.

● Received 3 Johnson Outdoors Circle of Excellence Awards.

● Completed University of Alabama courses in Supervising and Management.

● Completed Teradyne Z1800 training program.

● Completed YesTech AIO training program.

● Electronics hobbyist.

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