Mark West
Bachelor of Computer Science
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
● Strong knowledge of programming languages- primarily C#, SQL and Javascript
● Strong communication skills developed through user support and project planning EDUCATION
Bachelor of Mathematics, Honours Computer Science, Co-op Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2008 – Aug 2013 WORK EXPERIENCE
Software Developer, contract, FlexDealz, remote, February 2020 - present
● Selected hosting provider to reduce costs and chose technologies for future development projects
● Designed integration for calendar systems
A-Tier Developer, InvestCloud, Burlington Ontario, November 2019 - December 2019
● Developed with C# with Akka.NET, Cassandra, OrientDB, and SQL Software Developer, Innosphere SDG, Guelph Ontario, August 2019 - October 2019
● Further developed C++ knowledge and began learning React Software Engineer, BlueSun, Burlington Ontario, March 2016-July 2019
● Improved abilities with MS SQL versions 2014 through 2018, C# with .Net Core and Framework, and learned F# and Ember.js
● Developed internal and external APIs, and data processing tools to import and export data, and improve automation of tasks for insurance software Software Developer, Your Virtual Butler, Picton Ontario, October 2013-March 2016
● Lead developer for multiple projects, and advised CEO on software related decisions
● Designed and developed new features for MS CRM based web service
● Reduced bug support tickets by 90% in the first 6 months
● Administered and migrated SQL Server database, and managed SSRS reports Software Developer, Co-op, BPS Resolver, Toronto Ontario, August 2012- December 2012
● Responsible for project to refactor and debug existing data import/export module
● Provided users a single process for all data imports by adding features and data type support
Software Developer, Co-op,FundSERV, Toronto Ontario, May 2011- September 2011, January 2012- April 2012
● Combined three existing ticketing systems by designing an innovative new process and database
● Worked independently on several projects and presented recommendations to stakeholders
● Wrote wrapper functions to simplify code check-in and trigger build process Research Assistant, Co-op, University of Waterloo and Research in Motion Joint Project, Waterloo Ontario, September 2010- December 2010
● Communicated with team to determine requirements and developed and built tool to fulfill needs
● Created and administered database used by research group
● Provided and implemented recommendations to research team for optimizing testing process
Software QA, Co-op, Unitron, Kitchener Ontario, January 2010 – May 2010
● Managed time to efficiently complete assigned test cases
● Recommended process improvements that could save an hour per employee per day
● Communicated findings concisely
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Organizer of 30 Hour Famine, MABC Youth Group, Georgetown Ontario, 2006-2008
● Planned activities for junior and senior high youth fundraiser for yearly event to raise over $7000 for charity
● Co-ordinated with two other youth leaders to hold joint event during 2008 fundraiser
● Led team of volunteers, delegated tasks to other youth Leader and member,Audio Visual Teams, Georgetown, Waterloo and Picton, Ontario, 2006 - 2015
● Organized team members for weekly meetings and special events
● Operated audio visual equipment for presentations
● Trained new members
Club Leader, Power to Change, University of Waterloo, 2011- 2012
● Led weekly discussion group for non-members
● Planned activities for large and small groups