Dinesh Mistry
*************@*****.***
Woodbury, CT
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Results-driven Engineering Lead with extensive experience in overseeing the development of Time and Attendance Windows products. Strong analytical and coding skills, engaged in all stages of project lifecycle, from initial design to successful implementation. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and proactive collaboration with Service and Support Teams to effectively resolve customer environmental and product issues. Highly proficient in developing innovative tools to expedite issue resolution and enhance customer satisfaction
Skills
VB.Net, VB6
C# (.Net)
VC++
DBs (SQL Server, Oracle)
ODBC, SQL
Triggers, Stored Procedures
Web Forms
Web Services
SOAP
MVC
Razor
Bootstrap
CSS
ASP.Net
Windows CE
ADO.Net
ADO RecordSets
IIS
XML
Software
MS Visual Studios 2015/2019
.Net Framework 3.5/4.7
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
JIRA
InstallShield
Team Foundation Server
Visual Source Safe
Education
Willesden College of Technology, London, U.K.
Diploma in Computer Science
Work Experience
Lead Engineer
August 2013 – May 2023
Kronos/ UKG (Acquired by Kronos)
Purchase, New York
• Spearheaded the engineering efforts for the Time and Attendance TimeLink Direct Product, a highly versatile Windows middleware solution enabling seamless communication between Devices and ERP Systems.
• Designed and implemented a robust SOAP WebService communication layer to facilitate effective interaction with Kronos InTouch Clocks and Timelink Direct, leveraging IIS and Redirect Rule for distinct device types.
• Led the design and development of a sophisticated web front-end application utilizing ASP.Net MVC in C#.
• Leveraged extensive skills in MS SQL Server, Microsoft Office, and .Net technologies to ensure the success of ASP.Net web projects and VB projects, employing ADO.Net Datasets, Data Adapters, and ADO Recordsets.
• Facilitated the smooth operations of the product, which is currently adopted by over 30 prestigious international clients, each handling high volumes of transactions across diverse ERP systems.
Senior Software Developer
March 2003 – August 2013
Timelink, Inc.
Purchase, NY
• Undertook a pivotal role in rewriting the Time and Attendance product, Timelink Direct, to optimize the collection and transmission of user Punches to various ERP Systems, including Oracle, SAP, and PeopleSoft.
• Devised and executed an object-oriented front-end in VB.Net, coupled with a highly efficient background multithreaded process for parsing employee data and generating XML outputs.
• Developed TCP/IP and SOAP Web Service-based communication modules to enable seamless interaction with devices.
• Designed and wrote Time and Attendance Windows CE Device application, leveraging Zucchetti SuperTrax hardware to deliver significant improvements in user Time capture while ensuring exceptional stability.
• Used Winforms controls, ODBC, ADO RecordSets, and ADO.Net datasets to facilitate seamless communication with Oracle and SQL Server databases for both VB and ASP.Net projects.
• Designed and wrote WebPunch application, a user-friendly WebForms solution allowing efficient online Punch capture.
Senior Software Developer
June 1984 – November 2000
Rebus (United Kingdom)
Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom
Rebus was a software house specializing in the Insurance software applications
Played a pivotal role in designing and implementing Windows-based applications, spearheading the conversion of mainframe applications into Windows applications.
Managed multiple projects throughout their lifecycle, diligently gathering information, conducting in-depth analyses, collaborating with supervisors, creating specifications, developing comprehensive schedules, supervising and training staff, and resolving technical issues.
Demonstrated expertise in various programming languages, including Visual Basic, Visual C++, PLSQL, SQL Plus, COBOL, and extensive utilization of EDI messaging for efficient communication.
Utilized database technologies, encompassing database design, performance optimization, implementation of stored procedures, ODBC connectivity, and SQL scripting.