Manager/servant with full SDLC, Scrum Master, Team builder

LAWRENCE FARRELL

Township of Washington, NJ, ****6

551-***-**** ********.*******@*****.*** LinkedIn.com/in/larry-farrell-9244236 Summary

Experienced Software Development Manager with 24 years of success leading cross-functional teams and architecting enterprise applications using the .NET stack (C#, .Net Core, ASP.NET, SQL Server). Proven track record delivering high-quality, scalable solutions, including modernizing and enhancing multi-million-dollar legacy systems and implementing SaaS products. A strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement, driving innovation and efficiency within teams. Certified Scrum Master and Champion of Agile methodologies for over 10 years, leading teams to deliver projects on time and under budget.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages/Methodology:

Using Agile methodology for more than 10 years including Scrum, Kanban, and Spruce’s and other proprietary Methodologies to manage and develop projects using technologies including C#.NET, .NET Core, SQL, VB.NET Oracle, JavaScript and using SOLID and Clean Architecture principles Microsoft Stack, Source Control, and IDEs: MS SQL Server, .NET Core, Blazor, MVC, ASP.NET, ReST, Web API, Web Services, LINQ, ADO.NET, HTML, XML, CSS. Using tools like Visual Studio, SSMS, SSIS, Azure DevOps, Git, TFS, Jira, Tortoise SVN, and other third-party tools

Professional Experience

Spruce Technologies

Senior Director

January 2022 – September 2024

Managed cross-functional software engineering teams, including hiring, training, and performance management

Forged new competency groups into Centers of Excellence with shared code libraries, Teams on Microsoft Teams, and gathered resources for the competency groups

Led two high-performing, cross-functional teams of about six developers, BAs, and QAs to deliver two critical, multi-million-dollar projects for NYC's Departments where I architected and we implemented .NET Core solutions for:

o Department of Health and Mental Hygiene—Replace a legacy JavaScript website, improving efficiency, data accuracy, and security including SSIS jobs for ETL and data acquisition o Department of Education—Interacted with and eventually replace a mainframe application, streamlining operations and enhancing data integrity

Successfully completed projects 10% under budget, demonstrating exceptional financial management and resource allocation skills

Secure application were developed with a strong focus on security, addressing all penetration testing issues and ensuring compliance with industry standards

Developed and maintained critical systems, such as the Master Student Index website, streamlining operations, enhancing data integrity, and prioritizing security best practices LAWRENCE FARRELL

NRG (formerly Direct Energy)

Development Manager - Billing

March 2013 – January 2022

Leading, mentoring, and building dynamic Agile Teams and Driving Innovation

Successfully led up to 3 Agile Scrum software development teams, comprising 10 developers, to deliver critical enhancements to the "Discovery" billing and CIS/CRM application, supporting millions of customers across 15 states

Interviewed, evaluated, and recommended new hires in order to build teams for various projects

Architected and developed a scalable enrollment website using a technology stack including CSS, HTML, MVC, jQuery, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, directly impacting customer satisfaction and driving business growth

Collaborated and liaised with cross-functional teams to identify optimal solutions and ensure their timely implementation for Back Office and B2B divisions, resulting in improved efficiency and increased customer satisfaction

Modernized development practices by implementing TFS and Nuget, transitioning to a Nuget-centric architecture, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leading to faster development cycles and higher-quality software

Enhanced team productivity and quality by evaluating tools, processes, and procedures, and identifying opportunities for optimization, contributing to increased team morale and reduced project timelines

Empowered team members by providing guidance, mentorship, and career development opportunities, fostering a high-performing and engaged team

Presidential Life Insurance Company

Software Development Team Lead

September 2011 – March 2013

Developed Board of Directors site (SQL Server, ASP.NET 4.0, C#, AJAX, Telerik's r.a.d. controls, LINQ) for scheduling meetings, recording minutes, managing documents, and communication

Built data validation site (MVC4, Entity Framework 5, C#, SQL Server 2005, ASP) to compare system of record to exported data

Adopted and rolled out SharePoint 2007 for project management, including user training and template review/creation for wikis, pages, sites, lists, and web parts

Created and instituted development standards for the department

Reviewed, recommended, and implemented new technologies for development and maintenance of existing sites

Evaluated team performance with VP of IT for hiring/firing decisions

Implemented Team Foundation Server within the department UPS

(Consultant for Avanade) Software Development Manager March 2010 – September 2011

Spearheaded a global, Agile team of onshore and offshore developers, successfully delivering critical projects on time and within budget. Collaborated with MQSeries group, Shipping & Operations, and IT Leadership to bridge communication gaps between onshore and offshore teams, facilitate information flow, and ensure alignment on technical design and implementation

Implemented Scrum methodology to organize project delivery and ensure team collaboration

Defined and enforced development standards specific to the project and environment, promoting stability and consistent code quality

Gathered and documented requirements for long-term projects and ad-hoc requests, ensuring clear project direction

Championed team members by advocating for recognition and fostering a cohesive team spirit across diverse locations

LAWRENCE FARRELL

Perry Systems, Inc

Software Development Team Lead

September 2009 – January 2010

Optimized Content Management System (SQL Server 2005, C#, ASP.NET 3.5) to handle 2 million requests per hour, significantly improving performance and scalability

Led offshore development team in the implementation of the CMS enhancements

Developed centralized knowledge base using SharePoint 2007 to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing between developers and product managers

Established development standards (SVN, SQL, naming conventions) to ensure code quality and maintainability

Automated file upload process (Winforms, C# 3.5, SQL Server 2005) for designers, reducing upload time from 8-12 hours to 30 seconds. This system streamlined the workflow and improved efficiency KPMG

(Consultant to FTE) Senior Application Architect & Technical Manager August 2006 – September 2009

Formed and nurtured a talented, high-performing, cross-functional team, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting knowledge sharing

Brought team from 2 to 11 developers plus several QAs including interviewing, hiring, reviewing and occassionally terminating non-performing team members

Architected and delivered Institutes Platform, a multi-tenant platform for marketing websites, reducing development costs by 80% and deployment speed by 90%

Led a multi-year, $4+ million development and maintenance project, successfully delivering the Institutes Platform and other critical applications

Saved over $4 million by developing PRC Online, a proposal tracking website that streamlined proposal development

Championed Agile methodologies by conducting Scrum meetings and fostering a collaborative development environment

Increased development efficiency by:

o Creating a reusable code library to reduce development efforts o Adopting new technologies to improve speed, stability, and maintainability o Designing and implementing departmental standards for consistent code practices o Shared knowledge by launching a "Lunch and Learn" initiative for technology adoption Thomson Group

Consultant – Software Development Team Lead

December 2005 – August 2006

Developed a SaaS product using a 3-tier architecture (AJAX, SQL Server 2000, XML, VB.NET 2.0, ASP.NET 2.0) to efficiently access and present data to clients. This innovative product utilized configuration-driven fields and data types to provide flexibility and adaptability for each client independently

Created and optimized complex stored procedures (SQL Server 2000) exceeding 2,000 lines to efficiently handle dynamic data access and manipulation in XML formats

Led a development team in designing and coding a corporate workflow tax application (ASP.NET 2.0, VB.NET 2.0) to streamline tax processes

Championed innovation by investigating and adopting new development tools, frameworks, and architectures to enhance efficiency, user interface design, and loading speed LAWRENCE FARRELL

Education

Pace University

Pleasantville, NY

BBA, Finance – 1991

Iona College

New Rochelle, NY

MS, Computer Science - 1997

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