.Net Developer Software

RANDOLPH ALLEN JOSEPH

Virginia Beach, VA ***** 757-***-****

**********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjoseph757

Seeking position as a Senior .Net Developer

SUMMARY

As a highly skilled .NET Software Developer, I am ready to contribute to the success of your organization as a valuable member of the development team with a proven ability to deliver outstanding results and a passion for innovation. I bring a commitment to excellence to any software development project by utilizing my wealth of technical expertise along with my strong problem-solving abilities.

SKILLS

Programming Languages: C#, VB.NET, VB6

.NET Frameworks: .NET Framework: .NET 4.X, .NET Core 1.x – .NET 8.0

Web Development: ASP.NET (Web Forms/MVC/Web API/Blazor/MAUI/Core+, Razor, Razor Pages, Blazor Server, Blazor WASM), CQRS, REST

Databases: MS SQL Server, MS Access, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

ORM: Entity Framework, Entity Framework Core (Code-First, Database-First), LINQ, LINQ2SQL, ADO

Development Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code

Web Servers: IIS, Azure Web Apps

Version Control: Git (Azure DevOps/Scrum – Agile), GitHub, Atlassian Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket

Collaboration: Slack, MS Teams, Confluence, LucidChart

Containerization: Docker Desktop (Linux and MS)

Scripting: PowerShell

Security: OWASP Security principles, Tenable.io/Qualsys

Cloud: Microsoft Azure (various), Azure Data Studio, Azure Storage Explorer

Other: SSIS/DTS, SSRS, BIDS, ETL, Salesforce, WSL/WSL2, PDF Digital Signing (iText7 and GlobalSign), jQuery, Javascript/Typescript, Twitter Bootstrap, Automapper, MediatR, Clean Architecture, Telerik Control Suite, Crystal Reports

EXPERIENCE

FEB 2024 – PRESENT

SENIOR .NET SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. (GDIT) – FALLS CHURCH, VA

Developed and enhanced existing complex business applications using C#, ASP.NET, Bootstrap, SQL Server, SSRS and Crystal Reports to support the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s (OCFO) Consolidated Business Systems, used by over 14,000 users to fulfill the agency’s mission to promote energy independence, scientific research, and protect the nation through nuclear security.

Collaborated with programmers and business analysts to interpret business requirements into effective technical solutions in an Agile development environment.

Applied extensive knowledge of relational database concepts, collaborating with Database Administrators (DBAs) to maintain application data service availability.

Developed and maintained technical documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) to ensure clarity and compliance.

Worked closely with QA teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.

Partnered with customer support teams to diagnose and resolve application defects, improving user satisfaction.

SEPT 2023 – NOV 2023

SENIOR FULL-STACK .NET SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

TMGUSA, INC. – HANOVER, VA

Led the successful execution of a groundbreaking project for a new project for a brokered site facilities management initiative through visionary leadership and innovative development strategies. Crafted cutting-edge products utilizing C#, Visual Studio 2022, Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Web App using ASP.NET 8, Web API 8, ASP.NET Blazor WASM, and .NET MAUI 8 Android and IOS mobile apps, seamlessly deployed on Microsoft Azure through DevOps pipeline for multiple environments.

Drove project success as a thoughtful Project Manager, self-motivated Product Owner, and hands-on Primary Lead Developer. Fostered iterative collaboration with stakeholders and end users, consistently exceeding objectives and goals. Orchestrated weekly stakeholder collaboration meetings via Azure DevOps boards via MS Teams, extracting valuable insights into business requirements and facilitating enhancements.

Distinguished as the subject matter expert (SME) within the .NET-based development team, contributing to the team's collective expertise. Standardized web-based applications to industry benchmarks, championing excellence alongside a newly formed IT team.

Merged third-party code seamlessly, adeptly resolving website and server challenges, from deployment to ongoing maintenance. Pioneered continuous research on emerging products and technologies, staying at the forefront of evolving industry trends under management guidance. Nurtured the professional growth of team members through personalized training and development initiatives, including third-party coursework.

Exemplified commitment to quality assurance, executing rigorous benchmark testing and precisely documenting solution functionality.

JULY 2016 – APRIL 2023

SENIOR FULL-STACK .NET SOFTWARE ARCHITECT ENGINEER

PARADIGM, INC. – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Successfully contributed to the development of a multi-patented validatable Digital Credential solution for Higher Education to combat fraud while producing in excess of over 1.85 million credentials since launch using a multi-tiered system utilizing multiple tech .NET tech stacks from .NET 4.8 - .NET 7. (Ex: https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/ )

Successfully completed three Proof of Concept (POC) web sites for the company’s "ScholarRecord" initiative, achieving a more streamlined and clarified version of learner's traditional scholastic transcript via .NET Razor pages via .NET 5 –.NET 7. Project presently in Beta.

(Ex: https://secure.cecredentialtrust.com/credential/validate/80dbc6a0-6ccf-4ba3-aad8-89b2ae22ffa9343f691721647b5a263f3f3f3f43243b72625a69424e426f59774c2f6671426c6d3963777a673d3d/ )

Designed and implemented a suite of projects to enable students to easily reorder replacement credentials from institutions' “.edu” websites, seamlessly integrating with the company's finalized ordering intake platform. Employed .NET Blazor Server (.NET 5 and .NET 6) initially and transitioned to .NET 7 Blazor WASM for future-proofing the investment in the .NET tech stack. (Ex: https://portal.paradigm-corp.com/credential/reorder/placeorder/6f674a6479434447663057513353704d757357667541 )

Initiated ideation with .NET MAUI/Blazor hybrid for the company’s "Live Records" initiative, revolutionizing users' interaction with U.S. State Government entities to streamline processes for record keeping to assist in reducing fraud.

Led the team in consolidating and modernizing the company's internal applications, reducing the number from 12 to 3 for a more cohesive user and stakeholder experience (.NET 5/6) . Phase II to include .NET MAUI/Blazor hybrid (to replace WPF/Prism platform).

Provided leadership and management to the development team as the Senior Architect Engineer, fostering a collaborative and transparent mindset to deliver high-quality software.

Inspired and motivated a talented team to achieve their goals and commitments, focusing on automation, clean coding standards, and security practices to increase efficiency and deliver world-class solutions.

Owned the full development lifecycle, from design to final user acceptance, utilizing Scrum (Agile) methodologies.

Collaborated with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Stakeholders to align product and technical roadmaps with project plans in a timely manner.

Orchestrated the setup and management of development, testing, QA, and production environments to Implement efficient deployment strategies by coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring rapid and error-free delivery of projects.

Excelled as a dynamic and results-driven MS SQL Server DBA, demonstrating expert proficiency in both administration and architecture by spearheading database administration, implementing robust security measures, and ensuring seamless data integrity as well as architecting high-performance database solutions to resulting in optimal system efficiency and responsiveness.

Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices, programming concepts, and tool/technology selection.

Utilized various technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, Visual Studio, MVC, Web Forms, Web API, Razor, Blazor, MAUI, Identity Services, WPF/MVVM, Community Toolkit, Windows Services, SQL Server, and other client-side and server-side tech stacks such as jQuery, Node.js, React.js and Angular with Javascript/Typescript as needed.

NOV 2013 – JULY 2016

SENIOR .NET SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

WEB TEKS, INC. – CHESAPEAKE, VA

Developed, enhanced, and maintained software applications in the Microsoft .NET stack for clients in various Lines of Businesses (LOBs).

Designed and executed complex solutions using C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, MVC, Web Forms, Web API, and other client-side and server-side tech stacks, including Salesforce integration.

Managed client meetings to gain insights into their business needs and collaborated on solution strategies.

Led and served as a subject matter expert (SME) for software production in .NET-based development teams.

Constructed web-based applications to industry standards, both independently and collaboratively with small and medium-sized teams.

Integrated and managed third-party code, resolving website and server issues, including deployment and maintenance.

Conducted research on emerging products and technologies, staying current with changing technologies under management guidance. Provided training and personal growth opportunities.

Ensured quality assurance and conducted benchmark testing, documenting solution functionality.

SEPT 2012 – NOV 2013

MANAGED IT SERVICES CO-MANAGER

KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Managed and oversaw the handling of client networks and software applications, including triage, troubleshooting, and patch management, utilizing the company's RMM solution, ConnectWise, for effective Managed IT problem solving and project planning.

Coordinated and collaborated in the day-to-day operations of the company's Managed IT Services division, providing both managerial guidance and technical expertise as an SME/Engineer.

Advised clients on their hardware and software product procurement needs, as well as recommended and implemented security best practices.

NOV 2009 – SEPT 2012

SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Spearheaded application development in the Managed IT Services division, leveraging the full .NET and SQL Server tech stack.

Collaborated with the team to develop, maintain, and enhance custom in-house LOB applications for the Sales Team, successfully completing automation projects such as a connector for ConnectWise and QuickBooks accounting software.

Acted as a Service Desk Engineer, promptly addressing client ticket requests through ConnectWise.

Tracked and escalated issues for a diverse range of clientele and Line of Business applications.

Functioned as the primary ConnectWise Administrator.

EDUCATION

COMPUTER SCIENCE, TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Major: Journalism & Computer Science (not completed)

Related coursework: Audited courses in various Universities in the Hampton Roads area

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Concentration in Language Arts, Mathematics, Electronics and Drafting

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