Charles Robledo
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Employment History
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Senior WPF Developer Consultant
TestingXPerts
Azure cloud-based enterprise application providing Insurance software infrastructure for clients, adjustors, financial experts, agents. The entire gamut of industry providers of services. I worked on adding a new react document with persistent storage in SQL database table and C#-based functions and microservices with maintenance of NuGet packages. Modified Functional API code to accommodate changes to various resource
11/2023 - 03/2024
Senior WPF .Net Developer
ABS
WPF developer for the next generation rules, guidelines, and graphical UI application for the maritime shipbuilding industry. C# is the primary language along with Eyeshot Graphical 3rd party app. This was a non-standard implementation of WPF given that the predominant graphical interface was a 2D/3D UI (Eyeshot). What are termed Plain Old Common Objects (POCOS) formed the functional infrastructure to support the graphics UI. I did mostly C# coding fixing errors or completing implementations along with new and enhanced C# classes. Working on the graphical interface was integral to my work.
02/2022 - 08/2023
Tech .Net Lead/Front-end Developer
TCS
Worked as a front-end developer using .Net 6.0.2, (Core) Visual Studio, Visual Code, SQL Developer (Oracle) and AngularJS. Minimal React was re-used as part of the legacy implementation. It was compatible with the Angular update and thus left in place for authorization services. The primary goal was to migrate a Verizon billing application from ASP.Net which was developed with Visual Studio 15.0 using Visual Studio 22.0 and Net 6. Many modifications required to bring it into the modern era of web application design and implementation. Including modifying and correcting REST APIs with the usual HTTPS protocols and CRUD supporting functions. Also created several server deployment spaces for the new code with IIS as the primary tool. Trained for AWS Solutions Architect Associate but as yet not taken the certification exam.
06/2021 - 11/2021
Senior WPF .Net Developer Consultant
Hewlett-Packard Inc, Houston, TX
Working in the Z Light Studio group which is a team tasked to develop a hybrid business/gaming system which allows for game developers to build an environment which will also handle common business system functions. Implementation and test of software supporting the configuration of multiple applications and hardware peripheral systems for global users. Primarily working with C#, WPF, and legacy architecture, as well as, Event implementation to interface with backend hardware device functionality. Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 4.6.1
09/2019 - 07/2020
Senior WPF .Net Developer Consultant
Hewlett-Packard Inc, Houston, TX
Senior Developer Consultant Working in the PRISM group which is a team in the Global Infrastructure and Security Division. Ported C++ to WPF C#. Implementation and test of software supporting the configuration and deployment of software systems to their hardware manufacturers and other partners. Primarily working with C++ and C#. Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 4.5
05/2019 - 08/2019
Senior WPF .Net Developer Consultant
S & B Engineering, Houston, TX
Senior Developer Consultant Worked on the completion of phase two of a project that is implemented with C#, WPF, with .Net 4.7 Implemented a templated user control with two custom search text and list boxes. Implemented a REST API service using JSON based data transfer and endpoints. Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 4.5
05/2018 - 01/2019
Senior Developer Consultant
Howco, Houston, TX
Senior Developer Consultant C# and VB.Net are the targeted languages with WPF and Winforms as the user interface. Employed Versions 4.0, and 4.6.1 of the .net frameworks. HRS was implemented using WinForms with Dapper, Entity Framework and Lightspeed to create the UI-backend database support (SQL) Most of the code was implemented using ADO supported by the Object resource managers to transfer data to and from the backend servers. Support and new feature development for two applications called HRS (Human Resource Management and QNG (management of company metals product). DevExpress was used as the primary design framework with additional tool support utilizing Mindscape Lightspeed. Report tool used to generate Excel and CSV file types Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 4.5. Also designed and implemented Senior management level report using RDLC and modified other general reports.
05/2017 - 04/2018
Tech WPF Lead - WPF-Engsps
InfoSys, Ltd, Austin, TX
Tech Lead - WPF-Engsps at Dell in Austin, TX Working on a project that is highly customized with C++, C#, WPF, WinForms, Win32, UWP and other technologies such as .net 4.5. Net Core was used for UWP implementation of Camera functions My role as the WPF technology lead is to be one of the primary UI developers and also serve as a technical liaison for an offshore group of testers. Project was situated at Dell Corporation in Austin Texas and targeted what was called their Rugged Line of laptops that were designed to be used in field work for such environments as oilfield, military, police, and firefighting. The intent of the project was to take Dell low level functions such as camera operations, user preference settings, and emergency contingency functions to a higher more user friendly interface. All work was done in .Net 4.0-4.5 and Net Core 2.0
08/2016 - 04/2017
Software WPF Engineer
Industrial Networks, Houston, TX
Software Engineer C# and VB.Net are the targeted languages with WPF and UWP as the user interface Multithreading command pattern was used extensively in conjunction with the MVVM pattern XAML, XML, Windows CE, .NET Compact Primary technology is Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar Barcode functionality Work targeted hardware types are mobile devices such as handheld and tablet platforms Visual Studio 2010, and 2015 are used in the course of development. Employ Versions 4.0, and 4.6.1 of the .net frameworks. Net Core 1.0 was used to implement UWP components Employ T-SQL Server Versions 2014. Deployed app systems to the Microsoft Store using the developer portal.
07/2014 - 03/2016
Software Lead WPF Developer
Enerflex Inc, Houston, TX
Software Developer C# is the targeted language with WPF and WinForms as the user interface Multithreading techniques were used to offload IO operations to facilitate better UI responsiveness XAML, XML .NET framework with C# algorithmic library comprised the architectural foundation Ported C++, and Access database to C#, WPF, and T-SQL Azure database Visual Studio 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015 were used in the course of development. Employed Versions 4.0, 4.5, and 4.5.1 of the .net frameworks. Employed T-SQL Server Versions 2012, 2014, and 2016, and T-SQL Azure. Deployed SQL Server databases to Azure Cloud based resources which required identity management configurations and proper management of database secure access. 3rd party libraries employed were Xceed WPF toolkit and PDFTron. Utilized the support features for WinForms and WPF to manage data materialization on the UI. Managed the display of help files, windows, and pages supporting fixed and flow document form layouts with AvalonDock features. Created a unique suite of functions and UI properties to automate P&ID generation Used The Xceed WPF toolkit to facilitate an interactive and intuitive interface. Used custom IType editors on properties supported by the Xceed property grid to enable very flexible and fluid property responses to user inputs. Integrated T-SQL Azure to allow enterprise level management of data Ported an in-house library of mathematical algorithms from C++ and VBA to C#. Enhanced the in-house algorithms with new mathematics such as a system pressure calculator. Used Ariel and HySys Automation libraries for data transformation. Researched converting front end technology from WPF desktop to WPF Web to include ASP.NET, MVVM with JavaScript type libraries with REST services
07/2013 - 05/2014
Primary Developer
GeoControl Systems, Houston, TX
Primary Developer Enhanced web application conducting human health research for primarily human spaceflight. Implemented requirements for a public web site. Support and enhanced T-SQL Server 2012 database. Utilized ASP.NET, HTML5, XML, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, ASMX SOAP Web Services, Webforms, C#, T-SQL Server 2005/2008, .NET, ASP.NET, and Visual Studio 2012. Also used RDL/RDLC to maintain reporting system. Managed hosting on secure Windows Server 2003 platforms employing IIS 6.0 and all tiers of security and permission protocols as well as integrated SharePoint features.
04/2013 - 06/2013
Software Lead WPF Engineer Contractor
Realtime Oilfield Technology, Houston, TX
Software Engineer Contractor Utilized, WPF, WinForms VISUAL Studio 2010, C#, .net, XAML, T-SQL Server 2008 to develop a prototype charting system for all types of oil field real time and logged well data telemetry in the form of WITSML. XAML, XML, WITSML Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 4.0
03/2012 - 04/2013
Software WPF Engineer Contractor
Weatherford International, Houston, TX
Software Engineer Contractor C#, WPF, and .NET comprised the architectural framework XAML, XML Contributed to Weatherford's Geoscience Research and Development organization tasked to develop a well planning tool. Focus is on analysis of formation and trajectory survey points to optimize tool choice, directional, and overall efficiency for drilling operations. Data transformation processes from WITSML input. Software engineer development, test plan implementation, and generated documentation. Participated in development environment consisting of a multi-tier MVVM framework that uses Entity Framework, WPF, XAML, and T-SQL Server. Utilized Visual Studio 2010 as the primary development interface while employing a number of add-in libraries such as Infragistics, Expression Blend, log4net, and Tonga Ported Oracle 10g database data and functions to T-SQL Server stored procedures. Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 4.0.
12/2010 - 08/2011
Software Engineer Contractor
Sensor Design Group, Houston, TX
Software Engineer Contractor Performed software maintenance/new development of a real time high data throughput pipe testing in-house application called DigiPro Used Visual Studio 2008, T-SQL Server 2008 and C++ code maintenance, C#, XML. Utilized WinForms for UI development. Employed 3rd party controls libraries ComponentOne and National Instruments with WinForms functionality to create graphs and charts to display high data flow generated by electromagnetically driven digital sensors for flaw detection testing algorithms. Modified existing reports using RDL/RDLC to accommodate ongoing changes in the application. Conducted research with several tools to enable message passing within the applications distributed system architecture. MSMQ was examined and appeared to be the best mechanism available given the potential costs of implementation. Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 3.5.
01/2001 - 10/2010
Software Engineer / Systems Analyst
United Space Alliance, Houston, TX
C/C++ were the primary languages used for 9 years.
Software Engineer / Systems Analyst Last year work was performed on translating an Access database to SQL. WPF was used to implement GUI. Processed diagnostic information from the International Space Station multiplexer /de-multiplexer hardware configuration. Performed development and peripheral testing for Caution & Warning Summary functions which track anomalous shuttle or station behaviors. Developed / tested software in the Software for Orbital Consumables in Real time for Atmospheric, Thermal, and Electrical Systems area using C. Supported two major GUI applications and the DLL's for the system, Mechanical Systems, Electrical and Power Systems Analysis, and Command & Data Handler Systems. Ported C based applications from DEC Alpha systems to HP Linux. Performed software development of GUI applications using C for the Space Shuttle GPCs (General Purpose Computers). Designed / developed multiple Visual Studio 2008 / T-SQL Server 2005 applications using C#. Added functionality to the server processes using Xt, Motif developer interface and C language in the Command and Data Handler Systems area Used all of the standard .NET libraries for version 3.5. .
06/1999 - 01/2001
Software Programmer/Ground Control Officer
Cimarron Software, Houston, TX
Software Programmer/Ground Control Officer Supported Mission Evaluation Room software using C/C++ client/server design principles. Created a Crystal Reports based report for changes in each mission configuration Performed system administrator duties in support of missions. Worked as a Ground Control Officer for Space Shuttle and Space Station missions.
Education History
05/2001
Computer Science
Master's Degree
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
12/1993
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
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