Software Development C#

Dustin Cary Ruckman

Email: ******@*******.*** Phone: 985-***-**** Location: Covington, LA

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dustinruckman

Professional Summary

Seasoned technology leader with 25+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure, and IT strategy. Proven track record in managing global, remote teams across multiple time zones and leading large-scale digital transformations. Adept at cost optimization, software architecture, and compliance, including SOC II certification. Extensive experience in modernizing applications, transitioning monolithic systems to scalable microservices, and driving Agile development in distributed environments. Passionate about leveraging technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation.

Core Skills & Expertise

Leadership: Development management, Agile & Scrum, remote team leadership

Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, cost optimization, SOC II compliance

Software Development: C#, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework

Architecture: Microservices, API development, cloud-native applications

Database Management: MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle

Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Git-Flow, Team Foundation Services

Professional Experience

Chief Technology Officer

Suretys Inc., New Haven, CT (Remote) 08/2022 – Present

Transformation of the company’s IT infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.

Spearheaded the completion of SOC II certification for compliance and security.

Reduced Azure operational costs by 30% in the first year while maintaining staff and performance.

Managed a fully remote development team across the U.S., India, and Canada.

Designed the migration of a monolithic application to microservices architecture.

Provided technical guidance to developers, ensuring adherence to best practices in software design and cloud security.

Development Executive

GCR Inc. / PCC, Windsor, CT (Remote) 09/2017 – 02/2024

Managed the development of a complex workflow engine for Secretary of State offices across Nevada, Arizona, and Virginia.

Oversaw Agile/Scrum workflows and led distributed teams across multiple countries.

Conducted code reviews, performance optimizations, and technical mentorship for developers.

Created project budgets, tracked development progress, and ensured project profitability.

Programmer / Analyst III

Gilsbar Inc., Covington, LA 10/2016 – 08/2017

Led the migration of a legacy VB Web Forms system to a modern ASP.NET Core MVC application.

Implemented a mobile-first UI using Telerik Kendo UI, Angular.js, and Bootstrap.

Managed a team of five developers, coordinating Agile workflows and Kanban methodologies.

Software Developer, Special Project Manager

Jefferson Medical Associates, Laurel, MS 09/2009 – 08/2016

Upgraded a legacy C# WinForms application for ONC Meaningful Use Certification.

Designed a multi-user system to prevent data loss and improve staff efficiency.

Reduced server load by 75% through database optimizations.

Owner, Lead Designer & Programmer

Twisted Burrito Game Studio 01/2009

Developed and published three titles leveraging Unity3D (C#) and web technologies.

Managed a team of developers and graphic artists, overseeing game design and deployment.

Technical Skills

Programming: C# (.NET Core), PHP, JavaScript, SQL (T-SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL)

Frontend: React.js, Angular.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery

Backend: ASP.NET Core MVC, Node.js, Laravel, CodeIgniter

Cloud & DevOps: Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform

Databases: MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDb, Azure CosmosDb

Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server

Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Git-Flow

Remote Work & Leadership Experience

12+ years working remotely in distributed teams across multiple time zones.

8+ years managing remote developers across three countries (U.S., India, Canada).

Successfully coordinated Agile workflows, sprint planning, and performance evaluations for global teams.

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