Luke Wood
Lake Forest, CA • 714-***-**** • ****.****@*************.***
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luke-wood-97494227 • Website: http://www.3dsolarsystem.com/LukeWood
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative and results-driven Senior Developer with over two decades of expertise driving advancements in software development, optimizing database management, and pioneering Internet-Of-Things (IoT) solutions. Entrusted with leadership roles that showcase a proven commitment to excellence and propel organizational success. Delivering impactful applications across industries, ranging from advanced automotive safety systems to financial analytics tools, earning recognition as a ‘consummate professional’.
Spearheaded technical solutions that align with strategic objectives, while leveraging out-of-the-box vision to solve complex problems and a focus on the big picture. Software development, database design, and programming with precision, ensuring solutions that are technically robust and strategically aligned, complemented by hands-on expertise in development tools and programming languages.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C#, VB.NET, Visual C++, ANSI C, JavaScript, VisualBasic
Web Technologies: ASP.NET, AJAX, SOAP API, HTML/CSS, XML/XSLT, JSON
Databases: MS-SQL Server, MySQL, MS-Access, Oracle
Tools: Visual Studio, Sql Server Management Studio, IIS, Excel, Word, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Other Expertise: Encryption (RC4, Public/Private Key), RegEx, SSL/TLS management
WORK HISTORY
Rand-McNally/Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Senior Developer Irvine, CA January 2013 – April 2025
Development and maintenance of near-real-time automotive safety monitoring website and data acquistion systems for ~60,000 vehicles.
Converted T-SQL procedures and tables to MySQL for platform migration and database performance.
Designed and deployed C#.NET applications, services, and webpages with JavaScript-based UI.
Developed video markup for “Augmented-Reality” gauges in video (‘VAML’).
Managed database processes, including resizing, scripting, and encryption.
Prototyped public/private key encryption to secure data between JavaScript and C#.
Collaborated within Agile team sprints to ensure timely delivery of features and system updates.
Designed and maintained SOAP API integrations for seamless client application functionality.
Performed system deployments and database backups as acting DevOps lead.
Advisys
Senior Developer Newport Beach, CA March 2007 - December 2012
Built Financial analysis website tools using C#.NET and VB.NET.
Ported legacy VB6 applicaton code to .NET website for “Financial Calculators”.
Spearheaded customer management tool using JavaScript Ext.Js library.
Developed XML/XSLT transformations for dynamic content generation.
Gateway Computer
Senior Developer Tustin, CA Sep 2006 - Mar 2007
Modernized software using ASP, VB6, and C#.NET, XML/XSLT and JavaScript/ECMAScript.
Designed a recall notification system powered by .NET and Oracle database integration.
Cna Trust/Union Bank
Developer/Administrator Costa Mesa, CA May 2002 - September 2006
Rebuilt 401k management website with XML/XSLT and ASP.NET.
Integrated OmniPlus bank applications into web platforms using OmniScript and SQL.
Implemented RC4 encryption on classic ASP website.
Salesmation
Senior Web Developer Newport Beach, CA June 2000 - October 2001
Managed a small team of developers creating accounting and registration systems.
Authored server-side components and implemented email content rendering.
Newport Communications
Web/Network/Typographer Irvine, CA October 1987 - May 2000
Transitioned color magazines from traditional Typesetting to Desktop Publishing.
Created and maintained websites with HTML, CSS and JavaScript for business publications.
Automated and developed directories using VisualBasic, SQL, and HTML.
EDUCATION
Specialized Training: Pascal, Assembly Language, C#, MFC (C++), CNE, WebSphere
CITIZENSHIP
U.S. Citizen
REFERENCES
Todd Yoshikawa, DBA, Bendix/RandMcNally, ****.*********@***********.***;
Doug Phillips, CEO, Bendix/RandMcNally, ****.********@***********.***;
Hans Molin, CTO, Bendix/RandMcNally, ****.*****@***********.***;
Clarke Retzer, Sr Director Engineering, Bendix/RandMcNally, ******.******@***********.***;
Ryan Piwonka, Sr. Web Developer, Advisys – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-piwonka-7a512b9/
Jim Connolly, Former E-Services Manager, Union Bank – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jconnolly05/
AWARDS
Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement Award – American Business Media