Software Engineer Developer

EDWARD WILKERSON, JR.

773-***-****

*** * **** **, *******, Illinois 60619

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

SUMMARY

Dedicated and experienced Software Engineer with over two decades of experience in developing and maintaining software systems. Skilled in a wide range of programming languages and technologies, with a proven track record of success in creating innovative solutions for various industries.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer (remote)

Cerro Gordo County, Mason City, IA (2022-2024)

- Develop, manage, and maintain software systems for county government operations, including budgets, reports, and websites

- Proficient in C#, C++, VB, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, HTML, Telerik, ASP.Net, Java, XML, SQL Server, Json, Git, Visual Studio, Powerbuilder and more

- Lead the conversion of PHP sites to Blazor (ASP.NET 8) and transformed XML-based systems to JSON

- Create scripts and stored procedures using SSMS and SQL Server 2019

Software Developer

Chicago Dryer, Chicago, IL (2017-2022)

- Design and implement software systems to monitor and track metrics for industrial laundry processes

- Develop CHI•Trac, a web-based reporting system for industrial laundries, including frontend and backend design

- Utilize .Net, SQL Server, Angular, CSS, Bootstrap, AWS, SSRS, Json, Linq, Soap XML, Salesforce and Typescript for mobile front end development

- Create and maintain internal and external websites, and design web-based forms and reporting systems

Software Developer

Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL (2007-2017)

- Develop and maintain software systems for research initiatives and public/private data storage

- Design and create websites and databases for wildlife conservation projects

- Converted Access and Excel projects to SQL Server for web access

- Utilize .Net, SQL Server, Data Modeling, Visual Studio, Telerik, CSS, AWS, MySQL, HL7, Arc GIS for mobile front end development

- Manage test and production servers on Windows Server and AWS

- Collaborate with USDA and AZA on training videos and conference presentations

Independent Contractor

Chicago, IL (2000-present)

- Design, develop, and deploy websites for clients using Drupal, SquareSpace, and WordPress

- Create web apps for iOS and Android platforms

Staff Level 1 Software Developer

Insuresoft, University Park, IL (2000-2006)

- Maintain insurance software systems written in C and C++

- Utilize .Net, Visual Studio, FoxPro, Microsoft Project, Source Safe and SQL Server

- Customize the Diamond Insurance system for clients and complete special projects

- Develop scripts, reports, and software features for clients

Software Consultant

Aspire of Illinois, Westchester, IL (1998-1999)

- Modify and enhance an existing database using MS Access

- Generate reports based on SQL queries and perform database maintenance tasks

EDUCATION

Governors State University, Park Forest, IL

- Programming for Mobile Devices

- Programming in VB.Net

- Introduction to Java

Prairie State University, Chicago Heights, IL

- Advanced Java

- Introduction to Visual Basic

- Online courses in C++

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

- Bachelor of Arts in Music

REPRESENTATIVE PRESENTATIONS

- Wilkerson, E., Santymire R., Armstrong, D. (2010). Managing Data for Wildlife Endocrinology. International Society for Wildlife Endocrinology 1st Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

- Wilkerson, E., Santymire R., Armstrong, D. (2011). Data Integrity for the Wildlife Endocrinology Database. International Society for Wildlife Endocrinology 2nd Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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