Software Developer C#

James W. Ouzts, Jr.

Madison, MS *****

601-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/james-ouzts-5b329124

Software Developer with over 10 years of experience. Proficient in C#, .NET, and SQL with a proven track record of executing maintenance and enhancing functionalities for various platforms. Eager to leverage unique expertise in modern software solutions to drive innovation and streamline processes at any organization.

Skills

C#, .NET Framework up to 4.8, .NET Core 3-8, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, SQL database design, SQL Stored Procedures (including optimization and performance tuning), Microsoft MVC, Microservice Architecture, Angular 16, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery, design patterns, Version Control (Git, Subversion, Team Foundation Server (TFS)), RESTful Web Services, SOLID, WinForms, WebForms, Crystal Reports, Agile and Waterfall Methodologies, Powershell, Swagger, JSON, XML

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi

Juris Doctor, Tulane University. New Orleans, Louisiana

Experience

Career Break, March 2025– Present

Recovery from COVID while reassessing my career direction and exploring new software development opportunities.

Blue Modus, Denver, CO

Senior Solution Lead, Remote January 2025 to March 2025

Assisted technical director with a migration of client website from Sitecore to Umbraco.

Epividian, Raleigh, NC

Software Developer, Remote December 2023 to January 2025

Performed maintenance and bug-fixing on a healthcare analytic application migrated from Sharepoint to a modern Angular 16/.Net platform.

Key Achievements

Trained the development team on the creation and use of NUGET packages. This resulted in significant elimination of duplicated code across multiple applications.

Authored enhancements for existing legacy Microsoft MVC survey management application.

Wrote C# class libraries that matched codes in NIH’s Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) to Epividian’s internal codes.d Medical Language System

Medical Solutions, Omaha, NE

Software Developer, Remote October 2020 to October 2023

Implemented back-end for a protocol microservice and accompanying API, an application designed to compile and track documentation required for nursing job applicants. Application was written in C#, .Net Core 3.1, and Entity Framework against a SQL Server database using Microsoft Service Fabric for the microservice architecture. Occasionally used Power Automate to leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 data. Troubleshooted Microsoft Azure CI/CD pipelines. Conducted code reviews.

Key Achievements

Developed a rules engine for determining required documents for a travel nursing engagement. Application was written in C# using a rules pattern (https://www.michael-whelan.net/rules-design-pattern/). Database design was also mine.

Conducted a lunch-and-learn course on unit testing best practices for all department developers

Endpoint Clinical, San Francisco, CA

Software Developer, Remote February 2018 to October 2020

Modified, customized, and maintained an existing SaaS application for a clinical drug trial software suite. Build related applications in C# using ASP.Net Web Forms, Entity data layer (with LINQ), and SQL Server Database.

Key Achievements:

Recipient of a Customer Service Excellence award for execution on an integration project.

Afflink, Tuscaloosa, AL

Software Developer, Remote August 2014 to February 2018

Worked collaboratively with internal business stakeholders to gather requirements for implementations. Translated needs into technical requirements and project implementation plans.

Key Achievements:

Developed conference planning website—an enhancement to a legacy ASP.Net (C#) intranet site with SQL Server 2008 R2 database and a ADO.Net data layer—for marketing department.

Built key components for a SaaS multi-tenant supply chain website for hospitality and education industries in C# using the MVC Framework, ASP .Net Razor, Entity data layer (with LINQ), and SQL Server Database. Many of the functions for this site required access to and integration with the company’s Microsoft Dynamics AX database.

Valley Food Services, Flowood, MS

Software Developer April 2012 to August 2014

Managed multiple concurrent software development projects, from scope through delivery. Performed research and development and executed testing phases, troubleshooting issues and fixing bugs.

Key Achievements:

Led conversion from Visual Source Safe to Team Foundation Server, resulting in improved code tracking and efficiency.

Built a custom SharePoint application for corporate intranet, converting existing financial reports from ActiveReports to SQL Server Reporting Services and creating a SharePoint-based application to interface with reports.

Gathered requirements for, designed, and developed background check application on SharePoint, significantly improving candidate tracking and reporting capabilities.

Career Note: Also worked as a Senior Consultant for Third Day Solutions, LLC (formerly Nichols Infotec and Computer Science Corporation) from 12/1997 to 2/2006 and a Programmer II for American Healthtech from 2/2006 to 3/2012

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