Ronald W Ziembinski *******@*****.*** 828-***-****
SUMMARY: Full Stack Application Developer with over 20 years of experience in application design, development and maintenance of web and mobile-compliant applications.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, .Net Core, C#, Node.js, TSQL on MSSQL, MongoDB, IIS, IIS Web Farm Load Balancing, CFML, AJAX, Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise, Oracle Database, Crystal Reports, Team Foundation, ColdFusion, Lucee, Azure, AWS, JQuery, Angular (version 8), ReactJS (version 18), Bootstrap, GitHub, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Project, Docker, Restful API (JSON and XML), OAuth and JWT type security, familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley tech Audit requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Contego Investigation Services - ORLANDO, FL 11/2024 – Current
Senior Full Stack Web Developer
Private investigation focused on insurance claims.
Create and supported an investigation case management web application utilizing Node.js, SQL Server, and React hosted from Azure.
Leveraged Entity Framework Core with Azure SQL Database to create efficient, scalable data models, ensuring high performance and data integrity
Implemented code-first migrations and optimized LINQ queries with EF Core, reducing downtime during schema updates and improving maintainability.
Utilized Azure Monitor and Application Insights to proactively track performance metrics, troubleshoot issues, and enhance overall system reliability.
Built an online reporting system to allow users to easily fill out forms to generate uniform investigation reports.
Designed and managed a client-side online video editing system to allow users to upload very large videos from digital camcorders utilizing JavaScript
Created and supported a secure client interface that provided confidential data, media, with the ability to stream video in compressed DivX format
Utilized GitHub version control, enabling efficient code collaboration and tracking.
Implemented and automated build and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, streamlining the development and deployment process.
Developed NodeJs Cron jobs to schedule data imports from MS Great Plains financial database to Azure SQL Database service to generate SSRS reports for use by company stakeholders.
MARKET AMERICA (SHOP.COM) – GREENSBORO, NC 11/2023 – 10/2024
Senior Full Stack Web Developer
Developed and supported multiple marketing and sales-driven websites, enhancing online presence and user engagement.
Oversaw code reviews and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for publishing solutions to production, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
Successfully integrated various web applications with public APIs (e.g., PayPal, Zoom), using RESTful principles for data communication to expand functionalities and enhance user experience.
Utilized modern frontend frameworks such as ReactJS, jQuery, and Angular to create user-friendly and interactive web experiences.
Handled backend development using ColdFusion with SQL Server for data management and application logic.
Developed and maintained SQL stored procedures for CRUD operations and reporting, utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for generating reports.
Conducted thorough code reviews using Git version control to identify and address potential issues, promoting high standards of code quality.
CISCO - BOCA RATON, FL 06/2020 – 10/2023
Consulting Engineer Mobile Messaging Technology Division
Led the technical direction for enterprise client projects, ensuring successful delivery and exceeding expectations.
Collaborated closely with clients to gather detailed business requirements and translate them into actionable technical specifications.
Utilized C# and the .NET Core framework to build robust and scalable backend APIs adhering to RESTful principles.
This facilitated efficient data exchange between client applications and the server.
Leveraged modern JavaScript frameworks like ReactJS and Angular to create user-friendly and interactive frontend experiences for customer portals.
Deployed and managed customer portals on Azure App Service and SQL Service, ensuring high availability and performance. These portals seamlessly interacted with client APIs through RESTful communication.
Utilized Azure Repos for Git version control, enabling efficient code collaboration and tracking. Implemented automated build and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, streamlining the development and deployment process.
Secured client uploaded files using Azure Storage accounts with blob storage, ensuring scalability and secure data management.
Utilizing server-side JavaScript with Rhino for specific project needs, such as mobile messaging automation.
Created and supported AWS lambda functions for API development.
Utilized Docker to test mobile applications prior to promoting to production environment.
PATRIOT NATIONAL INSURANCE GROUP - FORT LAUDERDALE FL 07/2012 – 04/2020
Director of Application Development
Workers Compensation insurance company.
Led and managed a development department with an average team size of 8 developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Spearheaded the recruitment process, identifying and onboarding top talent to ensure successful project completion.
Partnered closely with clients to gather detailed business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Effectively presented development concepts and solutions to both non-technical stakeholders and senior management, fostering understanding and buy-in.
Led the development and deployment of secure web applications hosted on Microsoft Azure, leveraging App Services, SQL Databases, and virtual machines for scalability and performance.
Developed robust and maintainable backend APIs using C# with the .NET Core framework, adhering to RESTful principles for efficient data communication.
Built user-friendly and interactive frontend experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks like ReactJS, Angular, and NGRX (for state management in complex applications).
Implemented JWT and OAuth token-based security measures to safeguard application access and data integrity.
Ensured strict adherence to SDLC guidelines throughout the development process to deliver high-quality and secure applications.
Established a rigorous code review process using GitHub to identify and address potential issues before deployment, promoting code quality and maintainability.
Successfully designed and tested a comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) plan, guaranteeing minimal downtime and ensuring site uptime 24/7 in case of unexpected events.
Imported data from an Oracle database to MS SQL Server.
Created and supported multiple financial reports utilizing Crystal Reports and Oracle database.
Prepared company applications and databases for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits, demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements and data security best practices.
VISIT ORLANDO – ORLANDO, FL 04/2010 – 06/2012
Senior Full Stack Developer
State-funded company to manage business relations with Disney.
Worked closely with the marketing department to create detailed business requirements
Updated and supported the company’s .NET CRM site utilizing ColdFusion, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Created detailed test scripts for QA department
Create and supported the company’s .NET business relationship site utilizing ColdFusion, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Created complex stored procedure queries on SQL Server for reporting
Managed all sites on an integrated server farm
Worked with Orlando Police to better understand Cyber security during hack attacks
GLOBAL OPTIONS - ORLANDO, FL 04/2006 – 03/2010
Director Web Application Developer
Largest worldwide investigative services company.
Create and supported an investigation case management application utilizing C#, ColdFusion, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Converted the companies case management application from ColdFusion to C#.
Built an online reporting system to allow users to just fill out forms to generate investigation reports utilizing ColdFusion, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Consumed Lexus Nexus’s XML webservices to perform background checks.
Designed and managed a client-side online video editing system to allow users to upload very large videos from digital camcorders utilizing JavaScript and FFMEG.
Created and supported a secure client interface that provided confidential data, media, and the ability to stream video in compressed format.
ADAPTEC - ORLANDO, FL 06/2005 – 03/2006
Full Stack Web Application Developer/ RAID Specialist
A data storage company that specialized in RAID technology.
Developed and managed a search application that connected to an Oracle database for use by the technical support department to search against prior service tickets as a knowledge base.
Responsible for the updating and maintaining the company’s knowledgebase web application utilizing .Net, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Specialized in data recovery on RAID hardware on pc and network devices.
Created and managed .NET web applications to maintain employee work time statistics.
FIRSTBANK - KETCHIKAN AK 06/2003 – 03/2005
Full Stack Web Application Developer/ IT Support Tech
Deployed and maintained all client workstations and peripherals.
Deployed and maintained all web and database servers.
Performed the scheduled data backup procedures on tape for archive.
Responsible for the creating and maintaining the company intranet site utilizing ColdFusion, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Created and managed a ColdFusion application for the use of viewing confidential over the company intranet.
Received FDIC technical training
USMC 06/1994 – 06/1998
6114 Helicopter Mechanic UH/AH-1
Inspected and serviced UH/AH-1 helicopter airframes and drive system components.
Performed all the duties relating to flight line operation on land and at sea.
Primary duty station in New River North Carolina.
Served 1 tour on the USS Saipan LHA-2 carrier.
Received Armed Forced Expeditionary Medal for military service during wartime in the Bosnia war.