D’Metrius Agurs
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PROFILE
Full Stack Developer
Seasoned developer experienced in diverse programming languages and frameworks TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C# Blazor Cold Fusion SQL JavaScript HTML CSS PHP Python Frameworks\Libraries: .Net Core .Net React Angular Entity JQuery Bootstrap Node Razor Software: Visual Studio SQL Management Unity Azure Tableau Tools: Figma Anima Google Gemini Git Rspec Ngrok Postman KeyVault SoapUI
EXPERIENCE
Brunner, Pittsburgh, PA
.Net/MsSql Developer May 2024-May 2025
Responsible for updating the front and back end tech stacks for our client A dynamic marketing agency specializing in leveraging the power of social media to achieve client objectives. My responsibilities included comprehensive updates to both the front-end user interfaces and the back-end infrastructure supporting our client's technology platforms, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. Designed, developed, and deployed the company's extranet over the course of a year as the sole member of the development team.
● Used Figma to design and mock up the layout and pages for the company extranet. With guidance from the in-house UX Designer, paths for the users to navigate from the landing page to accessing company tools were flushed out to create a seamless user experience.
● Utilizing Blazor, C# and MsSql, all the pages that were mocked in Figma were created and tested in Visual Studio and deployed using Azure Devops.
● Integration with Tableau via Connected Apps gave the ability for users to view all Workbooks and Sheets the user was given access to on the “Tableau Workbooks” page of the Extranet.
● Created tables in MsSql to house data collected from the extranet including user customization options, external user credentials (non-Brunner Employees), and time stamps for tracking errors.
● Integration with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) gave the ability for internal users to use this tool by logging in via Microsoft Authenticator.
● Utilizing Google Gemini and Blazor, created a new version of a Cold Fusion Application that was used to generate Retail Calendars for clients of the company. This was achieved by taking the old code, getting a high level analysis from Gemini and refactoring it into Blazor/C#. Pearl Insurance (Contract), Pittsburgh, PA Sept 2022 - Dec 2023 Software Engineer
Insurance company that specializes in business insurance, personal insurance, associations and unions. Worked on their two platforms, a legacy .Net project and a microservices/API project using .Net Core.
● Developed a Single Page Application using HTML and Razor Syntax that integrated with an API to retrieve member information, utilizing the DataTables plugin. This highlighted individuals flagged for personalized outreach, significantly increasing customer retention
● Used SoapUI to test and debug API calls through legacy platform and ensured the data was being received correctly
● Utilized SSMS for database operations and wrote stored procedures and SQL queries for performance optimization of pulling 10,000+ member’s data in under a minute’s time which was improved from 4 minutes previously
● Daily collaboration with cross-departmental teams for peer code reviews and project updates to ensure code was readable and functional
Gateway Health (Contract), Pittsburgh, PA Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 Software Engineer
Benefits Management company that focused on affordable, well-managed health plans and comprehensive worksite wellness services. Brought in to clear their bug queue and complete small enhancements on their platform.
● Revitalized performance of the legacy platform by rewriting both JS and C# code, specifically accelerating the retrieval of member data from minutes to just 30 seconds
● Collaborated on a daily basis with Team Leader, Senior Developers, and multiple cross-departmental teams for peer reviews and updates on project statuses
PantherX, Pittsburgh, PA Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
Software Engineer
The nation’s leading rare disease pharmacy. Documented, updated and enhanced the code base that was used for the call center teams to interface with the patients.
● Tasked with writing API calls in PHP to Tableau’s API that received pertinent information for users to access on a custom dashboard created via JS, HTML, and CSS which allowed pharmacists and business analysts to see performance metrics on medications for patients
● Spearheaded the design, coding, and testing phases for software development initiatives, utilizing C# within the .Net and .Net Core frameworks as well as Angular 7.
● Personally oversaw the identification and resolution of bugs, as well as the implementation of enhancements, ensuring seamless deployment of optimized software solutions.
● Created documentation for the legacy platform by creating wireframes and utilizing Lucid Charts for comprehensive documentation, bridging crucial knowledge gaps and enhancing onboarding for new developers
● Engaged in daily collaboration with Team Leader, Senior Developers, and cross-departmental teams, facilitating peer code reviews and providing regular updates on project statuses. Brunner, Pittsburgh, PA Nov 2018 - Dec 2020
Jr. Application Develop
Responsible for updating the front and back end tech stacks for our clientA dynamic marketing agency specializing in leveraging the power of social media to achieve client objectives. My responsibilities included comprehensive updates to both the front-end user interfaces and the back-end infrastructure supporting our client's technology platforms, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability..
● Collaborated closely with developers and project managers to conceptualize, create, and test expansive business applications tailored for our client, SEI.
● Led the design and development of new API, employing C# with .Net and .Net Core, alongside JS, HTML, Razor, and CSS. The API calls seamlessly integrated with DocuSign, streamlining signature authentication for digital document signing on the platform, ultimately enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for the client.
● Implemented "code-first" migrations using Entity and performed database queries for debugging purposes, ensuring the smooth functionality of applications.
● Collaborated with international teams to promptly meet client business requirements, while maintaining daily engagement with Team Leader, Senior Developers, and cross-departmental teams for peer code reviews and project status updates.
● Built and deployed code to environments for client testing using Azure Pipelines EDUCATION
Academy Pgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Coding Bootcamp Mar 2018 - Sept 2018
● Acquired foundational programming skills through a comprehensive curriculum, starting with Introduction to Programming in C# and progressing to Continued Programming, encompassing concepts like variables, conditionals, loops, and arrays.
● Expanded programming proficiency by delving into Ruby, reinforcing previous concepts and exercises while gaining the ability to write and run programs in a new language, enhancing adaptability and problem-solving skills.
● Developed expertise in automated unit testing, Test Driven Design (TDD), and databases, covering relational database design, SQL, and server-based SQL, to effectively design, query, and utilize databases in program development.
● Mastered Git as a source control tool and learned code review practices, integrating industry best practices for efficient collaboration and code quality maintenance.
● Acquired proficiency in web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, exploring User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) design principles.
● Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Model-View-Controller (MVC) projects, Ruby on Rails, and ReactJS, gaining skills in creating data-backed websites, single-page applications, and connecting to external APIs.
● Developed scripts and code in C# with .NET programming for Unity, creating game menus for a GameJam competition at Academy Pgh's coding bootcamp.
● Designed and implemented a localhost website using React, JSX, and CSS in Visual Studio Code, displaying public transit information from the Port Authority API during the coding bootcamp.
● Collaborated with a three-member team on a final project, constructing a remote access door lock operated by a Raspberry Pi. Programmed the server using C#, .NET Core and Web API for communication, successfully launching the server within a two-week timeframe.