.Net Core Application Engineer
Resume:
Sean M. Jones
Charlotte, NC 28202
******@**********.***
SUMMARY
Innovative and results-driven Application Engineer and UI/UX Developer/Designer with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, technical leadership, and modernizing enterprise applications. Expertise in Angular, .NET Core, SQL, and PostgreSQL, with a strong ability to optimize performance, enhance user experience, and lead cross-functional teams. Passionate about integrating creativity and scalability into high-impact projects across financial, transportation and software industries.
TOOLS/ENVIRONMENTS
Development tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Angular JS, SQL, C# .Net Core, Entity Framework, React JS, C# MVC, JavaScript, Telerik MVC, SSRS, SOAP, REST, ETL, SSIS, jQuery, Bootstrap, ActionScript, Classic ASP, VB.NET, VueJS, PHP, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
CI/CD tools: Bitbucket, JIRA, Jenkins, Ansible Tower, Team Foundation Server, Azure DevOps
Design tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Aftereffects, Premiere, InDesign, XD, Lightroom, Figma, InVision, Acrobat
Business Tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, Skype, Google Meetings, WebEx, MS Teams
Environments: Autosys, SharePoint, Windows, Active Directory, Linux, Apache
PATENTS
United States Patent – US 8,386,319 B1, Feb 2013 - Bank of America
Student Prospect Assessment System
United States Patent – US 9,027,048 B2, May 2015 - Bank of America
Automatic Deal or Promotion Offering Based on Audio Cues
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fyxious, LLC 10/2024 – Present
Owner/Operator/Independent Consultant
While seeking a fulltime position in development or technical management I have been working on my company’s business plan, goals, focus and future path
This includes setting up a Shopify based site to host and handle all of my ecommerce transactions, installing multiple 3rd party plugins/apps to ensure the quality of the site
I also used a template to create the site but had to update it so it got my objective out to my customers in the way I wanted my brand reflected from a style and UX perspective
Created 50+ designs to promote the brand which include apparel, art work and original photography
Environment and Tools: Full Adobe Master Collection Suite, Shopify, WordPress, Angular, PostgreSQL and SQL
Bank of America 4/2023 – 10/2024
Application Engineer
Updated and maintained two AngularJS applications using the latest versions of TypeScript and Node.js within the legal and compliance organization at BOA
Converted a JAVA-based API to a .NET Core API (latest version), utilizing JSON as the reference point for data returned to the UI
Updated backend scripts in SQL to accommodate database changes
Worked with UI/UX Designers to produce code based on Figma and InVision designs, as well as added clarity to designers for the code based controls so they could design based on the controls used and not create unnecessary styles needed in the code
Assisted designers with new and current wireframes for components, modules, pages and menus to ensure the consistency of design and development work to speed up time to production
Environment and Tools: Bitbucket, JIRA, Visual Studio, VS Code, Angular JS, SQL, C# .Net Core, Figma, InVision and Entity Framework
Armstrong Transportation Group 9/2022 – 3/2023
SR Software Developer
Assisted with updates to Armstrong’s new REACT.js application by making minor code changes to the user interface
Resolved issues with existing components to enhance application functionality and user experience
Implemented updates to the SQL backend component of the application structure
Maintained the legacy application using Vue.js, .NET code, and SQL backend scripts
Environment and Tools: React JS, SQL, Entity Framework and C# .Net
Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions 1/2020 – 8/2022
UI/UX Developer
Assisted with development and design efforts in collaboration with the Director of Software Development and the development team
Coded solutions for the company’s legacy system using VB.NET
Implemented and developed new design solutions for the Adhesion Pro system
Led the conversion of the Adhesion Pro reporting system as part of the transition to the new Adhesion Pro system
Translated VB.NET code to C# and applied updated design patterns to enhance system functionality
Integrated the updated system with SSRS to convert reports into readable data for the user interface
Completed the update of the redesign proposal system, ensuring integration between the legacy system and the new Adhesion Pro system
Focused on maintaining a consistent user experience throughout the transition updating and custom styling Kendo MVC components to integrate into the new application
Used Figma as the basis for all styles for the application working closely with the external design team to ensure designs carried through into production correctly
Experience and Tools: C# MVC, SQL, JavaScript, Telerik MVC, Kendo UI, Figma, Entity Framework and SSRS
Bank of America Corporation 8/2013 – 9/2019
VP/Consultant, Application Manager
Application Manager Duties
oCoordinated and lead all releases in cooperation with DBAs, System Admins and Release Management to support Federal Reserve Board regulated application to support 14Q and 14M stress test reporting
oWas responsible for coordinating and leading the effort to upgrade and migrate all application and database servers to the latest Windows OS with multiple teams throughout the bank
oLead the initiative to upgrade the application from .NET 3.5 to .NET 4.5
oHelped to migrate the team from a Waterfall process to Agile and assist with converting all tickets from TFS to JIRA and moving code from TFS to BitBucket
oWas responsible for interacting with multiple teams throughout the Bank to ensure that the application met all regulatory, risk, security and compliance standards
oLead training sessions to onboard new employees and knowledge sharing sessions on a weekly basis
oAssisted management and release coordination with providing metrics and any documentation needed to report out to senior management
oCreated the high fidelity prototype to update the User Interface in coordination with the business
UI/Database Development Duties
oAssisted with development of a proof of concept to upgrade the CREEAS application to an MVC based platform using Telerik (Kendo UI) controls
oUsed C# to update the CREEAS application User Interface to improve and maintain that FRB requirements be met every quarter
oWrote SQL scripts to update the database schema, create and update stored procedures as well as views
oDeveloped tests to ensure that all rule engine items required by the FRB passed accurately as per requirements
Technical Analyst Duties
oProvide data flow diagrams of upstream database sources like ACBS, AFS, LoanIQ, Corp Dir and the W
oHelp the business create project requirements in a manner that developers could easily understand
oAssist release management with documentation needed to ensure all CRQs could be easily approved by management and project coordinators
Environment and Tools: Full Suite of Adobe applications (Master Collection), SharePoint, SOAP, REST, SQL, C# .NET, ETL, SSIS, Autosys, Kendo UI and Entity Framework
Bank of America Corporation 3/2008 – 7/2013
VP/Consultant, Application Programmer
SharePoint Development Duties
oAssisted in supporting and maintaining a 2007 SharePoint single farm instance with multiple site collections aligned with the Quant Council Program Management Office
oGathered user adoption metrics for the site, increasing engagement from approximately (50) unique users in 2008 to about 1,800 unique users by 2013 out of a total population of 3,000 quantitative analysts
oSupported user engagement initiatives for team sites to enhance collaboration and interaction
oConducted bug testing to identify and resolve issues, ensuring a seamless user experience
oGenerated custom solutions to address specific user needs and improve functionality
oDeveloped, designed, and maintained all front-end widgets, components, team portals, and custom master page solutions
oCreated web service-based coding items using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, wrapped in content editor web parts or data view web parts
oAddressed complex user and PMO needs by developing custom web parts for farm-wide distribution, utilizing C# and the SharePoint namespace
oConducted testing and debugging of applications to ensure functionality and performance
oProvided additional support to the PMO by creating, designing, and copywriting the quarterly site newsletter
oManaged the mass distribution of the newsletter, lunch & learn invites, general announcements, and internally sponsored community event invitations throughout the year
oHelped to coordinate and promote community events to enhance engagement and communication within the organization
oCreated all wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for new webparts to ensure business buy-in and sign-off before development began to reduce development costs
Research/Innovation/Development Duties
oDeveloped wireframes and prototypes for online and mobile services for testing and research purposes, assisting business partners in securing project funding
oCreated quantitative and qualitative market research videos for internal and external Voice of Customer (VOC) and Voice of Employee (VOE) research sessions
oRecorded voiceovers for videos using both personal and internal partner voices, incorporating screenshots of applications and prototypes
oUtilized After Effects to produce video presentations that highlighted concepts for customer and employee showcases
oCollaborated with a third-party vendor to record research sessions, creating overview videos, microsites, and presentations for senior leadership review
oParticipated in ideation sessions, forward-thinking workshops, patent idea generation focus groups and general brainstorming sessions focused on new product solutions
Environment and Tools: Adobe Master Collection, Figma, SharePoint, SOAP, REST, SQL, C# and SQL
Bank of America Corporation 10/2007 – 3/2008
Graphical User Interface Designer (Web Designer)
Provided graphic and UI design support for a web-based application utilizing Web 2.0 technologies on a short-term contract
Designed cutting-edge web interfaces for the application portal
Styled SharePoint master pages to align with the overall application design specifications
Developed layout and front-end coding to achieve the cutting-edge feel desired by the client
Environment and Tools: SharePoint, C#, Windows, Active Directory, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks and PHP
Play Power (Modis) 4/2007 – 10/2007
Web Designer and Developer
Supported the marketing department with updates to their 5 classic ASP sites
Converted the companies 5 sites from classic ASP to PHP utilizing Joomla as the CMS responsible for updates to the site and making any customizations to the templates
Environment and Tools: PHP, Classic ASP, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, XML and Joomla
System Sam Technologies 2/2007 – 4/2007
Graphical User Interface Designer (Web Designer)
Responsible for updating web applications and applying current web standards to front-end interfaces
Environment and Tools: PHP, MySQL, SQL, XML and Adobe
Morgan Direct, Inc 9/2005 – 1/2007
Graphical User Interface Designer (Web Designer)
Developed all internal company websites
Worked with clients to gather requirements for websites to create high fidelity prototypes before development
Developed full Macromedia/Adobe Flash sites for customers with custom content management systems for easy updates to their sites
Environment and Tools: Adobe Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, MySQL and classic ASP
CMS Information Services 6/2000 – 8/2002
Multimedia Tech II (Audio/Visual and Graphic Design Specialist)
Maintained office schedule for conference room, assisted with presentation support and audio/visual needs for top level DoD officials
Edited videos for senior executive staff retirement videos as well as provided on-site camera support
Created flash designed animated emails as invitations for senior executive staff retirements sent out to the whole organization
EDUCATION
M.F.A. with a concentration on Film and Video Production, May 2005
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
B.F.A. with a concentration in Graphic Design, Aug 2000
Western Carolina University
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