Senior Application and Systems Development Leader

JIM GERGEN

SENIOR APPLICATION AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Summary

Seasoned software developer with an expertise in framework development, software architecture, data, user interfaces, web services, software development, project management, and baseline management. Possess strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills and viewed by peers and clienst as a Thought Leader. Highly motivated, multitasked oriented, working independently and in a group/team setting.

Objective

To join an organization dedicated to sound architectural principles where I can apply my skills and enthusiasm to lead the development of applications leveraging leading/bleeding edge technologies through mentoring and by being an example of excellence.

Skill Hightlights

Primary Skills Frontend Development, Full Stack Developer, Framework Development, Web Developer, Software Architecture, Software Development, Project Management, Baseline Management, Databases (SQL Server)

Industries Digital Marketing, Engineering, Insurance, Banking Transactions, Web Development, Off-Shore Drilling

Programming Languages Typescript, Angular, Knockout, C#, Javascript, AJAX, C++, STL, C++/CLR, .NET (all versions), .NET Core, XML, XSLT, XSD, MFC/ATL, CAB, WPF, MVVM, Prism, J#, VB.NET, COM/DCOM/ActiveX, HTML, DHTML, ASP, SQL, PL/SQL

Web Technologies Typescript, Angular, Knockout, Javascript, .NET Framework, .NET Core, MVC, MVVM, ASP*, XML, XSLT, CSS, LESS, IIS, WCF, SOAP, Bootstrap

Data Technologies SQL Server, MySQL

Software Technologies Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, DevOps, Git

Desktop Technologies Windows (all versions), IOS, Linux, MS DOS

Professional Experience

Independent, Various Clients

Consultant – 2010 to …

Blue Water Advisors – Via Marathon - Blue Water Digital. Angular/Typescript based web user interface and middleware. ASP.NET Core Api backend Interface.

oLeverage TypeScript and Angular 16+ to develop and produce a modern, reactive and responsive user interface that presents our retired military leaders with a social and interactive platform for sharing experiences and opportunities in the civialian realm.

oRedesigned the user interface to use Bootstrap to give the application a modern and professional UI.

oUpdated the full stack (Angular, Typescript and ASP.NET core) to the latest versions of the frameworks.

oImplemented requested features and updates

FinFit – C#, MFC, C++, WebFoms, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, Veu

oDevelop method for handling of ACH transaction returns

Virginia Beach EMS – Web Forms based application with MySQL as the data management system. (20+ year application taken on by marathon)

oImplement requested features

oBug fixes

Farragut (Team)

oMaintain and develop middleware and user interfaces for windows desktop using MFC, XAML and C++

oWorked as a Full Stack .NET Developer utilizing C# and SQL Server to support the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center by upgrading old web systems and services and creating new web-based systems.

oUpgraded 2 older ASP.NET web systems using Visual Basic to C# and re-working the front-end to a modern framework using jQuery, Bootstrap, and Material Design

oCreated a new system to help manage health center mandated events using ASP.NET, C#, jQuery, Bootstrap, Material Design, and utilizing a SQL Server Database

oCompleted data pull requests for use by Epidemiologists using SQL Server and TSQL

oRestructured SQL Server Databases for use with the upgraded web systems.

Visual Marketing Architecture and Software Development

oLeverage many different technology layers including Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, .NET Framework, .NET Core, Knockout, MVC, MVVM to produce state of the art community development platforms for use by developers and master planners.

oDesigned and developed server infrastructure for migrating all data interactions to RESTful APIs.

oRedesign many of their systems. Took legacy ASP (VB, ODBC) and migrated to contemporary MVC, Angular, Typescript, Knockout, Ajax, SQL, and RESTful access.

oExtensive mapping technology using various tools (mostly Mapplic).

oDesigned and developed systems for mapping neighborhoods and development tracking for homes and communities.

oDevelop Desktop (Windows) applications and utilities to manage and apply setting for WEB applications and site management.

Limeade (Team) Architecture and Software Development

oMaintained and developed a system for collecting biometric data from many different sources (MFC, ATL, C++).

oDesigned/Developed Architecture for their user Dashboard and admin Dashboard (C#, ASP.NET).

oDeveloped infrastructure for timed import and export of biometric data from large sources (MFC, C++).

Liberty Harvest International, Inc. Project, Software, System Architect

oDesigned and developed server infrastructure for LHI.

oDesigned and developed all web services.

oDesigned and developed RIA media player for viewing and listening to curriculum content.

oDesigned and developed online (web) data management systems. Manages schools, networks, students, courses and curriculums.

oDesigned and developed user interface (web).

oTechnologies Used: .NET, .NET Core, WCF, WPF, MVVM, IIS, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Server, XSLT (MS), Visual Studio, PHP, AJAX, Knockoutjs, requirejs, Mapplic, and more.

GL Noble Denton, Inc, Houston, TX

Project Software Arcitect, Project Manager, Development Manager – 2006 - 2010

Brought on board to manage the modernization of legacy applications.

Researched latest technology offerings: SL 4.0, Ajax, MVC, ASP, Avalon.

Designed and developed a service-oriented architecture simplifying the exposing of WCF services via Windows Service.

Applied above architecture to legacy applications.

Designed and developed a globalized component framework.

Developed a build system integrated with and into TFS that manages target builds and versions using “component” builds which greatly reduced baseline management issues and sped development.

Managed up to four individuals through the greatest portion of the development cycles.

Created and chaired the architecture and standards group for the software department.

Introduced many new technologies and techniques to the department, including but not limited to, software security, network security, secure coding, MFC, C++, WPF, WCF, .NET, Windows Services, and Software Architecture, in general.

Conducted many teaching and mentoring sessions with the department covering many of the latest technologies.

Technologies Used: MFC, XAML, C++, NET 2.0-4.0, WCF, WPF, MVVM, Prism, SQL Server, XSLT (MS), Visual Studio 2010, 2008, 2005, MFC, STL, ATL and more.

Schlumberger, Houston, TX

Software Project Arcitect – 2005 - 2006

Software Contractor

Designed and developed the core user interface infrastructure for SIS drilling products (Osprey Core).

Evaluated Puffin framework incorporating Ocean Puffin Services (DOG and Ocean Services).

Evaluated and attempted to use Ocean DOG (Domain Object Generator) and the Data Centric Product Family SDK from Ocean.

Developed the Application Shell (the core), a pluggable user interface framework resembling Microsoft Outlook with a Visual Studio twist – based on CAB (Composite UI Application Block) from Microsoft.

C++, C#, MFC, .NET Framework

Software Project Architect

Continued to design and architect the Osprey Core.

Designed a new data interface replacing DOG and Seabed. Delivered a working data infrastructure in two months.

Designed many new services such as the Encryption and Compression Service, the Data Exchange services, Upgrade Service, and data services.

Invented, designed, and developed Hydra, a Data Infrastructure Solution System. This system was a model-based infrastructure/framework generator (reviewed by MS).

Invented, designed, and developed the Hydra Unit Service, a domain-based unit catalogue with optimized conversion and look-up.

Invented, designed, and developed an Interoperability Provider Service.

Changed the direction of Schlumberger’s internal software licensing methodology that is used throughout Schlumberger today.

Invented, designed, and started development of bulk data access layer. This technology generates frames of data and data objects as an application requests the data. All manipulation of the data is done on the server.

Managed 4+ large baselines including component baselines.

Technologies Used: C#, C++, MFC, MVVM, XML, XSLT, XAML, Windows, Windows Server (08-12), SQL Server, DDL, EDM, Phylum, Hydra, Transact SQL, TFS

Computer Associates International, Inc., Houston, TX

Software Programmer Analyst, Lead Component Architect, Project Leader – 1998 - 2005

Installation, maintenance, design, and implementation of group’s customer feedback and distribution intranet site. .NET Framework, IIS configuration, 2000 AS, .NET IS, Active Directory, DNS, SMTP and NNTP site installation/configuration development and design. Manage Organization Units for access to sites and LDAP.

Complete planning, design, and implementation of site services servers. Plan, design and develop SQL Server schema. Mirror schema on Oracle 8.x-9i (.x). C++, MFC, C# Web applications and web services. Use of Visual Studio .NET (VS7.0). SQL Server 2000. (More).

Installation, maintenance, and administration of group network resources.

Work with CA’s team of developers to design and develop a componentized user interface for a suite of products. Internal product developers used this “SDK” as the UI for their products, providing a common look and feel for all products included in the suite. This system allowed developers to apply business logic without having to commit valuable resources and development cycles to develop an intuitive user interface. Using a “Project Wizard” integrated with Visual Studio 6.0 and Visual Studio.NET the developer could create a template with complete COM interface and implementation necessary to integrate with the Framework.

Worked with “Allfusion Harvest Change Management” team to optimize CM tool.

Configured and maintained local Harvest CM Servers. Local, remote, and clustered.

Designed and developed Eclipse prototype and application framework for next generation implementation of CM system.

Designed and developed Allfusion Harvest CM integration into IBM WSAD (Web Sphere Application Developer) and IBM WSSD (Web Sphere Site Developer).

Installed, maintained, and implemented SUS. Windows Software Update Server. Configure small (15 workstations and 5 notebooks) network (wireless and wired). Windows 200x Active Directory Domains, LDAP, DHCP, DNS etc… Configured Org. Units to achieve “light weight “clients. All user docs, app settings, desktops are configured on server and loaded dynamically when user logs on.

Expansive experience in network computing.

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