Senior Dev Leader, Distributed Systems Architect
Resume:
Lucas Mueller
**********@*****.***
Minneapolis, MN 55422
BA Communications University of Minnesota 1997
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Distributed Architecture
Software Development
Project Management
Seeking a role in a collaborative work environment in need of a motivated dev leader. Interested in fostering a culture where eager minds are appreciated and encouraged. I want to make technology that makes a positive impact in people’s lives.
Current Role
Priority Courier Experts
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Principal Developer / Software Engineer
August 2024 – Present
Inherited and took ownership of a distributed architecture WPF dispatching system developed by external consultants; assumed full-stack responsibility with minimal internal documentation or staff expertise.
Quickly ramped up on WPF / MVVM patterns, SignalR, and intra-process event-driven architecture, building on previous web-based SaaS experience.
Delivered a web-based order tracking system within weeks using .NET Web API, Entity Framework, jQuery, and Bootstrap; integrated with legacy ASP platform via JWT and custom session synchronization to enable operational improvements.
Architected automated deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) to streamline build, test, and release processes.
Led ongoing enhancements and memory optimization efforts for the WPF client, improving system stability and scalability during alpha pilot testing.
Gained deep practical experience with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and intra-process event models; developed transferable insights into inter-process service bus architectures such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, and Azure Service Bus.
Managed agile sprints for IT projects, coordinating with internal stakeholders whose primary roles span management, operations, and customer integrations.
Operated in a lean development environment, independently owning code delivery, without reliance on formal pull request or peer review processes.
Technical Skills:
C# / .NET (Framework & Core): Expert
Single Page Applications (SPA): Expert
SQL (T-SQL, Stored Procedures): Expert
JavaScript / jQuery / AngularJS: Expert
Entity Framework / LINQ / Dapper: Advanced
XML / XSL / JSON: Advanced
HTTP / REST: Advanced
NoSQL (Redis, etc.): Experienced
Azure DevOps (ADO): Experienced
Agile / Scrum: Experienced
SignalR / WebSockets: Experienced
JWT / OAuth: Experienced
Postman: Experienced
Bootstrap: Experienced
WPF / MVVM: Experienced
Prior Experience
On Air Fundraising
Principal Developer & Architect
01/01/2024 – 05/01/2024 (4 Months)
Prepared to migrate legacy classic ASP application (PledgeDriver.com) to modern cloud-based .NET application
Implemented CI/CD between GitHub and Azure
Developed web-based data-driven management framework
VectorVMS
Senior Software Engineer / Consultant
09/01/2022 – 11/01/2023 (14 months)
AzDo / C# / .NET Core / Angular / MVC / API / SQL / LINQ / GitHub / SaaS / EXT / Agile / Jira
Diagnose and resolve source control code issues found with SonarQube
Agile team member developing features for modular monolith architecture
Working with C# .NET Core / MVC / API / WebForms
Worked on migration to CQRS architecture with Angular 12+
Day to day working in C# / LINQ / Javascript / SQL / Typescript / EXT.JS (Sencha)
Use of Repository / Unit of Work / EF & Dapper
ProtoLabs
Software Consultant
02/01/2022 – 09/01/2022 (7 Months)
AzDo / C# / .NET Core / RavenDB / MVC / REST / Xunit / Moq / SQL / LINQ / GitHub
RavenDB to SQL Server migration project
Agile team: RavenDb to SQL migration project
Wrote and conducted unit tests NUNIT / MOQ and functional tests for code coverage for all code commits
RSM
Azure DevOps Engineer
05/01/2021 - 02/01/2022 (8 months)
AzDo / C# / .NET Core / Azure Functions / MVC / REST API / ASP.NET / SQL / LINQ / EF / GitHub
Rearchitected components of on-premise application to Azure Cloud Microservice architecture
Agile team member working in RSM’s emerging Azure infrastructure
Worked on C# Framework to .NET Core conversion and implementation in Azure
Worked with engineering to troubleshoot AKS and Docker image issues with operations
Worked on setting up developer environment for off shore resources (SE and QA)
MBA Engineering
Software Architect
04/01/2015 - 12/01/2020 (5 years)
C# / MVC / Web API / ASP.NET / AngularJS / JQuery / RavenDB / SQL / Bootstrap / LINQ / EF / ChartJS / Geolocation / Mercurial / Octopus
Architected and developed SaaS application to replace SharePoint ticketing and PM application working directory with Union Pacific product owners (Bootstrap / EF / C# / LINQ / JQuery)
Architected and developed highly distributed Mobile-First Angular UI application for North American Railway Alliance (daily code work in C# / Javascript / SQL / Angular).
Developed various utilities to generate graphics using metadata, graphing and charting (ChartJS / Google Visualizations)
Implemented project management software (kanban trello)
Deployed and supported both systems
Gage Marketing
Senior Developer
11/01/2013 - 03/01/2015 (1 year)
C# / Web API / MVC / JQuery / Bootstrap / HTML5 / Azure Queue / Tables / Blobs / JSON / Ajax / OAuth / EF Elastic
Architected and developed mobile-first eLearning course management software prototype.
Developed Sony Electronics sweepstakes website mobile/desktop (responsive) form factors.
Developed web-based social media platform monitoring service
Peoplefluent Inc.
Senior Software Engineer
08/01/2010 - 07/01/2013 (3 years)
ASP.NET / C# / VB.NET / AJAX / ExtJS / JQuery / SQL / JavaScript / XML / XSL / HTML
Enhanced and maintained the core SaaS-based multi-tenant, multi-user web application
Rearchitected VMS to .NET OOD class hierarchy using C#, ExtJS & AJAX-based UI
Participated in SCRUM development process
Peopleclick Inc.
Software Engineer
08/01/2002 - 07/01/2010 (8 years)
ASP.NET / XML / XSL / C# / VB.NET / StarTeam / TFS / SQL / JavaScript / HTML
Enhanced and maintained the core SaaS-based multi-tenant, multi-user web application
Rearchitected application from COM/ASP to XML/XSL based architecture
Directed performance & scalability analysis with Mercury tools
Managed development team for client implementation services
itiliti, Inc.
Software Engineer
08/01/2000 - 08/01/2002 (2 years)
ASP / BizTalk / VB 6 / SQL / COM+ / JavaScript / HTML / IIS / MTS / VSS
Enhanced and maintained scalable ASP-based multi-tenant, multi-user web application
Designed group development environment using VID/VSS/IIS and Win2K
Architected & developed B2B integration services architecture
Analysts International Software Consultant
02/01/2000 - 08/01/2000 (6 Months)
Born Information Services Software Consultant
06/01/1998 - 02/01/2000 (2 years)
Network & Website Administrator at University of Minnesota
5/1997 – 6/1998 (1 year)
Education & Certifications
1997 – Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of Minnesota Twin Cities
2006 - Certified Microsoft Solutions Developer (MCSD)
2020 – Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate
Independent Consulting: Mueller Consulting & Software Development
Developed universal application for SmileBrands! Finance - integrating multiple credit check providers. This was an application with workflows for applying for multiple loans, managing account information and checking status of accounts. The UI involved developing custom controls with a rich validation framework. (SQL / ASP / XML / XSL / JavaScript / HTML / XMLHTTP)
I consulted with president and owner of On Air Fundraising to realize his vision of public radio pledge drive software. Implemented ASP-based solution that would allow 24-7 access for his clients. Found hosting solution to handle the application - have been solely responsible for the overall architecture and ongoing maintenance of the application for 15+ years. (SQL / ASP / XML / XSL / Photoshop / JavaScript / JQueryUI / CSS)
I worked directly with the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Hanger Orthopedic Group to create solution to manage patient MPK requests. Client desired a desktop-based solution using MS Access. Used by 3-4 technicians day-to-day and a manager to generate Excel reports. Sole technical resource for entire SDLC. (Windows / SQL / VB.NET / XML / XSL / Excel / Word Interop Assemblies)
I consulted with the Finance Director of Innovative Neurotronics Inc.to create a solution to manage patient requests for WalkAide system to implement an ASP.NET / MS SQL based solution.(ExtJS / SQL / ASP.NET / JavaScript / XML / XSL)
Lucas Mueller
**********@*****.***
3301 46th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
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