Grant Hickey
248-***-**** *****@***********.*** Detroit, MI www.GHHSoftware.com
SUMMARY
Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of full-stack experience across web, desktop, and cloud platforms — now amplified by AI-assisted development using Claude Code. Combines deep engineering fundamentals with the ability to rapidly architect and ship production-quality custom web and desktop applications at dramatically compressed timelines. Proven track record modernizing legacy systems, leading full-stack initiatives, and applying AI tooling as a force multiplier — bringing the output of a team to a single engineer. Strong problem-solver who pairs software development best practices with intelligent use of AI to deliver robust, maintainable, secure solutions. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
AI-Assisted Development (Claude Code,
LLM-driven workflows)
.Net (C#, VB .Net) / .Net Core
HTML, CSS, Dynamic HTML, Bootstrap, Client
scripting
Web programming (MVC, Classic ASP,
Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX,
JSON, REST APIs)
SQL Server (Design, Stored Procedures,
Triggers, Indexes, SSRS, Optimization)
SQLite, PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services / Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Web Technology (IIS, ISA Server)
CI/CD (Jenkins, Puppet, Jira, Azure DevOps)
Automated builds, testing, deployments
Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
ETL Technology (SSIS, Access/Excel transfer)
Source control (Git, TFS Build, SVN)
OOP Principles / Agile methodology
Python
Windows Scripting, PowerShell, WSH, .bat
files
Mobile programming (Android, Apple)
Java
C++
MS Office Automation
Delphi
Hardware interfacing (POS, Credit Card,
Readers, Signature Capture, Printers, Hand-
Held devices)
Network interfaces
Security
MS Office
EXPERIENCE
Independent AI-Augmented Application Developer, Self-Directed — October 2025–Present, Remote
Architected and built multiple custom web and desktop applications end-to-end using Claude Code as an AI pair-programmer — directing and reviewing all generated code for architectural soundness and production quality.
Applied 10+ years of engineering expertise as the critical judgment layer atop AI tooling, making high-level design decisions and enforcing security, performance, and maintainability standards. AI-POWERED
6/25/26, 9:26 AM Grant Hickey — Resume
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Maintained full ownership of architecture, security, testing, and deployment across all projects. Software Engineer, US Forest Service (contract) — December 2022–September 2025, MI, USA Upgraded and maintained the US Forest Service website using Angular, .Net, and SQL Server; served as sole point of contact for all support across front-end, back-end, API, login, and reporting.
Enhanced authentication to OAuth 2.1 and OIDC standards for improved security compliance. Migrated website, API, and SQL Server database to Azure cloud for improved scalability and reliability.
Collaborated with DevOps to upgrade CI/CD pipeline and migrate it to Azure. Software Engineer, Plex Systems — November 2019–October 2022, Troy, USA Developed and maintained a Microsoft MVC multi-tenant ERP web application serving enterprise manufacturing clients.
Transitioned project structure to isolated environments for improved testing efficiency. Implemented CI/CD strategy using Azure for streamlined, reliable deployment processes. Software Engineer, MOTOR Information Systems — September 2014–August 2019, Troy, USA Developed and maintained C# and VB.Net WinForms applications for ETL processes across automotive data sources.
Created ASP.Net MVC REST web services and UI consumers to enhance application accessibility. Established automated builds, testing, code coverage, and deployments using TFS Build, MS Test, Selenium, and Octopus Deploy.
Implemented Agile methodology, transitioning team from waterfall to streamline project delivery.
Software Engineer, Motovicity — March 2014–September 2014, Madison Heights, USA Provided support and documentation for website enhancements including online ordering functionality.
Enhanced in-house custom order entry system using Silverlight (WPF), .Net objects, and WCF services.
Researched and recommended source control strategies, advocating for MS Team Foundation Server.
EDUCATION
A.S. — Small Computer Technology, Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI 6/25/26, 9:26 AM Grant Hickey — Resume
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