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    • Information Technology (IT)
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    • Preferred Location
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Private Company 1 Apr 2012 - Present


 
  • Team Lead DeveloperApr 2012 - Present
    Private Project

    • Highlights
      • The SFS applications provide the ability for Alberta students to apply for post-secondary loans online. The loan applications are then administered by Student Aid Alberta staff members and post-secondary institutions and service providers.
      • Initially brought in to help complete the Payments project, which is the most critical component as part of the second major release of the SFS enterprise applications.
      • Then subsequently led a team of developers within the modernization team to develop another three .NET projects and successfully deliver the second release of the SFS applications. The components delivered include loan administration batch processes to exchange data with third party providers, tax slip administration screens and processes, and a custom component with the capability to send files using custom configuration via FTP and SFTP.
      • Also helped lead on working on resolution of high priority bugs after the release. Issues resolved include database connection leaks, singleton instance issues related to rule engine and ASP.NET MVC action filters being stateless.
      • Lead a team to develop a continuous integration and health check build to provide quality code using code analysis and code coverage.

    • Architecture/Technical Delivery
      • Help prepare and deliver Technical Readiness Assessment Report prior to release; provide information on code metrics such as cyclomatic complexity, circular reference, inheritance depth; perform web and load tests.

    • Responsibilities
      • Attend and contribute to daily architecture meetings and project SCRUM meetings.
      • Involve in architecture planning including application, data, and infrastructure.
      • Coordinate daily development work with team members and manage development efforts and results.
      • Provide leadership and guidance on development estimates and effort, impact and risk analysis, and best practices and avoid incurring technical debt if possible at the moment.
      • Participate in requirements gathering session to provide guidance on usability best practices and technical aspects.
      • Assess technology upgrades and evaluate technology tools.
      • Report to management any potential and unexpected risks and issues that require notice and further efforts.
      • Participate in client and stakeholder meetings to provide high level requirements analysis and resolution impact analysis of the system.
      • Work and communicate well with different members including business analysts, testers, maintenance team, and business system and support team.
      • Review technical design documents, provide code review and mentorship to team members; ensure code adheres to coding standard and architecture framework and promote best practices and patterns.
      • Build batch processes that uses a customized batch runner framework and deployed to ActiveBatch.
      • Help built a RESTful Web API to allow stakeholder application to submit apprentice profile data in JSON format to be used for further processing; also consume other Web API service to send email notifications.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2008/2010/2012, C#, ASP.NET v3.5/4.0, MVC 2/4, JavaScript , jQuery, AJAX, HTML, XML, CSS, SQL Server 2008/R2/2012, TFS 2008/2010, nHibernate, LINQ, SSRS, SSIS, stored procedures, triggers, WCF services, unit tests, mocks, Agile methodology, ActiveBatch v8/v9

Private Company 2 Jan 2012 - Mar 2012


 
  • Application DeveloperJan 2012 - Mar 2012
    Private Project(Alberta Environment and Water (AEW))

    • Experience
      • OSIP is a user interactive map application based on a loosely coupled logical design and service oriented architecture; the main OSIP application is based on ASP.NET web forms which hosts a Flex application that connects to a back end REST-enabled ESRI ArcGIS server to retrieve the map layers and data.
      • The oil sand related data used to feed the main OSIP application are based on HTTP calls to another ASP.NET MVC web application and underlying WCF data services using OData protocol.
      • Provide ongoing development and maintenance support for this high profile project. Other technologies used include C#, VB, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, XML and JSON.
      • Update class diagrams developed using Enterprise Architect.
      • Prepare and perform test cases; document and troubleshoot deployment in all environments including production.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2008/2010, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET v3.5/4.0, MVC 2, JavaScript , jQuery, AJAX, HTML, XML, CSS, SQL Server 2008, stored procedure, TFS 2008, Entity Framework, LINQ, MS Report, Agile

Private Company 3 Feb 2007 - Dec 2011


 
  • Application DeveloperFeb 2007 - Dec 2011
    Private Project(Alberta Education (AE) – Digital Design and Resource Authorization (DDRA))

    • Experience
      • Latest project involves working on change request and converting application to using ASP.NET MVC framework 3.
      • Previous project involves working on change request on an application for enhancing the search functionalities with browse and facet filter features. This process involves building data transformation scripts in SQL Server 2008 R2, changing Entity Framework 4.0 data context, domain and presentation layers, and UI code.
      • Another project involved building a rich user interface application using Silverlight, the MVVM pattern, and SCRUM project management methodology. The application connects to the WCF web service for authentication and uses local isolated storage with the ability to increase disk quota.
      • Initial project development phases were based on Waterfall methodology and ongoing maintenance/enhancements development are done using agile methodology which includes SCRUM in our iterations planning.
      • Convert .NET 2.0 to .NET 3.5 solution, help to request and migrate to new Windows Server 2008 with IIS 7.0, and ensure a smooth transition for the team. Latest work involves moving to .NET Framework 4.0 and IIS 7.5.
      • Load testing website and regression testing using Selenium, and archiving content and physical backup of previous version of website.
      • Provide custom statistical reports using custom HTTP Modules and Google Analytics.
      • Develop n-tier application using Model-View-Presenter pattern with the objection of achieving greater level of Test Driven Development.
      • Familiar with different existing components and architecture such as the web application, web services, and administration components (i.e. Content deployment management).
      • Log bugs in Bugzilla and perform fixes and provide ongoing support.
      • Provide end user technical and application support all aspects of the application including web content and technologies.
      • Work on change requests, provide impact analysis and maintain existing systems.
      • Work on specified wireframes, functional specifications and use cases document, in the new Gateway project, which will be a new version of the current LearnAlberta website. The components worked on include login and security, personal workspace, and integrating style, layout and graphics for the website.
      • Continuously identify and communicate existing and new issues to project manager and team as early as possible in the software development cycle to mitigate risks as well as propose resolutions.
      • Suggest and discuss with team members about improvements in technical process efficiencies. Use in-house Wiki server to document technical processes for future reference and as well as sharing with other developers.
      • Follow GOA web standards such as using standard header and footer layout, links and breadcrumbs, ensure cross-browser compatibility.
      • Help enhance existing software to generate each new school year’s user logins and reports, while gathering new requirements and documenting them.
      • Send emails and mails with mail merge capability using MS Access.
      • Create and maintain deployment documents, schedule application related deployments to different target environments as well as ensuring physical environments are set up properly for the application.
      • Research, evaluate, test and integrate third party web controls (i.e. Telerik).
      • Work with web technologies such as HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
      • Work with OOP in C# and event driven programming like ASP.NET and asynchronous partial page refresh with AJAX.NET and AJAX control toolkit.
      • Work with database technologies such as SQL Server 2000 and 2005 using T-SQL and stored procedures.
      • Use integration services (SSIS) and reporting services (SSRS) for loading and generating statistics on specific resource usage
      • Work with MarkLogic using XML and XQuery.
      • Use development tools such as Visual Studio 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010 in .Net 1.1, 2.0, 3.5, 4.0 Framework and use enhanced productivity tools such as ReSharper.
      • Document and source control using Subversion.
      • Write unit tests using NUnit and RhinoMocks, help configure automate build process and integration testing with CruiseControl and NAnt.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2003/2005/2008/2010, C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL Server 2003/2005/2008, Integration Services, Reporting Services, MarkLogic Server, xQuery, Selenium, nUnit, RhinoMocks, Subversion, CruiseControl, NAnt, Entity Framework, Silverlight 4, WCF, LINQ

Private Company 4 Mar 2006 - Jan 2007


 
  • Web DeveloperJul 2006 - Jan 2007
    Private Project(Translink)

    • Experience
      • Develop online content management system using Microsoft Content Management Server (CMS) 2002 with customized user and role security administration.
      • Research, evaluate, and integrate using Google Map API to develop user interaction to turn on/off layers on Google map. Perform system analysis continuously throughout software development life cycle to meet performance requirements when using the mapping technology.
      • Develop n-tier web application using C# and ASP.NET in Visual Studio .Net 2005 environment with .NET Framework 2.0. Application design involves using AJAX to provide services that serves HTML and XML content. Database technologies used include Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
      • Build web services for retrieving trusted mapping data source from different providers
      • Use AJAX to reload a user friendly page that contains the map to avoid page refresh. Other technologies used include JavaScript, XML, HTML and CSS.
      • Build web application conforming to XHTML 1.0 Strict and W3C Accessibility Compliance; design website appearance and layout.
      • Support cross-browser platforms including Internet Explorer (v5.5, 6.x), Firefox (v1.0, 1.5), and Netscape (v7.2).
      • Perform unit testing and fixes, as well as system testing fixes.
      • Document and update user requirements, technical specifications, change requests and create deployment documents.
      • Assist in determining and setting up different web server environments with CMS installation, and web application deployment.
      • Present demo on developed application features as new requirements and changes are being implemented.

    • Technologies
      • CMS 2002, Google Map API, Visual Studio 2005, C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL Server 2005, nUnit, Agile

  • .NET DeveloperMay 2006 - Jun 2006
    Private Project(Alberta Human Resources and Employee (AHRE))

    • Experience
      • Develop a new version of an existing application in an n-tier enterprise level using C# and ASP.NET in Visual Studio .Net 2003 environment with .NET Framework 1.1, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0.
      • Implementation details include the expose of web service interface for consumption by other internal or external applications.
      • Perform unit testing, fixes for system testing and users acceptance testing.
      • Other web technologies used involved HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
      • Document and update technical specifications and deployment manual.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2003, SQL Server 2000, XML, HTML, CSS, Visual SourceSafe 6.0, nUnit

  • .NET DeveloperApr 2006 - May 2006
    Private Project

    • Experience
      • Brought in to help finish construction of an enterprise level application which is used to manage the security of different applications within the AHRE department.
      • Meet the target deadline for development cycle.
      • Develop enterprise level dialogs and security access agents in an n-tier enterprise level web application using C# and ASP.NET in Visual Studio .Net 2003 environment with .NET Framework 1.1, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0.
      • Other programming technologies used include HTML, CSS and Javascript.
      • Implementation details include the expose of web service interface for consumption by other internal or external applications.
      • Implement n-unit testing for business objects using NUnit Framework.
      • Perform fixes for Quality Assurance process and System Integration Testing process.
      • Use and update class diagrams developed using Enterprise Architect.
      • Update technical specifications documents as required.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2003, SQL Server 2000, Visual SourceSafe 6.0, XML, nUnit

  • .NET DeveloperMar 2006 - Mar 2006
    Private Project

    • Experience
      • Help develop a windows application module that manages stores and another module to report on missing daily sales data submitted from individual stores.
      • Develop using VB.NET in an n-tier environment using .NET Framework 1.1, SQL Server 2000, SourceSafe 6.0 and integrated Crystal Reports in the Visual Studio .NET 2003 environment.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2003, SQL Server 2000, stored procedure, Crystal Reports, Visual SourceSafe 6.0, Agile

Private Company 5 May 2005 - Feb 2006


 
  • Support and Maintenance/DeveloperSep 2005 - Feb 2006
    Private Project(Alberta Capital Finance Authority (ACFA))

    • Experience
      • Participate in development and quality assurance of a highly reliable, scalable and secure enterprise level web application.
      • Develop using VB.NET and ASP.NET in an n-tier environment with Model-View-Controller design pattern using .NET Framework 1.1, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0.
      • Build SQL Server DTS package and execute it as a service to extract data to MS Access Database.
      • Develop Crystal Reports for reporting purposes within the loan management system using integrated Visual Studio .Net 2003 development environment.
      • Other programming technologies used include JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
      • Perform unit testing, quality assurance, and system testing fixes.
      • Provide end user support and application maintenance.
      • Update use cases documents as required.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2003, SQL Server 2000, stored procedure, Crystal Reports, XML, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Visual SourceSafe 6.0, nUnit

  • .NET DeveloperJul 2005 - Aug 2005
    Private Project

    • Experience
      • Develop using VB.NET and ASP.NET in an n-tier enterprise level environment with Model-View-Controller design pattern using .NET Framework 1.1, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0.
      • Develop Crystal Reports for reporting purposes within the system that manage cash receipts using integrated Visual Studio .Net 2003 development environment.
      • Other programming technologies used include JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
      • Implement COM+ service components to manage transactions to update legacy database and new database.
      • Develop a web application module to manage, view, and export financial ledgers.
      • Provide design documents, quality assurance, and document specifications update.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2003, SQL Server 2000, stored procedure, Crystal Reports,  COM+, XML, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Visual SourceSafe 6.0

  • DeveloperMay 2005 - Jun 2005
    Private Project(Alberta Envirofuels Inc.)

    • Experience
      • Help configured and customized the look and feel of the intranet application using SharePoint Portal Server 2003 based on the .NET Framework.
      • Customize the different areas and templates needed using Visual Studio 2003, HTML, CSS, VB.NET and ASP.NET in an n-tier environment based on the configured portal settings.
      • Provide quality assurance such as unit testing and fixes.

    • Environment
      • SharePoint Portal Server 2003, Visual Studio 2003, XML, HTML, CSS, Agile

Private Company 6 Nov 2004 - Apr 2005


 
  • DeveloperNov 2004 - Apr 2005
    Private Project

    • Experience
      • Initial two months familiarizing with the Upside Software enterprise level applications in Quality Assurance team and perform testing on all modules including Upside Contract, Billing, and RFX.
      • Assist in building integration testing plans and scripts, unit and scenario testing.
      • Highly expert on using Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 and building forms.  Research, analyze and provide documents on InfoPath functionalities such as the properties of controls and layout tables, the support of Xpath expressions, and advanced features.
      • Working in an n-tier environment using Visual Studio 2003 with programming skills that include C#.NET, ASP.NET, XPath, XSLT, XML, HTML, and JavaScript.
      • Use Visual SourceSafe 6.0 for source control.
      • Database backend include usage of SQL Server 2000 and Oracle DB9.
      • Great understanding of XForms, DOM, and XML Schema.
      • Perform unit testing using NUnit Framework.

    • Environment
      • Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003, Visual Studio 2003, SQL Server 2000, stored procedure, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, nUnit, Visual SourceSafe 6.0, Agile

Private Company 7 Nov 2002 - Oct 2004


 
  • IT Developer and Lead DeveloperNov 2002 - Oct 2004
    Private Project

    • Experience
      • Assist in designing and developing flexible, reliable and scalable relational database management systems (RDBMS) and software applications for this energy and utility consulting company to service its clients.
      • Work in Windows 2000 Server environment with IIS and Microsoft SQL Server 2000; familiar with Enterprise Manager and SQL Query Analyzer.  Programming skills include Transact SQL, stored procedures, triggers, views, scripting, indexing and optimization.
      • Build online web applications, Windows applications, and Windows services.  Programming skills include VB.NET and C#.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET with Visual Studio .NET Professional 2002 and 2003 and .NET Framework v1.1.
      • Application programming involves building graphs, reports, comparing tools, benchmarks, data driven billing engine, content management and project management systems, sending and receiving data via XML using SOAP, importing and exporting data in different formats, and data collection from websites.
      • Use advance data modeling to account for flexibility and higher performance in the preprocessor of the system.
      • Design and develop applications that perform Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes which also include data conversion and mapping.
      • Provide quality assurance, data integrity, proper testing, security and deployment, maintenance, and support internally as well as for clients.
      • Provide end user technical support.
      • Web page design and developing with HTML, CSS, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, and Adobe Photoshop.
      • Build in house applications using VBA with Visual Basic Editor and utilizing Microsoft Excel; and also applications with forms utilizing database such as Microsoft Access with programming in VB and SQL.
      • Help implemented black box with programming in C under Linux Red Hat 7.3 operating system that reads data from a device and sends data in XML format via SOAP to database.
      • Gather user requirements from clients and document functional specifications; provide estimate time to completion and prioritize tasks accordingly; communicate with executives on the status of deliverables.
      • Present and showcase online application to potential clients.

    • Environment
      • Visual Studio 2003, SQL Server 2000, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, VB.NET, C#.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, ASP, VB6, VBA, C, XML, Agile