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Howard James

Missouri City

Summary

Over 34 years of software development experience on Windows, Web and Linux platforms with core competencies in C# and the .NET Framework. Extensive experience in design & development methodologies for complete life-cycle software development projects in Enterprise, Medical and Telecommunications industries. Specializing in architecture of multi-tiered distributed enterprise software using the .Net Framework. Experience in implementing AI integrations into modern application design. Extensive experience in designing and developing micro service based applications. Expert level knowledge in Microsoft .NET Framework, C#, Java, MongoDB and SQL, Postgres. Expert level Android developer Expert level front end developer with tools such as MAUI/XAML/Blazor/WPF/ASP.NET/MVC/JavaScript/JQuery, Xamarin and Windows Forms Expert level Senior .NET architect. Experienced with technologies such as ASP.NET Core, REST Web Services, Cloud Services, Entity Framework LINQ, Microsoft SQL Server and MS MVC, AWS and Azure. Expert level Multi-threaded and asynchronous software development Expert level experience in Mobile Development Expert level experience in Cloud Architect. Strong problem solving skills. Strong mentoring skills. Strong foundation and work experience in the areas of Windows GUI Interface design & development, Back-end software development on UNIX & Windows platforms, Telecommunications technologies and Data modeling tools. Familiarity and Understanding of the Design patterns based Object-Oriented Software solutions development process promoting component-based software development and re-use. Experienced in developing large, multidisciplinary, multi-tiered client-server projects. Strong understanding of Microservices Software Development Patterns. Focused, Dedicated and results-oriented team player with excellent communication skills. Strong knowledge and experience of MS .Net Framework. Extensive experience with C# and managed C++ programming languages Experienced in biometric programming. Extensive socket programming experience.

Experienced software architect prepared for senior-level challenges. Delivers impactful solutions through expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and driving high-quality outcomes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Architect/Lead Software Developer

PANAMERICOM
09.2022 - Current
  • Design and Developed high performance SAAS based communication system targeting medical industry
  • ASP.NET CORE 9.0, Blazor, Aspire.NET, AWS, Postgres, MongoDB
  • Designed and developed microservice based architecture
  • Designed and developed proprietary rules engine
  • Designed and developed proprietary workflow engine
  • Design and developed administration and reporting modules
  • Design and developed high performance database services using Postgres
  • Integrated Twilio, Cost Estimation, and AI services
  • Added support for AWS services, such as storage buckets
  • Added extensive image manipulation services
  • Utilized AI for reading medical cards
  • Managed CI/CD pipeline, using Azure CLI and other tools
  • Managed a team of 4 developers

Lead Software Developer/Senior Software Architect

MERITA TECHNOLOGIES
07.2016 - Current
  • Designed and Developed In Cases of Emergencies Emergency management system
  • Integrated system that allows users to have a single point of contact for emergencies
  • Backend service developed using Microservices architecture
  • Implemented Geospatial functions
  • Implemented AI facilities utilizing Microsoft and Google vision services
  • Designed developed and integrated automotive DVR into platform
  • System consists of
  • Mobile application (Android)
  • API Services
  • Microservices
  • Designed and developed MARS (Multi-Agency Response System)
  • Backend service that coordinates responses to emergencies with multiple agencies
  • Designed and Developed Microservices architectures to support system utilizing Docker
  • Designed and developed Android based front end application to support reporting emergencies
  • Utilized ASP.NET CORE, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Java, Android, Firebase, CometChat API, jQuery, Twilio, OpenFire, AWS ECS, Docker, Xamarin, RocketChat
  • Integrated video, audio and chat messaging for emergency responses
  • Implemented AI based image classification services
  • Implemented Workflow Management service using Zeebe and Camunda
  • Implemented Bot interactivity using Azure Bot Framework
  • Designed and developed media certification service using AWS S3 storage and AWS Lambda functions

Lead Software Developer

EMIDS
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Backend development with ASP.NET Core 5.0 and 6.0
  • API development
  • Front end development with ReactJS
  • PostgreSQL development
  • Managed team of 3 developers

Senior Software Architect/Senior Software Architect

PANAMERICOM
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • ASP.NET CORE 3.1/5.0, MVC, Blazor
  • Designed and developed FTP based file transfer services
  • Ported long term data storage to Azure
  • Generated additional reports
  • Developed high performance data transformation services

Lead Software Developer

EMIDS
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Migrated legacy Java based application to ASP.NET CORE 3.1/Angular
  • Developed Authentication and Authorization logic that utilized Okta SSO Technologies
  • Developed back end database access services to various Oracle Data stores
  • Developed REST based API providing access to underlying services
  • Integrated security testing into CI/CD pipeline

Lead Software Developer/Senior Software Architect

PANAMERICOM
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Designed and developed automated call distribution system for healthcare services company
  • System automates the sending of SMS and Emails based on schedules
  • Utilized .NET Core 2.2, ASP.NET CORE MVC, Javascript, MongoDB
  • Developed backend processing services
  • Utilized Blazor technologies for front end development
  • Implemented AWS Lambda functions for handling status updates
  • Developed AWS S3 based archiving facility
  • Containerized services and utilities using Docker for cloud environment

Lead Software Developer/Senior Software Architect

FIRST CAPITOL CONSULTANTS
07.2014 - 08.2019
  • Provided consulting services for customer that desires to upgrade internal customer processing system
  • Designed and developed extensions to clients Internet/Intranet payroll processing systems
  • Utilized MVC 4.0 jQuery, Bootstrap, Entity Framework 6.0 and SQL Server 2012
  • Designed and developed a flexible payroll import service that transformed various forms of payroll formats to a common format
  • Design incorporated dynamic code generation
  • XML based transformation definitions
  • Backend Windows Services
  • Bulk upload to SQL Server
  • Designed and developed custom Excel spreadsheet import utility which maps and transforms Excel data for import into database
  • Utilized WPF for UI
  • Designed and developed high speed bulk import mechanism with XML and SQL stored procedures
  • Managed team of 3 developers
  • Developed views, tables and stored procedures to supplement Entity Framework
  • Designed and developed ACA IRS electronic filing services
  • Imported corporate and personal filings from template based Excel spreadsheets
  • Designed and developed import processing language to support functionality
  • Designed and developed data transformation and validation services that may be defined in external spreadsheets and applied against imported data
  • Processed and validated data
  • Developed backend multi-threaded services
  • Utilized SignalR to support monitoring of services
  • Output IRS spec forms in PDF format
  • Developed JAVA based communication services to exchange data with IRS AIR platform
  • Designed and developed administrational portal for system users
  • Utilized MVC 5.0, JavaScript and Syncfusion
  • Designed and developed OData services to support platform
  • Implemented custom logging and auditing infrastructure with MongoDB
  • Developed monitoring layer utilizing SignalR for C#, JavaScript and Java

Senior Software Architect/Mentor

INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
07.2014 - 11.2015
  • Provided consulting in order to assist customers in converting a legacy application from 4G to the .NET framework
  • Provided mentoring for developers on modern OOP techniques
  • Provided mentoring for developers on advanced .NET development techniques
  • Provided mentoring for developers on advanced .NET debugging techniques
  • Analyzed current project written in a procedural manner, and converted procedural based approach to an OOP based approach
  • Refactored code to get rid of common code duplications
  • Designed and developed a custom MVVM framework cable of working with both WinForms as well as WPF
  • Incorporated application specific details in framework to match mode of operation of application
  • Designed and developed extensions that utilized code generation to make use of database meta-data
  • Generated ViewModels from database code
  • Utilized database meta data to generate field validation rules and localized label fields
  • Utilized database meta data to generate basic rules of screen operation
  • Designed and developed extensions to provide application testing
  • Designed and developed extensions to provide external invocation of application functionality. Used for interoperability with existing legacy application
  • Provided leadership and guidance on software development trends and implementations

CAR & FLEET
08.2013 - 10.2014
  • Designed and developed a Web based vehicle tracking system named Car & Fleet
  • Utilized MongoDB, SQL Server 2008, C# 4.5, ASP.NET MVC 4.0, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout.js, SignalR
  • Designed and implemented all UI screens for web based applications and WPF based utilities
  • Designed and developed screens utilizing ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript and Knockout.js. Utilized Knockout.js for data-binding. Created proprietary pattern in which screens could be developed and data-binding statements could be generated from models
  • Implemented UI using CSS3/HTML5, Twitter Bootstrap 3.0 and Syncfusion controls
  • Utilized Google maps API 3
  • Utilized SignalR.js to provide asynchronous alert and vehicle movement updates to UI
  • Extensive use of Ajax to support user interactivity
  • Developed multi-layer library to support Mongo DB
  • Implemented security layer that enforces user’s permissions utilizing MVC filter attributes
  • Developed custom ASP.NET MVC 4 helper libraries to support brand-able and localizable UI
  • Designed and Developed Extensive Template and Regular Expression libraries that are used to translated information coming from various GPS devices to common command set
  • Extensive use of LINQ, Reflection and LINQ Expressions
  • Designed and Developed Android based applications that interfaced with .NET based WCF services system in Java. Data serialization utilized JSON and REST between Android application and WCF services
  • Implemented Self-Hosting WCF based services
  • Designed and Developed Android based SMS gateway to communicate with GPS devices
  • Implemented Android UI using Fragments and Activities
  • Utilized sound recording and Camera services on Android
  • Utilized Google Play services in order to implement mapping features on Android
  • Implemented WCF based services and REST services
  • Integrated Android based applications with application services utilizing REST
  • Implemented GIS features such as Geo-fencing and nearest distance searches
  • Designed and developed Windows services to support email and SMS notifications, as well as to implement application logic. Developed MVC based template library for generating emails. Developed Antlr 4 templates for generating SMS messages
  • Designed and developed multi-level agent based billing system to provide e-Commerce facilities to project
  • Developed internal tools to manage website utilizing WPF, ASP.NET MVC 4.0 and JavaScript/jQuery
  • Lead team of 3 remote users
  • Implemented logging and reporting features utilizing SQL Server 2008
  • Utilized EntityFramework for SQL based ORM

Senior Software Architect

PARAMOUNT FARMS
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Designed and developed factory machinery scheduling system
  • Designed and developed complex proprietary scheduling algorithm that determines the best manufacturing sequences of machinery and products
  • Designed and developed MVC/WPF based Scheduling and Planning UI
  • Utilized MVVM patterns along with WPF. Developed code required to transform data from planning algorithm to UI models for data-binding. Made extensive use of data-virtualization techniques to be able to support large data-sets on UI
  • Designed and Developed WPF custom controls for scheduling
  • Utilized Syncfusion WPF controls to support graphing, printing and factory layout
  • Worked with WPF printing subsystem to support printing of large graphs
  • Designed and implemented WPF Styles, Triggers and behaviors to support project
  • Implemented ASP.NET MVC 4 web based UI for reports and configuration
  • Designed and Developed scheduling database
  • Integrated MS-SQL database server with Oracle server
  • Utilized a variety of technologies
  • C# 4.5
  • LINQ, Entity Framework
  • SQL Server 2008
  • MVC/JQuery/JavaScript/knockout.js
  • WPF
  • Telerik and Syncfusion Controls

Lead Senior Developer

FatCloud.com
06.2011 - 03.2012
  • Designed and developed distributed event logging system for cloud computing environments
  • High performance, multi-threaded SOA architecture
  • Ability to trace function calls across threads and WCF boundaries
  • Ability to correlate function calls using transaction based concepts
  • Designed pluggable repository model
  • Implemented stand alone and SQL server based logging repositories
  • Implemented WPF/MVVM based trace viewer
  • Designed and Developed logging system reporting tool with WPF which allowed user to track events throughout the cloud
  • Utilized Telerik controls to for WPF
  • Implemented using C# 4.0, WCF, SQL and MSMQ
  • Designed and developed high performance, compact serialization format that allows querying of serialized data across a cloud computing environment
  • Designed and developed proprietary binary serialization engine that produces serialized data at 1/3 to 1/10 the size of the .Net BinaryFormatter without compression
  • Designed and developed distributed data query subsystem for cloud computing environments
  • Designed and developed technique for serializing LINQ expressions across WCF boundaries
  • Designed and developed code generator used to retarget LINQ expressions against various data repositories within a cloud computing environment
  • Designed and developed a technique to perform distributed server updates using LINQ expression
  • Designed and developed custom LINQ expression feature extraction algorithm used to optimize LINQ based queries against data-store
  • Designed and developed data query Framework for implementing distributed cloud query systems
  • Utilized C# 4.0, WCF, LINQ 4.0

Senior Developer

PIMCO
03.2011 - 04.2011
  • Worked on financial application utilizing C#, Silverlight and SQL Server back-end
  • Utilized MVVM and observer patterns
  • Worked on graphics intensive front-end application
  • Developed library to transport report parameters from front end application to report server allowing report to be generated in a manner customized by the UI
  • Developed Content Management system utilizing Silverlight 4.0, ASP.NET, MVC, Google Maps, and Telerik controls
  • Implemented MVVM development pattern
  • Implemented Command pattern
  • Implemented IOC pattern
  • Utilized RIA services for middle layer processing
  • Utilized MS SQL 2008 for database services
  • Utilized LINQ and Entity Framework for data-layer access services
  • Heavy use of ASP.NET
  • Utilized Javascript for google maps interoperability
  • Knockout.js
  • Utilized Telerik Radcontrols
  • Developed a variety of Silverlight custom controls

Senior Developer

HotTopic.com
08.2009 - 02.2011
  • Developed a variety of application for Microsoft Surface using WPF, WCF, .Net 4.0 and C#.
  • Implemented multi-media multi-touch applications on Microsoft Surface
  • Utilized 2D Barcode Identity Tag technology to identify customers
  • Developed WPF based animations for Surface applications
  • Developed extensive library of WPF based custom controls utilizing XAML and style-able control techniques
  • Worked extensively with WPF base printing subsystem to support printing of shirts on dye sublimation printers
  • Developed custom controls for managing user interaction on Surface
  • Developed client server based Order Fulfillment package utilizing MS SQL 2008, Silverlight 4.0.
  • Utilized Domain Data Services, COM interop, WCF and ASP.NET
  • Provided software architecture and team lead services
  • Extensive use of Silverlight 4.0, RIA services, LINQ, Entity Framework and SQL Server 2008
  • Utilized MVVM patterns in both WPF and Silverlight projects
  • Utilized proprietary graphics libraries to support image manipulation of user bitmap images
  • Designed and developed SOA system to provide services for online order placement systems.

Existence Genetics
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Developed Web based medical data entry application using Silverlight 3.0, RIA services for .NET, C#, MS SQL2008 and ASP.NET.
  • Developed custom components and libraries for use with Silverlight 3.0 and RIA Services for .Net

Fox Network Group
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Developed network scheduling application prototype utilizing WPF 3.5, C# 3.5 and Sybase.
  • Developed Framework Library to work with WPF and Silverlight 2.0.

Premier Election Solutions
11.2008 - 04.2009
  • Technical lead/Subject Matter Expert for major voter registration package.
  • Assisted in design and development of large multi-tiered software package.
  • Lead client side development team
  • Innovated, designed and developed a Model Centric Framework library which enabled rapid development of WPF client applications using C#, WPF, LINQ and .NET 3.5 and ASP.NET. These libraries cut development time significantly by facilitating a model centric view of software development.
  • Designed and developed MVVM based model framework that supported features such as Drag-and-drop, dual-list box copy, etc. This framework allowed programmers not familiar with WPF to focus solely on the model, and for UI interaction to take place through data-binding
  • Designed and implemented custom WPF controls
  • Designed and developed application development, management and maintenance libraries which enabled external control of application security, configuration and management using C#, .NET 3.5, LINQ, WPF, ASP.NET and SQL 2008.
  • Developed ASP.NET based application maintenance modules
  • Provided mentoring for team of six developers
  • Developed WCF web services using C# and .NET 3.5. Extensive use of SQL 2008
  • Extensive utilization of C#, Visual Studio 2008, LINQ, WPF, WCF, XML, Nhibernate, SQL 2008, TFS
  • Business Objects

Thomson Technicolor
09.2007 - 11.2008
  • Technical lead for WinForms order placement module.
  • Developed extensive set of screens for order placement module using WinForms and MS SmartClient application block
  • Technical lead for ASP.NET task tracking module.
  • Interacted with writers, Q/A, Business Analysts and Project Managers in implementing software
  • Lead team of 2 developers
  • Implemented MS SmartClient application block
  • Extensive utilization of SOA technologies with WCF
  • Heavily involved in product design and implementation
  • Extensive utilization of C#, .Net 3.5, LINQ, WCF, ASP.NET, AJAX, TFS and Javascript
  • Extensive use of Infragistics controls
  • Business Objects/Crystal Reports

Authentec Inc
12.2006 - 09.2007
  • Developed client/server based biometric authentication application
  • Developed Security Administration module using WPF 3.0 and C#.
  • Developed HAL (Hardware Abstraction) layer used to isolate user software from underlying sensor hardware
  • Utilized C++, Managed C++ to integrate .NET and underlying C++ drivers
  • Developed UI utilities utilizing WPF 3.0 as well as MVC (C++)
  • Utilized C++, Managed C++ and C#
  • Led team of 3 developers
  • Provided training for Chinese offshore development team
  • Developed Windows services using .NET 2.0 and C#

Gyata Software Development
09.2003 - 12.2006
  • Designed and developed network management system for entertainment network system using MS .NET 1.1 and MS .NET 2.0 and PostgreSQL 8.0
  • Designed and developed SIP based B2BUA utilizing SipX and MS .NET 2.0
  • Trained junior programmers
  • Developed calling card management system with Smart Client interface, and C# based service.
  • Designed and developed proprietary call processing language to handle telecommunications state machine processing

Venali Inc
08.2003 - 05.2005
  • Developed Fax based Spam filter. Implemented with Bayesian statistical networks, OCR technology, .Net remoting, .Net services, and C#.
  • Developed high performance binary search routings for large datasets by utilizing Win32 shared memory services. Developed .Net service, providing remoting facilities for high performance, binary searches.
  • Developed corporate messaging application with Microsoft’s Real Time Communications API.
  • Developed H.323/T.38 endpoints for FAX-Over-IP transmissions.
  • Designed and developed telephony framework library in C#/Managed C++. Provided abstraction layer between telephony applications and telephony hardware. Implemented support for Intel/Dialogic hardware
  • Designed and developed telephony call server (Windows service) in C#. Supported MS VB. Net scripting interface. Designed for high throughput and flexibility. Services utilized telephony framework library.
  • Trained and assisted junior programmers.
  • Interviewed and tested potential employees for knowledge in C/C++/C#.
  • Developed an extensive set of utilities and tools utilizing WinForms technology for UI

Precision Data Computer Services
07.1994 - 06.2003
  • Developed video conferencing booth, complete with multimedia services, ISDN communications, touch-screen control and smart-card technology. Developed product using Visual C++.
  • Worked as a consultant for Blockbuster Inc. as lead developer for internal data mining application. Developed under Macintosh OS in C and then ported to Windows NT in C++. Recommended software directions, designed new interfaces, developed techniques for data-mining. Supported both US and UK based systems.
  • Designed and developed Telecom switch using Dialogic boards. Switch provided calling card, tandem switching and international callback services. Software developed with MS-SQL database backend, with C++ front end.
  • Designed and developed Java front end interfaces to SQL databases.
  • Designed and developed Telemux2000 Multiplexer. Multiplexer converted voice to digitized packets, compressed and multiplexed packets at a 12:1 ratio, and transmitted packets across ISDN/T-1 connection where process was reversed. Multiplexer incorporated ISDN, T-1, HDLC technology. Product was one a few to support 12:1 compression along with fax and modem at toll quality voice. Sold, installed and supported product in USA, India and Caribbean. Developed product using Borland C++ and Visual C++.
  • Designed and developed Telemux2200 Multiplexer. Similar to above but with different hardware that provided 16:1 voice compression. Developed product using Borland C++, MS-Access and ADO for back end database.
  • Designed and Developed Telemux VOIP Gateway. Gateway converted voice to digitized packets that were transmitted over IP network. . Sold, installed and supported product in USA, Chile, India and Caribbean. Developed product using Borland C++, MS-SQL, and Visual Basic.
  • Designed and developed telecomm billing package. Client server design with MS-SQL back end and C++ front end developed with Borland C++ Builder. Software supports billing, reporting, charting and data analysis of call detail records. Incorporated several high performance techniques allowing fast and flexible CDR importation and data summarization. Utilized Delphi for client application. Ported to Linux using gcc.
  • Designed and Developed Telemux VOIP Gatekeeper. A distributed VOIP switching platform that supported thousands of simultaneous calls. Implemented all facets of call routing, billing and reporting into package. Developed using Borland C++, Visual C++ and Java.
  • Revised and redesigned Dialogic based switch to be more robust and to support remote management features via monitoring tool. Monitoring tool provided monitoring and management of several switches with services such as email notification. Included support in switch for ISDN-PRI, E-1, T-1 and analog interfaces. Developed using Borland C++ and Visual C++.
  • Designed and developed PC-based VOIP terminal. Custom design that allows users to make pc-phone/pc-pc calls via their computers sound card. Supported additional hardware to simulate telephone. Developed using Visual C++.
  • Developed H.323 gatekeeper. Implemented call routing, CDR reporting and billing features. Developed in Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 with TCP/IP based monitoring tool developed in Borland C++ Builder 5.
  • Designed and developed SIP/MGCP IVR Server, implementing features such as custom built SIP/MGCP stack, RTP packet streaming, in-band DTMF digit detection, and custom scripting language. Developed using Borland C++. Developed Scanner, Parser and execution environment for proprietary Simplex programming language.

Education

University of Toronto
01.1990

Skills

  • C# / MS NET - 24 Years Expert level Net Framework 1-47, ASPNET Core 1-90
  • REST, LINQ, Typescript, NodeJS, ASPNET MVC 1-5, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, Windows Forms, Entity Framework
  • Knockoutjs, SignalR, Bootstrap, WPF, ReactJS, XAML, Blazor, Maui
  • AWS and Azure Cloud experience, Azure CLI
  • Docker experience
  • MS SQL, Excel, PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Azure, AWS
  • Java - 10 years, Android, Xamarin, Maui
  • Microsoft Visual C 10 years
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 10 years, C/C#
  • C# - 24 years
  • Software Architectural patterns, Agile, SCRUM
  • AI Embedding, Workflow Development using N8N and other workflow engines
  • API design and integration
  • System architecture design
  • Microservices architecture
  • Code review and refactoring
  • Cloud computing technologies
  • Mobile application development
  • Cross-platform development
  • Software development expertise
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Machine learning and AI integration
  • Frontend and backend frameworks
  • Client relationship management

Timeline

Senior Software Architect/Lead Software Developer

PANAMERICOM
09.2022 - Current

Lead Software Developer

EMIDS
07.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Software Architect/Senior Software Architect

PANAMERICOM
08.2020 - 06.2021

Lead Software Developer

EMIDS
02.2020 - 08.2020

Lead Software Developer/Senior Software Architect

PANAMERICOM
07.2019 - 02.2020

Lead Software Developer/Senior Software Architect

MERITA TECHNOLOGIES
07.2016 - Current

Lead Software Developer/Senior Software Architect

FIRST CAPITOL CONSULTANTS
07.2014 - 08.2019

Senior Software Architect/Mentor

INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
07.2014 - 11.2015

CAR & FLEET
08.2013 - 10.2014

Senior Software Architect

PARAMOUNT FARMS
08.2012 - 05.2013

Lead Senior Developer

FatCloud.com
06.2011 - 03.2012

Senior Developer

PIMCO
03.2011 - 04.2011

Senior Developer

HotTopic.com
08.2009 - 02.2011

Existence Genetics
06.2009 - 08.2009

Fox Network Group
04.2009 - 06.2009

Premier Election Solutions
11.2008 - 04.2009

Thomson Technicolor
09.2007 - 11.2008

Authentec Inc
12.2006 - 09.2007

Gyata Software Development
09.2003 - 12.2006

Venali Inc
08.2003 - 05.2005

Precision Data Computer Services
07.1994 - 06.2003

University of Toronto

Ideal Role Fit

Seeking senior-level roles as Principal Software Architect, Solutions Architect, or Fractional CTO at remote-first, innovation-driven companies in AI, HealthTech, SaaS, or Cloud Infrastructure, with $225k+ salary or $125/hr contract compensation.

Technical Strengths

  • Languages/Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET Core, Java, SQL, JavaScript, ReactJS, Blazor, MAUI, Xamarin
  • Cloud: AWS (Lambda, S3, ECS), Azure, Docker
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB
  • Dev Practices: Microservices, Multi-threading, REST APIs, Agile/SCRUM, CI/CD, Security Compliance
  • Tools: Visual Studio, Entity Framework, RabbitMQ, SignalR, Syncfusion, WPF, Xamarin, Android Studio

Selected Career Achievements

  • Architected and delivered SaaS-based medical communication platform with microservices, AWS, Blazor, and AI services integration, improving healthcare coordination.
  • Designed and launched multi-agency emergency response system with AI-driven image classification, mobile front ends, and Dockerized microservices at scale.
  • Migrated large-scale legacy systems from Java to ASP.NET Core, integrating Okta SSO, security testing pipelines, and modern REST APIs.
  • Created high-performance cloud services for biometric authentication, bulk messaging (Twilio, SMTP2GO), and data transformation pipelines.

Key Highlights

  • Enterprise Architect for 20+ large-scale platforms; led end-to-end development of cloud-native SaaS systems, AI/ML workflows, and medical communication tools.
  • Cloud Expert: Deep experience with AWS and Azure, including Lambda, S3, Docker, ECS, cloud storage, and microservice containerization.
  • AI & Automation Integrations: Implemented AI services (e.g., Microsoft/Google Vision, image classification, chatbots) and automated workflows for emergency response, healthcare, and security systems.
  • Full-Stack Mastery: Expert in C#, .NET Core (1–9), Blazor, MAUI, Xamarin, ReactJS, WPF, XAML, and mobile (Android, Java, Kotlin) development.
  • Database & API Excellence: Advanced skills in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, with efficient REST API design and high-speed data services.
  • Mentor & Leader: Led cross-functional teams across multiple engagements; provided training, mentoring, and architectural leadership to drive agile delivery.
  • Performance-Driven: Specialized in multi-threaded, asynchronous programming, system optimization, and secure architecture for regulated industries (healthcare, finance, telecom).

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