Kevin Connolly

Senior .NET Developer
Colorado Springs, CO · (719) 209-1732

Technical Skills

  • C#
  • VB.NET
  • ASP.NET
  • ASP.NET AJAX
  • Microsoft .NET 1.1 - 4.0
  • ADO.NET
  • Transact-SQL
  • Javascript
  • VB4, VB6, VBScript, VBA
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Waterfall & Agile Methodologies
  • Test-Driven Development
  • Service Oriented Architecture
  • MSSQL 2000-2008
  • z/OS DB2 versions 8, 9
  • EnterpriseDT FTP
  • SharpZipLib
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Web Development
  • Web Services
  • Windows Services
  • Windows Forms Development
  • Command-line Tools
  • Database Design

Limited Exposure

  • CA-7 Scheduling
  • XSLT
  • IBM AS/400
  • IBM MQ Series
  • WCF
  • WPF
  • Test Automation

Career Experience

Verizon Business · Sr. Applications Developer II · 06/2007 - 06/2008; 11/2009 - Present

Fujitsu Consulting · 11/2009 - Present
Apex Systems, Inc · 06/2007 - 06/2008
  • Analyzed, architected, designed, developed, deployed, and maintained a Web Application which provides extremely large customers a simple way to run complex reports against very large phone bills including historical billing data (VB.NET, ASP.NET 2.0, AJAX, HTML, JavaScript, XML, SQL 2000/2005)
    • Replaced legacy VB6 Windows Forms Application
    • Centralized data and software updates, greatly increasing ease of deployment
    • Eliminated 1700 Incident Reports as a result of the rewrite
    • Realtime customized reporting against data in excess of 50GB, per month, per customer
    • Integration with corporate SSO system
  • Analyzed, designed, and developed the Data Exporter for above Web Application. When a customer creates and runs a large report, this is the tool that makes it available to them (Web Services, VB.NET, FTP, DB2, SQL 2005, XML)
    • Utilized third-party libraries to compress the resulting file by 95% and transfer it to mainframe via SFTP, to be delivered via external systems
    • Created a private web proxy which would download exported data files via the Web Server, despite being stored on a the Application Server.
  • Analyzed, designed, and developed a management application for the above Web Application, which provides key personnel with both generalized status information and technical back-end details on the infrastructure
  • Coordinated with Business to ensure adherence to work prioritization and schedules
  • Coordinated with QA team to ensure timely delivery of code, manage defects, and map code changes to requirements (HP Quality Center)
  • Coordinated with Mainframe Programmer to ensure interoperability with external systems

Progressive Insurance · Sr. IT Applications Programmer · 07/2008 - 09/2009

Pomeroy IT Solutions
  • Developed, enhanced, and maintained next-generation bulk E-mail processing engine (C#, Web Services, Windows Services, n-Tier Architecture, SOA, SQL 2005, DB2, XML, XSLT)
    • Migrated bulk E-mail architecture to a Windows Service and SQL Server 2005, eliminating dependencies on DB2, CA-7, and other mainframe systems to facilitate sunset of Mainframe technologies. Eliminated the need for a DB2 DBA and a COBOL Programmer, saving the company $150K annually
    • Identified SQL syntax and indexing improvements which increased message processing rate from 2 per second to 27 per second (Transact-SQL, Database Design)
    • Created a website to build and manage bulk E-mail campaigns, and to enable ad-hoc campaigns, thus eliminating the need for Developer and QA involvement, saving 40 man-hours per E-mail campaign (ASP.NET 3.0, AJAX, C#, SQL)
    • Created a website to run statistical analysis & reporting against volume in QA & Production environments, for administrative reporting and Production Support. Website reports on new Windows/SQL systems and legacy Mainframe/DB2 systems to provide migration effectiveness and status tracking during the architecture migration effort (ASP.NET 3.0, AJAX, C#, SQL, DB2)
  • Upgraded Email architecture Continuous Integration / Build and elevate process from CruiseControl.NET to ProMotion / ProTools.
    • Key figure in migration of Source Control repositories from Visual SourceSafe to Team Foundation Server
    • Organized dozens of Project files together into Solutions with corresponding Namespace-based file structures
    • Resolved and mapped 400+ assembly reference dependencies - Corrected an issue where the wrong files and versions had been on Production servers
    • Functioned as backup POC for Dev Lead on a team of 130
    • Reduced build process from hours to minutes
  • Created an automated testing tool which eliminated the need for 60% of a project's testing staff
    • Allowed reallocation of resources, saving the company $180K annually
    • Multiplied regression testing speed by 30, enabling 100% daily regression testing on all Email templates
    • VBScript, QTP, HP Quality Center, Mercury Test Director, SQL, DB2
  • Analyzed, architected, designed, developed, enhanced, and tested assorted projects as required (C#, Web Services, n-Tier Architecture)
  • Eliminated a discrepancy related to Paperless Billing retention; Avoided customer loss, prevented additional overhead; Saved the company up to $4 million annually
  • Eliminated an issue whereas 200,000 customers were accidentally unenrolled from an Email campaign; prevented major data quality issue in Production prevented loss of customer communication
  • Identified an interdepartmental architectural anomaly which caused an issue where specific outgoing Emails were not being recorded; Prevented legal exposure
  • Board Member, Deployment Coordination Advisory Board
  • Created and maintained product documentation (Design docs, SRDs, checklists, flowcharts, etc) (MS Office + Visio, Sharepoint)
  • Coordinated with external teams to resolve external and upstream dependencies
  • Coordinated with QA team to ensure expedient delivery of code, manage defects, and map code changes to requirements (HP Quality Center)
  • Coordinated with Production Support to enhance training, ensure Production Certification & Readiness, and get history behind complex defects
  • Some exposure to IBM MQ Series, Test Automation

CareCore National · Web Developer & IS Support · 05/2006 - 05-2007

  • Developed intranet, internet, and extranet websites as needed (ASP.NET 2.0, VB.NET, SQL 2000/2005)
  • Accomplished special projects for short-notice contract adherence requirements, assigned directly by CIO (ASP.NET 2.0, VB.NET, SQL 2000/2005)
  • Developed a website that enables Contract Managers to manage customer accounts directly - eliminated the need for IT intervention (C#, ASP.NET 2.0, SQL 2005, AJAX)
  • Developed web portals that allow new cases to be built over the Internet - Eliminated the need for a call center department (VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET 2.0, SQL 2005)
  • Created an application that tests all incoming job applicants for required skills - reduced HR workload per applicant by 2 man-hours (C#, SQL 2005)
  • Created a CSR metrics tracking system and WebParts used within multiple Sharepoint portals. Reduced the overhead associated with agent tracking; eliminated the need for a large spreadsheet system; eliminated duplication of effort and data loss caused by multiple people working on a spreadsheet at a given time (Sharepoint 2003, C#, SQL 2005)
  • Some interaction with IBM AS/400 systems

US Air Force · Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman · 03/2002 - 08/2004

  • Responsible for inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and coordinating activity on 26 $30M aircraft
  • Promoted to E-3
  • Attained Skill Level 5 (AFSC 2A353A)
  • Honorable Discharge
  • Commanders commendation for perfect QA Scores on aircraft inspections, Launch & Recovery
  • Identified and corrected numerous discrepancies (eliminating emergencies and damage)
    • Identified and replaced Leaking hydraulic switching valve, ensuring aircraft could land
    • Identified and removed foreign objects in engine intake area, preventing damage to $1.5M engines
  • Received 4 recognition letters for outstanding performance
  • Submitted 2 Deficiency Reports - saved unit $59K by improving processes and eliminating unnecessary rework
  • Installed, inspected, serviced, replaced, repaired, and removed aircraft hardware and components
  • Coordinated and performed application of external hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic power
  • Performed operational checks of aircraft systems including flight controls, engines, landing gear, and cockpit controls
  • Marshalled, launched, and recovered aircraft before and after flights
  • Verified mission capability conditions and debriefed flight crews

Software Experience

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, 2008, 2005, 2003
  • Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2010, 2005
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 2005
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000
  • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 2008, 2005
  • Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager (2003)
  • Microsoft Expression Blend
  • Microsoft MSIL Disassembler
  • Altova XMLSpy
  • Beyond Compare
  • UltraEdit
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003, 2000
  • Microsoft Windows 3.x; NT 4.0, 3.5
  • Microsoft Office 2010, 2007, 2003, XP, 2000, 97 inc. Visio
  • HP Quality Center
  • HP QuickTest Pro 9.1, 10.0