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