Email: pwelter@loresoft.com
Software Architect / Software Engineer
Solutions-oriented professional with proven expertise leading the design, development and implementation of multi-tiered and integrated .NET solutions to exceed challenging business needs. Extensive qualifications in all aspects of full project life cycle development, from initial feasibility analysis and design through testing, documentation and enhancement. Solid expertise leading the architectural design, implementation and integrating of large-scaled enterprise solutions, utilizing .NET, C#, SQL, XML, XSLT and Visual Basic. Extensive knowledge of MS SQL Server, ORACLE and MS Access databases, including data analysis, data manipulation and data acquisition/migration. Analytical problem-solver; strength in analyzing, testing and implementing systems across multiple platforms to ensure optimal integration and information access. Combined expertise in strategic planning with strong technical qualifications. Strength in cross-functional team leadership, and project planning and design. Outstanding communication skills proven by effective communication with management, team members and users.
Core Competencies
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w Strategic Planning & Engineering
w Project Planning & Monitoring
w Software Re-Engineering
w Systems Analysis & Design
w Architectural Design |
w Problem Analysis & Resolution
w Change Control & Documentation
w Cross-Functional Team Leadership
w Customer Relationship Management
w Presentations & Demonstrations |
Technical Proficiency
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Languages & Software: |
C#, .NET, C/C++, SQL, ASP.NET, BizTalk, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, MS Visual Basic, MS Visual. NET, XML, XSL/XSLT, MS Visual SourceSafe, COM/DCOM, SOAP Web Services |
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Databases: |
MS SQL Server, ORACLE, MS Access |
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Systems: |
Windows 98/NT/2000XP, UNIX, Linux |
Professional Experience
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Rels Companies, Eden Prairie, MN, 2004-Present |
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Lead Software Engineer |
Recruited to spearhead all efforts to design, redesign and implement advanced technology and process improvement solutions utilized throughout the product lines for this premier provider of credit, appraisal, title and settlement products and services to the lending industry. Lead all efforts for the Rels Title Development Team of up to 13.
Scope of accountability spans business process analysis, functional and technical specifications, architecture design and development, team training and mentoring, and process standards and methodologies. Introduce new technical tools and concepts into the development life cycle to enhance development time frame and quality. Provide direction to development team on coding and architecture principles. Direct all aspects of multiple, simultaneous projects, ensuring adherence to project scope and delivery. Assist in analyzing and resolving issues.
w Key player in developing and implementing the Title Order Processing Applications.
w Spearheaded the creation of a Web application to allow realtors and lenders to track title order requests.
w Directed the design of a B2B Order Processing System utilizing BizTalk Server to capture and route orders from lenders to appropriate business lines.
w Effectively created an enterprise User Management application to centrally store all security settings.
w Introduced version control system, automated unit testing, scripted deployment, standard project structure, and Object Relationship Mapping concepts, reducing development life cycle.
w Credited with reducing development risks through introduction of mentoring, process and review strategies.
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Independent Open Source Community Projects, Minnetonka, MN, 1998-Present |
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Software Architect / Engineer |
Successfully designed open source solutions for the Development Community, to reduce development time and increase efficiency. Analyze and research needs, design systems architecture and successfully develop solution.
w Developed COM Object Serialization Component.
w Created an add-in for Visual Basic to assist common development tasks.
w Designed a file-searching component for MS Windows.
w Full project life cycle development of a spell checking engine, utilizing C# .NET.
w Architected a web service wrapper for the Visual Source Safe client.
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Best Buy, Eden Prairie, MN, 1998-2004 |
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Senior Software Engineer |
Provided strategic and tactical leadership to ensure successful design, development and enhancement of innovative systems and software to increase capabilities throughout the organization. Accountable for overall success of assigned projects, from initial needs analysis and architectural design through development, testing, implementation and customer satisfaction. Led teams in designing new systems and existing system enhancements, utilizing .NET, C#, SQL, Visual Basic, XML/XSLT, JavaScript, HMTL, VBScript, ASP, VBA and WML technologies. Planned and monitored progress of all projects, and delivered status to team members, management and customers. Managed issue resolution and change management initiatives. Introduced new standards to increase efficiency and quality.
w Recipient of “I.S. Make It Happen” Award for exceptional performance.
w Credited with developing an enterprise on-line Store Locator system, utilizing XML and HTP.
w Directed the redesign of existing Point of Sale system into web-based technologies for handheld devices.
w Authored and introduced Coding Standards and Best Practice documents, to increase quality.
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Vallon, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, 1998 |
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Senior Web Developer |
Responsible for leading the successful design, development and delivery of customized e-commerce solutions for clients. Led teams in the overall design, development and implementation of applications and systems, utilizing Visual Studio, Visual Basic, ASP, JavaScript and SQL. Planned, tracked and monitored all aspects of projects.
w Credited with designing, architecting and developing an e-commerce shipping calculator, and web-based spell checker and email client.
w Recognized for leading the design, development and integration of an e-commerce shopping cart.
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Techies.com, Eden Prairie, MN, 1996-1998 |
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Web Developer / Network Engineer |
Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible technical positions. Was initially brought on to design and Implement Company’s technical infrastructure. Promoted to assist in full project life cycle design, development and implementation of company’s web applications to support business operations. Developed and implemented web-based applications and Sites utilizing HTML, JavaScript, ASP Script, Visual Basic, COM and DLL business objects.
Education/Training