Experience

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  Sanden machine ltd

  Aug 2003 - Jan 2004

  Junior software designer

  Application development using Visual Basic and VB Script In-house and for customerDesign, development and testingTouchscreen software development (software conversion)Worked as part of a three-person research and development team for future productsProvided customer support, troubleshooting installation problems over the phone

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  Phoenix business solutions

  May 2004 - Sept 2005

  Software developer

  • Developed manufacture scheduling application using C++ and Java, including developing customer requirements• Planned and executed testing protocol• Created and maintained design documents according to requirements• Converted software from text file data storage to database (SQL, Sybase and Oracle)• Analyzed problems, consulting with clients (via phone and email) and correcting errors in applications

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  Shopedge software

  Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Software developer

  • Developed in-house ERP software using C#• Developed inventory tracking applications for PC working in conjunction with handheld scanners (worked directly with client representative)• Used SQL Server 2005 / 2000 to track data and communicate with program• Application support for existing software, including bug fixes and troubleshooting• Managed error-tracking via database logging

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  Second foundation consulting

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2009

  Systems development consultant

  • Developed customizations for clients’ Enterprise Resource Planning software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SQL Server)• Designed custom reports using Crystal Reports• Provided application support for existing software, including bug fixes and troubleshooting• Provided clients with on-site support during product launch

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  Natura world inc.

  Dec 2009 - Feb 2012

  Systems developer / it administrator

  • Hired as a Software Developer, promoted to dual role in May 2011 • Developed customizations for in-house Enterprise Resource Planning software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)• Designed, developed and deployed a touch screen shipping application using Dynamics NAV (from concept to completion)• Maintained network resources and hardware • Managed user security permissions, including phone and email accounts • Assisted employees with internal technical and software issues as Help Desk

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  Agdata canada ltd.

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2015

  Database administrator/software developer

  Created and managed distribution of reports through SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS) Plan and implement complex changes working with business personnelReduced system downtime on daily database processes by reporting and isolating errorsMaintained overnight processing and regularly-scheduled client deliverablesSupported business staff by troubleshooting bugs, and generating requested queries

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  Uptake

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  Software developer

  Upgrade client software suite with latest versions of codeDeploy upgraded software suite to dealer servers for product launch and QA testingImproved product launch accuracy by standardizing the process, creating a checklistActivate and configure modules within the software on the client production serversResearch and document processes for future use on team wiki site

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  Uptake canada, inc

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Software developer

  Improved product launch accuracy by standardizing the process, creating a checklistResearch and document internal processes for future use on team wiki siteUpgrade client software suite with latest versions of code, using RedGate toolkitDeploy complex changes to existing dealer servers for product launch and QA testingActivate and configure modules within the software on the client production serversThis is a continuation of the role at Canam Solutions.

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  Millstone games

  Jan 2018 - now

  Co-owner, designer, lead programmer

  Designed and developed video games for the mobile and pc platforms using Unity and C#.Worked on projects remotely as part of a 2-man team.Technology Used: Unity, C#, Visual Studio, githubmillstonegames.ca

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  Revera inc.

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

  Programmer analyst

  Created multitier solution for capturing Legal Compliance signoff in web applicationUpdated existing web applications such as Policy Compliance, User Access Review with new featuresAssisted users throughout the company by answering service desk requestsCreated and updated reports for users in LaunchPad (service)Primary point of contact for issues related to a series of custom web applications

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  Abelsoft inc.

  Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

  Software developer

  Created a system to update prepayments across a suite of databases in a cloud solutionWorked as a part of a small team to create feature improvements for existing softwareWorked on a small team to troubleshoot issues with quick turnaroundWorked in Agile environment, 2 week sprintsTechnology Used: SQL Server, C#.NET, C++, Azure, GitHub

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  The brand felt ltd.

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  System engineer
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  Conestoga college

  Sept 2021 - now

  Professor

  Under the School of Workforce Development within the Information Technology Business Analysis - Operations Program.