Michael Vana

Michael Vana

Web Developer/Photographer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Enterprise Architect Manager

  • Education

    • Eckerd College

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      Bachelor's degree Computer Science and International Business

      Activities and Societies: VP - Triton Sailing Association Computer Science

    • Danube International School

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      International Baccalaureate (Cambridge)

      Billingual German / English

  • Experience

    • Showit360.com

      Jul 2004 - Sept 2008
      Web Developer/Photographer

      • Virtual tour provider for real property using Conventional and 360° Photography.• Website Development Coding and Design. (ASP.NET, java, HTML, CSS)• Zone photographer for Zaio Corporation. Cataloged ALL residential property in Pinellas county with an average daily production of 550 photos.

    • Global Florida Real Estate

      Jul 2006 - Sept 2008
      Broker Owner

      • Develop Website with IDX/MLS integration• Build IT infrastructure• Strong emphasis on data retention and backup operations to meet State requirements• Sales• Manage daily operations

    • Morrow Technologies - JANUS Displays

      Jan 2007 - Mar 2008
      Technical Specialist

      • Performed and managed turn-key installations for proprietary hardware and software into existing environments. • Supported over 10k Clients by phone, email and onsite.• Designated technician for international clients. (30% travel)• Strong emphasis on desktop, server, TCP/IP troubleshooting and system integration.

    • Kass Shuler, P.A.

      Jul 2008 - Feb 2017

      • Main Developer for document scanning and workflow system, utilizing TWAIN and Kofax scanners. (C#, WinForms, stored procedures)• Main developer on billing and court hearing results website and supporting systems. (C#, MVC, EF, SQL, jquery, javascript, bootstrap, HTML5) • Main Developer for document archiving solution. Archiving over 1TB of data with full audit trail. (C#, SQL)• Developer for quick case search website, cutting search times by 30 seconds. (C#, ASP.NET, SQL)• Implemented continuous integration utilizing Team City and WIX. • Main developer for OSHA break timer website. (C#, ASP.NET, SQL)• Maintained and extended existing C# code base for in-house applications. • In-depth knowledge of Visual Studio ver. 2010-2015 using SVN or git.• Optimized indices on database tables to boost performance. Show less • Futureproofed design of document merges to accommodate expansion of Case Management System data.• Mentored team while tackling complex scripting and troubleshooting.• Designed and developed new UI features for case management system.• Analyzed business processes with subject matter experts, completed user requests, and identified additional opportunities to leverage firm technology to improve quality and efficiency.• Managed portfolio of projects spanning across multiple teams.• Provided application support to end users. Show less • Improved standard for complex merge document coding. (WordPerfect, Perfect Script)• Redesigned documents to decrease merge times by 30% overall.• Developed macros and function libraries. (eg. Date Library: readStringToDate, dateToText, add, isWeekday)• Supported and expanded case management system UI. (AdvantageDb, SQL, Data Architect)• Specialized in merges with complex tables and unknown number of rows.• Refactored merges. Best reduction was 64 parts to 8. Show less • Provided level 3 support. Conceptualization through deployment for IT equipment ranging from workstations and peripherals to Enterprise-level servers and networks.• Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, and VMWare.• Developed domain wide reporting and login scripts. (DOS-batch, PowerShell)• Coordinated support for third party applications. Oversaw recovery of 40k in missing receivables. • Responsible technician for mission critical servers. • Redesigned Active Directory to be primarily role based.• Averaged 150 completed tickets per week. Show less

      • Application Developer

        Oct 2015 - Feb 2017
      • Business Systems Analyst II

        Jun 2015 - Feb 2017
      • Associate Business Systems Analyst

        Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
      • IT Specialist II

        Jul 2008 - Jan 2015
    • Suncoast Credit Union

      Mar 2017 - now
      • Enterprise Architect Manager

        Mar 2025 - now
      • Solutions Architect

        Oct 2023 - Mar 2025
      • Senior Developer

        Dec 2019 - Oct 2023
      • Developer

        Mar 2017 - Dec 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Real Estate Broker

      Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
      Jan 2004
      View certificate certificate
    • FCC Element 2 & 3

      Federal Communications Commission
      Apr 2012