Ryan Caster

Experience

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  Flagstar Bank

  Dec 1995 - Nov 1997

  Programmer

  Wrote custom server-based FTP transfer application with security to transfer files to and from vendors to multiple locations throughout the bank from inside and outside DMZ.Created front-end reporting interface for the accounting department A/R application.Designed and created application to enable customer data mining for internal telemarketing group while making live sales calls.Converted pipeline reports from C-Trieve to SQL Server RDBMS

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  Pricewaterhouse Coopers and Lybrand

  Nov 1997 - Mar 1998

  Sr. Programmer

  Managed 12+ employees while overseeing Year 2000 Conversion for give auto manufacturers to ensure Y2K Compliance. Tracked and maintained plant floor equipment data utilizing Excel, Crystal Reports, and Net Dynamics.Developed a telephone paging system used in conjunction with Request for Quote application for Aviation Freight.

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  Flagstar Bank

  Mar 1998 - May 2006

  Sr. Lead Programmer

  Planned and installed Crystal Reports Enterprise in a Windows Server 2003 clustered environment, scheduled backups, built custom databases for use with migrating data between Oracle and SQL ServerDesigned and created web based interface using hand data entry for customers to complete standard mortgage application (1003 Loan application) data which is was used in mortgage application workflow.Assisted in the creation of a customer interface for accpting Calyx data files from outside customers. Show less

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  Pontiac Flight Services

  Mar 2006 - May 2009

  Pilot

  First Officer (FAR Part 135/91 operations)

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  Gulf Coast and Carribean Airlines

  Mar 2006 - May 2007

  Pilot

  First officer (FAR Part 135/121/91 operations)

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  Eastern Michigan University

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2011

  Lead Programmer Analyst Architect

  Carried out various installations, oversight, and operations of BOE for Ypsilanti EMU Campus including security, managed objects and SDK Functionality. Architected and coded a comprehensive ERP web platform tailored to streamline course management, payments, and instructor oversight, resulting in a 30% reduction in administrative tasks and a 20% enhancement in user experience. Designed and wrote retreival from main ERP system to normalized SQL Server based repository

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  Spud Software Inc.

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Programmer/Business Analyst

  Created Patient tracking system for local medical practice reducing support time by 15%.Designed system that included recheck notifications, appointment verifications, diagnosis, and chart information utilizing ASP.net, VB.net, C # and LINQ database models with SQL Server 2008.• Created ad-hoc reporting databases for clients.

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  365 Retail Markets

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  Director Of Software Development

  Management of staffing schedules, master project backlog, and communications with project and C-Level Management. Responsible for managing 10+ full time developers working on various projects to support kiosk based, self-contained micro markets with 2 off shore development teams. Maintained code bases for internet market management, product and inventory management as well as kiosk code base and code escrow. Worked directly with debit/credit card tech departments to enable global operations.

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  Pyramid Solutions, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Senior IT Manager

  Installation and management of digital imaging and workflow solutions for finance and insurance industries. Daily oversight of staff schedules, master project backlog, project detail, maintaining communications with project resources and peers. Responsibilities also included deadlines, staff success, budget management, and communication of projects with high level customers in finance and insurance industries.

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  Independent Consultant

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2023

  Business Consultant

  Provided input and strategy to management groups in IT and business matter subjects. Mentored staff regarding subjects of project lifecycle and methodology. Worked with various circuit board designs. Constructed custom aviation and automotive combining additive and subtractive production methods.

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  Mattang, Inc.

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2024

  Integration Engineer

  Participated in various paired programming projects using Microsoft technologies such as Visual Studio and VS Code. Setup internal QA practice with leadership decreasing deployment times and a 8% reduction in deployment related errors. Introduced several methods of Automated Testing with Playwright framework, Azure Test Plan, and Azure DevOps Pipelines through creation of Test Plans, Test Suites, and Test Cases using Playwright framework.Worked on regular design and implementations of Master Data Management Platforms using CluedIn, Neo4j, Apache Hop, PowerBI and Microsoft Fabric.Creation and delivery of internal training courses regarding automated and manual inclusion of various test objects using Playwright, node.js, and Azure Test Plan reducing the amount of individual time by 20% and increasing the codebase coverage by 12%. Assisted other developers with test creation, different methods of testing, and planning for upcoming releases and projects.Worked on client integrations for Automotive, Healthcare, and Sports. Show less