Info724 / Insurance 7242/2023 – 2/2026Remote
Architected AI-assisted modernization workflows and rebuilt insurance systems with a strong focus on quality, semantic search, documentation, and mentoring.
- Architected Frontier AI Operations by deploying autonomous agent workflows using OpenAI and LM Studio APIs.
- Implemented automated legacy-to-modern code translation and NLP-driven semantic search to bridge technical debt gaps.
- Rebuilt a Dental Insurance Contract Management System in .NET Core with C#, TypeScript, EF Core, and Razor Pages.
- Created screens and automated unit tests to compare claims adjudication between legacy and rebuilt versions.
C+R Research4/2022 – 1/2023Chicago, IL
Built collaboration and document workflows across Microsoft Teams, Azure Blob Storage, and email-list management systems.
- Created file sharing and collaboration workflows in Microsoft Teams through Microsoft Graph API in a C# .NET Core site with TypeScript.
- Programmatically managed storage and retrieval of finalized checked-in documents through Azure Blob Storage.
- Integrated MailJet and MailGun to manage clean mailing lists and subscriber communication.
- Used asynchronous C# patterns for third-party APIs to improve responsiveness and throughput.
Transportation Management Technology11/2015 – 2022, part time after 2018Oak Brook, IL
Designed service-oriented frameworks, custom authentication, and reusable client-side patterns for transportation management systems.
- Developed a service-oriented framework using JavaScript/TypeScript, RESTful ASP.NET Web Services, MVC controllers, C# repositories, and stored procedures.
- Designed TypeScript/JavaScript patterns around third-party libraries for speed, presentation, configuration, and user settings.
- Built custom authorization and authentication around Microsoft claims-based security with existing database structures.
- Developed desktop interoperability between internet and desktop programs, web services, and cross-site communication from a single login.
ITsavvy4/2020 – 3/2022Addison, IL
Introduced Agile and DevOps practices, re-architected systems for testability, and improved client-side quality with TypeScript and QUnit.
- Introduced the company to Agile methodology and Microsoft DevOps.
- Rearchitected software to be unit testable and defined the unit testing strategy.
- Helped coworkers adopt TypeScript for a stronger client-side codebase.
- Implemented QUnit for client-side unit testing.
LongTerm Software Solutions, Inc.11/2018 – 3/2020Warrenville, IL
Improved APIs, testing strategy, SEO infrastructure, CI/CD, and quality roadmaps for large production codebases.
- Debugged and developed with C#, TypeScript, Angular 8, JavaScript, MVC, .NET Core, Web API, and Classic ASP.
- Generated automated integration unit testing from stored procedures to validate thousands of scenarios before deployment.
- Created RESTful API endpoints and documentation for external consumers.
- Helped implement sitemaps, JSON Schema, and URL improvements for SEO.
RR Donnelley12/2013 – 11/2015Bolingbrook, IL
Led agile enterprise development with MVC5, EF6, design patterns, peer programming, code review, and test-first practices.
- Helped design and develop enterprise-level projects using MVC5, EF6, design patterns, and automated unit tests.
- Applied SOLID principles and patterns including repository, adapter, and dependency injection.
- Used Gherkin-style comments to shape unit tests before implementation.
- Supported quality through peer programming and code review check-in policies.
Motozuma.com / BoostUp.com2/2012 – 12/2013Naperville, IL
Migrated a platform to C#, Windows Azure, SQL Azure, MVC, and automated unit testing while integrating financial APIs.
- Migrated platform from VB ASP.NET 3.5 to C# Windows Azure and SQL Azure.
- Re-architected the system into a multitier C# MVC 4.5 architecture with automated unit tests.
- Integrated with US Bank and Authorize.net payment APIs.
- Worked with Agile sprints to evolve the product based on user acceptance and stakeholder plans.
SunGard Financial Systems10/2012 – 4/2013Lombard, IL
Led international work on a stock trading application, optimizing C#, SQL, and UI performance while mentoring testability.
- Worked with an international team to create a stock trading application for banks.
- Optimized C#, SQL, and UI to increase performance.
- Trained the team on automated unit testing and writing testable code.
- Developed in XAML using Prism and Unity Framework in C#.
Magenic Technologies5/2010 – 2/2012Chicago, IL
Delivered enterprise consulting for reporting, equipment tracking, employee profile management, and clean layered architecture.
- Worked on a system for reporting and tracking equipment issues.
- Collaborated with client developers on an international enterprise system for employee profiles.
- Created maintainable separation of concerns from lightweight AJAX WCF calls through SQL Server stored procedures.
- Used peer reviews, paired programming, and code examples to keep code clean and maintainable.
Morse Data Corporation11/2008 – 5/2010Chicago, IL
Developed enterprise management software, upgraded C# codebases, expanded T-SQL APIs, and delivered optimized HTML/CSS templates.
- Developed enterprise management software for multi-channel merchants, publishers, and fulfillment providers.
- Organized logic into models, helpers, cache, DAL, user controls, and custom control classes.
- Migrated C# codebase from ASP.NET 2.0 to 3.5, replacing obsolete methods and adding lambda expressions.
- Improved and expanded T-SQL APIs for client websites.
Unison UCG3/2007 – 7/2008Chicago, IL
Built and maintained applications for City of Chicago and Chicago Airport System while handling sensitive data and airport clearance requirements.
- Built, maintained, and improved applications for City of Chicago and The Chicago Airport System.
- Worked with ASP.NET 3.5, Microsoft Ajax, XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, MS SQL, and Oracle.
- Created relational database components including views, triggers, and stored procedures.
- Helped with Oracle PL/SQL migration to ASP.NET and worked with sensitive data daily.
Consulting & Early Career3/2001 – 7/2008Chicago, IL
Delivered e-commerce sites, SEO-focused high-traffic sites, dynamic applications, and performance improvements across ASP.NET, ASP, PHP, MySQL, and SQL Server.
- Completed full project development for e-commerce sites.
- Worked directly with SEO professionals to build high-traffic websites.
- Took over underperforming sites and dramatically improved speed, performance, and compatibility.
- Integrated dynamic code with polished UI using advanced HTML, CSS, and Photoshop workflows.
AmericanEagle.com4/1999 – 5/2001Park Ridge, IL
Built dynamic Classic ASP content, optimized PSD-to-HTML production, and focused on cross-platform compatibility and speed.
- Used Classic ASP for dynamic content and reusable site structure such as headers, footers, and navigation.
- Cut PSD images into optimized webpages with HTML and cross-platform compatibility in mind.
- Created light graphic design assets including icons and buttons.