rob venable - developer

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Robert VenableProgrammer/Analyst

PROFILE AND SPECIALIZATIONS Fluently bilingual in French and English. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certified SharePoint Developer (MCTS) Level II Secret & Level III Top Secret security clearance. 15+ years of experience as a web application developer. 15+ years of experience managing client requirements. 15+ years of experience developing data-driven applications. 15+ years of experience developing applications using ASP.Net, MVC, C#, VB.Net, ASP, VB and

COM. 15+ years of experience in database management with SQL Server and Oracle. 15+ years of experience developing reports using SQL Reporting Services, Crystal Reports 8.5 and

Crystal Reports.Net. 1 year experience maintaining Java based web applications. 10 years of experience creating websites that comply with the CLF 1.0/2.0, Wet Toolkit and WCAG

standards.

KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

ASP.Net 1.1/2.0/3.5/4.0/4.5/4.6, C#, VB.Net, MVC 3/4/5 Framework, DotNetNuke, Entity Framework 4/5/6, OOP, N-Tier Development, ADO, ADO.Net, SQL Server 7/2000/2005/2008/2008 R2/2012, SQL Management Studio, SQL Enterprise Manager, SQL Query Analyser, SQL Server Reporting Services, Oracle 9i, SQL Navigator 4.0, Team Foundation Server, Visual Source Safe, Visual Studio, Visual Studio 2003/2005/2008/2010/2012/2013/2015, nUnit , ASP 3.0, Visual Basic 6.0, VBScript, Java, Dreamweaver MX, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks MX, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS 2/3, DHTML, CLF 1.0 / 2.0, Crystal Reports 8.5, Crystal Reports.Net, XML, XSLT, Adobe Acrobat and MS Office Suite 2000/2003/2007/2010/2013/2016.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Security InformationName of individual as it appears on security clearance application form

Level of security clearance obtained

Validity period of security clearance obtained

Robert Venable Secret II Expires Sept. 15th 2016Robert Venable Top Secret III Expires Aug. 31st 2020

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EXPERIENCE

Client: Global Affairs Canada (Excel ITR)Senior Programmer/Analyst Nov 2008 to Present

(94 months as of Aug 2016)Technical Environment: Developing and maintaining web applications in a MS Windows environment. Tools used in the environment are: MS Visual Studio 2005/2010/2013/2015, MS SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 R2, ASP.Net with C# and VB.Net, MVC 5, Entity Framework 4.0/6.0/6.1, DotNetNuke, CodeSmith Studio, IIS 6.0/7.5/8.0, Team Foundation Server, SQL Server Reporting Services, Google Maps, XML, XSLT, nUnit, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows XP/7, ASP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, CSS3, JQuery, CLF 2.0, WCAG and WET Toolkit.

Project 1) ICCINov 2008 - Oct 2009 (12 months)Feb 2010 - Sept 2011 (20 months)Total – 32 monthsProject Value: $300,000

ICCI is a browser based Wide Area Network (WAN) grants and contribution web-application that allows internet users to submit funding proposals online in a secure fashion. It also allows program staff to review, assess and process proposals, and then generate contribution agreements based on the information contained in the proposal.

ICCI is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven VB.NET, ASP.NET 4.0 web application, which utilizes a C# business layer. ICCI allows users to manage the ICCI grants and contributions programs process and workflow from start to finish and generate valuable reports based on current and historical data that is collected.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2005, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net 2.0, ASP, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2005, SSRS, CodeSmith Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, CLF 2, WCAG, JQuery and JQuery mobile.

SUMMARY OF DELIVERABLES AND KEY TASKS:

Involved in the development of GAC’s ICCI Grants and Contributions web application. An N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application that was developed with VB.Net using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net as a development platform;

Implementation of C# business layer objects globally for both the admin and public web applications;

Create admin modules to administer web applications; Originally converted this web application from an ASP 3.0 application to ASP.Net 2.0; Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for ICCI before

submitting to the DBA for implementation; Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio for GAC’s ICCI data-driven application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environment;

Develop and maintain reports with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS); Treasury Board’s CLF (2.0) guidelines and WCAG standards were followed and met in the

development of the internet facing portion of the application; Performed business analysis and created functional specifications, architecture documents,

preliminary analysis documents and also QA other specs; Technical advisor to development teams implementing common functionality in the .NET

technology; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts;



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Create the installation, training and testing documentation; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Creating access to intranet web applications through Active Directory; Creating Business layers with CodeSmith for speed and consistency; Create Unit tests and test plans; Developing and testing Object Oriented Web Applications using Microsoft Best Practices; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting; Design and maintain project documentation; Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Archiving and viewing data using XML and XSLT; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality.



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Project 2) DFAIT Inc.Nov 2009 – Jan 2010 (3 months)Project Value: $250,000

DFAIT Inc. is a browser based Wide Area Network (WAN) grants and contribution web-application that allows internet users to submit funding proposals online in a secure fashion. It also allows program staff to review, assess and process proposals, and then generate contribution agreements based on the information contained in the proposal.

DFAIT Inc. is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven VB.NET, ASP.NET 2.0 web application, which utilizes a C# business layer. I collaborated in the development of phase 1 of this project which was to build the public facing component that allowed users to log in and manage their grants and contributions application. The DFAIT Inc. web application won an award of Excellence in 2010.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2008, VB.Net, ASP.Net 2.0, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2005, SSRS, HTML, CSS, CLF 2, WCAG, CodeSmith Studio, JQuery and JQuery mobile.


Involved in the development of GAC’s DFAIT Inc. Grants and Contributions web application. An N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 2.0 web application that was developed with VB.Net using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net as a development platform;

Implementation of C# business layer; Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for DFAIT Inc. before


Management Studio for GAC’s DFAIT Inc. data-driven application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environment;

Treasury Board’s CLF (2.0) guidelines and WCAG standards were followed and met in the development of the internet facing portion of the application;

Performed business analysis and created functional specifications, architecture documents, preliminary analysis documents and also QA other specs;

Technical advisor to development teams implementing common functionality in the .NET technology;

Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Create the installation, training and testing documentation; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Creating Business layers with CodeSmith for speed and consistency; Create Unit tests and test plans; Developing and testing Object Oriented Web Applications using Microsoft Best Practices; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Design and maintain project documentation; Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality.



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Project 3) NAFTA – Registry Information System/E-FilingOct 2011 - July 2012 (10 months)Sept 2012 - Dec 2012 (4 months)Total – 14 monthsProject Value: $250,000

NAFTA Registry Information System/E-Filing is a browser based Wide Area Network (WAN) role based web-application. This web application consists of an administration portal as well as an e-Filing portal for Counsel. Administrators can log in to create and administer Panel Reviews associated with Dispute Settlements within Canada, the United States and Mexico while Counsel can log in and register for these Panel Reviews. NAFTA is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application, written entirely in C# and the Entity Framework as the data layer. It uses role based security with SQL Server and a custom SQL Membership Provider.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2010, C#, ASP.Net 4.0, Entity Framework 4, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2008/2012, HTML, CSS, JQuery and JQuery mobile.

SUMMARY OF DELIVERABLES AND KEY TASKS: Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application that was coded

in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net as a development platform; Implemented role based security using custom Microsoft Membership and Role Providers; Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for NAFTA before


Management Studio for GAC’s NAFTA data-driven application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environment;

Implemented unit testing with nUnit framework; Implemented the Entity Framework 4.0 with custom entities as the business layer; Performed business analysis and created functional specifications, architecture documents,

preliminary analysis documents and also QA other specs; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Developed an E-Filing system that allows users to upload/download documents and view Panel

Review related information; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Design and maintain project documentation; Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality.



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Project 4) NAFTA Content Management SystemJan 2013 – Apr 2013 (4 months)Sept 2014 – Dec 2014 (4 months)Total – 8 monthsProject Value: $75,000

The NAFTA CMS is a Content Management System developed in DotNetNuke (DNN) 6.2 and allows the client to manage content for all NAFTA Secretariat websites. Custom modules were developed in ASP.Net 4.0 with Entity Framework 4 and a SQL 2005 backend.

Upgraded to DNN 8.1 and SQL 2008 R2.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2013, C#, ASP.Net 4.0, Entity Framework 4, Webforms, DotNetNuke (DNN) EVOQ Content Enterprise 6.2/8.1 TFS, SQL 2005/2008, HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, JQuery and Ajax.


Install and configure DotNetNuke 6.2 to interact with the existing NAFTA SQL 2005 database; Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio for GAC’s NAFTA data-driven CMS application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environment;

Create a portal to allow the client to manage all 4 NAFTA websites (NAFTA Trilateral site, NAFTA Cdn. Site, NAFTA Mex. Site and the NAFTA U.S. site);

Create custom skins for all NAFTA websites in HTML 5 and CSS 3; Create custom modules in ASP.Net 4.0 with Visual Studio 2010 and Entity Framework 4.0; Create all pages and manage page modules to allow the client to enter page content; Convert all websites in English, French and Spanish. Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting; Provided training sessions on the CMS for the clients; Upgrade to the more secure DotNetNuke 8.1; Upgrade backend to SQL 2008 R2



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Project 5) Panorama (formerly Map Americas)Aug 2012 (1 month) May 2013 – Dec 2013 (8 months) Jan 2014 – Aug 2014 (8 months) Jan 2015 – Mar 2015 (3 months)Total – 20 monthsProject Value: $300,000

Map Americas is a browser based intranet and internet web-application. This web application was developed for the Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Diane Ablonczy) and will be used throughout the department. It consists of an administration module that allows admins to maintain database code tables as well as a project administration section that allows users to add/maintain project related information. Users throughout the department can view all projects which are pinpointed throughout the Americas with the use of Google Maps. The internet (Public) portion of the application is available to the public to view a limited set of projects which are pinpointed throughout the Americas with the use of Google Maps. An Administration module was developed for Other Government Departments (OGD) which is available on the Public Access Zone (PAZ) and uses Microsoft Authentication.

Map Americas is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application, written in C# and uses the Entity Framework 4.0 as the data layer. It uses Role based security through Active Directory to manage permissions and accessibility as well as Microsoft Authentication for the Public Module. The application has wokflow from start to finish which allows users to generate valuable reports based on current and historical data that is collected.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2010/2013, .Net 4.0, Entity Framework 6, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2008 R2, HTML 5, CSS 3, CLF 2, WCAG, Wet Toolkit, Google Maps, JQuery and Ajax.


Collaborated with another developer to develop a custom web application to manage and view Government projects funded in other countries;

Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application that was coded in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2010 and 2013 as a development platform;

Implemented role based security using Active Directory; Implemented a Login with Microsoft Authentication to make the Application accessible through

the Public Access Zone. Web markup consist of HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery and the WET Toolkit; Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for Panorama before


Management Studio for GAC’s Panorama data-driven application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment;

Implementation of C# business layer objects globally for both the admin and public web applications;

Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Implemented an admin portal for website administration and data entry purposes; Implemented the Entity Framework 4.0 with custom entities as the business layer; Provide Rich Text formatting on multiple data entry fields for customizing online reports; Provide functionality to export web based reports to Excel; Developed an interactive Google Maps interface to display current projects throughout the

Americas;



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Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and bug tracking;

Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Treasury Board’s CLF (2.0),WCAG and Wet toolkit guidelines were followed and met in the

development of the internet facing portion of the application. Technical advisor to development teams implementing common functionality in the .NET

technology; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality. Performed application demo at the Minister’s office; Attended weekly status meetings;



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Project 6) SIMSApril 2015 – Jul 2015 (3 months – worked on TeamInfo (Project 9) for 1 month in between)Aug 2015 – Oct 2015 (3 month)Nov 2015 – April 2016 (6 months)Total – 12 monthsProject Value: $150,000

SIMS is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application, written in C# and uses the Entity Framework 6.0 as the data layer. It uses Role based security through Active Directory to manage permissions and accessibility. It pulls data from multiple external data sources and synchronizes data on a daily basis. The web application was developed for GAC highly secure C5 network.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2013, C#, ASP.Net 4.0, Entity Framework 6, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2008, HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, JQuery and Ajax.


Developed a web application to reside on GAC’s secure C5 network; Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application that was coded

in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2013 as a development platform; Developed custom modules that allowed Administrators and Mission personnel to update content; Developed Role based security to allow Administrators and Mission personnel to access only what

is necessary; Developed a Windows Service that pulls data from Multiple external data sources and create an

XML file to pass to the Secure Data Pump for transfer to the C5 Network; Developed a Windows Service to parse the XML file once passed to the C5 Network to update the

SIMS database; Developed a Windows Service to synchronize the users in the SIMS database with the users in the

C5 Active Directory; Optimized code for use on the C5 Network; Created and added additional functionality to compliment the previous versions on SIMS; Added web based reports for use for Missions and Administrators; Web markup consist of HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery and the WET Toolkit; Implements “Simple Maps” to display Missions on an interactive World Map; Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Developed a data layer using Entity Framework 6.0 with custom entities as the business layer; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Technical advisor to development teams implementing common functionality in the .NET

technology; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality. Attended weekly status meetings;



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Project 7) TeamInfoJun 2015 (1 month in between SIMS – Project 8)Project Value: N/A

TeamInfo is an internal web application that keeps track of all GAC Departments, employees and contractors in a hierarchical format. It is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application, written in C# and uses the Entity Framework 6.0 as the data layer. It uses Role based security through Active Directory to manage permissions and accessibility.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2013, VB, ASP.Net 4.0, Entity Framework 6, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2008, HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery and Javascript.


Upgraded the current web application to the latest GAC Template to comply with Treasury Board standards;

Added additional functionality in existing ASP.NET 4.0 web application that was coded in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2013 as a development platform;

Web markup consist of HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery and the WET Toolkit; Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Data layer consists of Entity Framework 6.0 with custom entities as the business layer; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Debugging web applications and resolving issues;

Project 8) EducanadaApril 2016 – present (1 month)Project Value: N/A



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The EduCanada web application is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application, written in VB and uses the Entity Framework 6 as the data layer. It is a public facing application that allows users to browse and explore post-secondary education available in Canada. This web application conforms to the WET Toolkit, WCAG and CLF 2.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2015, VB, ASP.Net 4, Entity Framework 6, TFS, SQL 2008 R2, HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, Wet Toolkit, CLF 2, WCAG, JQuery and Ajax.


Updated the existing N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application that was coded in VB using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2015 as a development platform;

Applied the latest WET template to the site and re-designed the layout as per the client needs.

Modified the design to meet the WCAG, WET and CLF2 requirements; Web markup consist of HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery and the Wet Toolkit; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Data layer uses Entity Framework 6.0 with custom entities as the business layer; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Debugging web applications and resolving issues;

Project 9) Visualization v 1.0May 2016 – present (8 months)Project Value: N/A



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The Visualization web application is an Object Oriented, N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.5 web application, written in C# and MVC and uses the Entity Framework 6.1 as the data layer. It uses Role based security through Active Directory to manage permissions and accessibility for the Admin application and anonymous access for the public facing application.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2015 with MVC 5.0 and razor, C#, ASP.Net 4.5, Entity Framework 6, TFS, SQL 2008 R2, HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, Wet 4 Toolkit, CLF 2, WCAG, JQuery and Ajax.


Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.5 web application that was coded in C# and MVC 5 using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2015 as a development platform;

Created a public web application to display GAC projects on an interactive Google Map; Created an Admin web application to maintain projects to display on the public facing

web application; Web markup consist of HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery and the Wet 4 Toolkit; Developed a Windows Service to synchronize IATI data from the Data Warehouse to the

Visualization database as well as create an XML version of the GAC Projects for public download;

Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL Management Studio in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment;

Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Data layer uses Entity Framework 6.1 with custom entities as the business layer; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality. Attended bi-weekly status meetings;

Client: Finance and Treasury Board (S.I. Systems)Web Application Developer Jan 2008 to Nov 2008

10 months



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Technical Environment: Developing and maintaining web applications in a MS Windows environment. Tools used in the environment are: MS Visual Studio 2005, MS SQL Server 2000, SQL Server Reporting Services, ASP.Net, MS Visual SourceSafe, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and CLF 2.0.

Project 10) TMS (Transaction Management System)Jan 2008 to Nov 2008 (10 months)Project Value: $100,000

The Transaction Management System (TMS) is a secure public facing (WAN) web application that allowed access to certain Crown Corporations as well as the Bank of Canada and the Dept. of Finance. It allows the Department of Finance to review and process loans requested by the Crown Corporations. The system processed loans as well as pre-payment terms on all loans requested by the Crown Corporations. Multiple financial reports were generated with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). The TMS web application received an Award of Excellence in September 2008.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2005, .Net 2.0, Webforms, VB.Net, Visual SourceSafe, SQL 2005, SSRS, Crystal Reports, HTML, CSS and Javascript.


Create and maintain financial web applications using ASP.Net 2.0 environment with VB.Net using Visual Studio 2005;

Received an Award of Excellence for the Department of Finance’s Transaction Management System (TMS) Web Application (September 2008);

Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for TMS before submitting to the DBA for implementation;

Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL Management Studio in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environment;

Developing database driven web applications; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Securing ASP.Net web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site

Scripting; Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0 was the tool used to maintain code and source control; Design and maintain SQL Server relational databases; Creating online reports with SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports.Net and MS

ReportViewer; Consulting with clients to determine business rules and application flow; Conforming to the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle); Working with Use-Case Diagrams; Treasury Board’s CLF (2.0) guidelines were followed and met in the development of this

application; Creating and maintaining documentation throughout the Software Development Life Cycle; Mentoring junior developers; Providing Technical Support.



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Client: Canada Revenue Agency (Calian Technology Consulting)Senior Web Developer/Programmer April 2007 to Jan 2008

(10 months)

Technical Environment: Maintaining website and creating custom web solutions in a Windows 2000 server environment. Tools used in the environment are: MS Visual Basic 2005 Express, MS Visual Web Developer, Dreamweaver MX 2004, Homesite, ASP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and CLF 1.0 / 2.0.

Project 11) TOM FilterApril 2007 to Jan 2008 (10 months)Project Value: $50,000

The TOM (Taxation Operations Manual) Filter is a desktop application designed to parse a Taxation Operations Manual in Word format and convert it to multiple web pages with an Index page that links all sections together. This was a custom application that would generate these web pages with the CRA custom headers and menus and were published directly to the server. This process could take a 300 page document and create a custom website in a matter of minutes as opposed to the manual process which would take weeks to accomplish.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio Express, VB.Net, ASP, MS Access 2000, HTML, CSS, DreamWeaver MX, Homesite and Javascript.


Create custom Windows Application in VB.Net to convert all Taxation Manuals from MS Word format to HTML for quick deployment and customized display;

Ensure these Taxation Operation Manuals (TOM’s) comply with the CLF 2.0 standards; Optimizing large HTML files for quicker access; Maintaining INFOZONE website; Search engine optimization; Converting existing website to CLF 2.0; Validating and testing intranet site; Provide assistance to Junior Developers.



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Client: Department of National Defence (DND) DMIS-8 (Coradix Technology Consulting)Web Developer July 2006 to April 2007

(10 months)

Technical Environment: Managing web based (Client Server) applications in a Windows 2000 server environment. Tools used in the environment are: Oracle 9i, PL/SQL, MS Visual Studio, MS Visual SourceSafe, ASP, JavaScript, MS Visual Studio 2003, ASP.Net, Java, Visual Interdev, IIS, SQL Navigator, and MS Access.

Project 12) AST (Army Scaling Tool)July 2006 to April 2007 (10 months)Project Value: $75,000

The Army Scaling Tool is a tool used to create an inventory list of parts used for a mission. Soldiers would indicate where they were being posted and the duration of the tour of duty and the application would indicate what inventory was required. Inventory would consist of vehicles, firearms as well as parts needed for repairs for the equipment that they take with them. This was so that they could be the most efficient as possible by not taking more supplies than are required and have the necessary parts needed for repair in case of a malfunction or breakdown.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio, Classic ASP, ASP.Net 1.1, VB.Net Webforms, Visual SourceSafe, Oracle 9i, HTML, CSS and Javascript, MS Access 2000.


Work on and maintain Army Scaling Tool (AST) Web Application in an ASP.Net 1.1 environment; Re-designed Web Application and improved performance; Created COM/DLL objects to introduce re-usable code for a multi-tiered environment; Creating Setup programs for easy COM object deployment; Developing Web Applications in ASP, Javascript and HTML with an Oracle data driven Backend; Migrating ASP 3.0 Web Applications to ASP.Net1.1 using VB.Net; Creating and maintaining Oracle Packages, Stored procedures, functions and triggers; Creating Oracle PL/SQL programs to perform multiple database tasks; Developed reports with MS Access 2000; Creating Tables and maintaining Oracle databases; Functional testing for all web applications; Development and maintenance of interface and code standards for use in the web applications; Documenting changes and created deployment scripts; Maintenance of all system documentation including design specifications; Advice on use of latest web technologies; Ensure the continuing operation and growth of the web applications;



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3 Way Street Corp. Ottawa, ONWeb Developer/Programmer Oct 2001 to June 2006

(56 months)

Technical Environment: Creating and managing multiple web based Online Registration Forms in a Windows 2000/2003 server environment. Tools used in the environment are: SQL Server 2000, MS Visual Studio 2003, VB 6.0, MS Visual SourceSafe, ASP, JavaScript, Visual Interdev, Dreamweaver, IIS and SQL Enterprise Manager.

Project 13) Event Management websitesOct 2001 to June 2006 (56 months)

3WayStreet developed multiple websites in Event management in an ASP 3.0 environment with a SQL 2000 backend.The company’s ExpoMatch and ExpoTrack corporate software in VB 6.0 provided a means to administer events and process data collected from the event websites to produce valuable reports.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Basic 6, Visual Studio, Classic ASP .Net 1.1, Webforms, Visual SourceSafe, SQL 2000, SSRS, Crystal Reports, HTML, CSS and Javascript.


Developed numerous online fully customized registration forms for Event Management using a SQL 2000 backend for Government, Tourism Industry and the private sector;

Introduced multi-tiered development for better performance and maintainability; Developed numerous enterprise class relational databases in Microsoft SQL Server 2000; Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL stored procedures using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and

SQL Query Analyzer for all web applications; Created and maintained over 50 web applications in Classic ASP (3.0), HTML, CSS and Javascript; Developed and maintained online Web Portals; Developed online membership applications and renewals; Developed online submission system for paper symposium; Created and maintained multiple membership databases; Created electronic invitations / RSVP’s; Online Accommodation and travel; Personalized Itineraries; Automated Event Check-In; Developed online Booth Selection based on availability; Created online Event floor plans; Collaborated in the development of their corporate software (ExpoMatch and ExpoTrack) in Visual

Basic 6; Use the latest in Web Development technologies and programming tools to develop highly scalable

web applications; Creating dynamic database driven websites in both French and English; Analyze and troubleshoot websites and software issues and make recommendations; Significantly improved performance and functionality by creating re-usable code modules; Developed dynamic custom online shopping carts; Created and maintained hundreds of reports using Crystal Reports 8.5; Created and maintained SQL databases; Conform to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C); Creating documents in .pdf format;



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Provide technical support.

Forland Technologies Inc. Ottawa, ONJunior Developer June 2001 to Oct 2001

(4 months)Technical Environment: Developing Internet software and web applications in JSP and ASP on an NT 4.0 and Linux server environment.

Project 14) TerraBrowserJune 2001 to Oct 2001 (4 months)Project Value: $75,000

The TerraBrowser Internet Browser was developed as a safe and friendly internet browser that would filter out all adult and malicious content. Forland Technologies also hosted numerous sites that would allow kids to read stories and interact with the storyline.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Basic 6, JSP, Java, mySql, HTML 4 and CSS.


Programming in Visual Basic 6, Java and JSP using a mysql database; Assisting in the development of the company’s TerraBrowser software; Maintained and updated the Company’s websites; Maintained the company’s Windows and Linux servers as well as setting up development servers.



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CodeNet Technologies Inc.Owner / Programmer Analyst Aug 2002 to Present

(outside regular business hours)

Technical Environment: Developing and maintaining web applications using the latest in Microsoft Technologies. Tools used in the environment are: C#, VB, MVC 3/4/5 with razor, MS Visual Studio 2005/ 2008/2010/2012, MS SQL Server 2000/2005/2008/2008 R2/2012, SQL Server Reporting Services, ASP.Net 2.0/3.5/4.0/4.5/4.6 environments, Entity Framework 4.0/5.0/6.0, LINQ to Entities, MS Team Foundation Server 2010 (TFS), Telerik RadControls Studio, HTML 5, CSS3, JQuery, JQueryUI and JQuery Mobile.

Project 15) The Pawn ShopJan 2011 to Sept 2011 (6 months – outside of regular business hours)Project Value: $10,000

The Pawn Shop is a secure online E-Commerce (WAN) web application that provides users the ability to view and purchase items commonly sold in a pawn shop. It also allows administrators to manage their online store in terms of adding and editing items to be sold online. The web application is available to all Pawn Shop franchises but each store’s administrators manage their own items.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2010, C#, ASP.Net 4.0, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2008, HTML 5, CSS, Telerik RadControls and Ajax.


Created an online store where users can view and purchase items in a secure environment. Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 web application that was coded

in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2010 as a development platform; Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for The Pawn Shop and

create scripts to deploy to the production environment. Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio for The Pawn Shop data-driven application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment;

Implemented a C# business layer using Entity Framework 4.0 and LINQ to Entities. Developed an Admin module to allow administrators to add/edit items and item information

including the ability to upload images to manage their online store. Improved the user experience by using Ajax and Telerik RadControls. Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; All items including images are stored and viewed dynamically using a SQL 2008 R2 backend. Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code and source control; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting; Consulting with clients in order to understand client needs and develop custom solutions.



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Project 16) Harmony Health SciencesOct 2009 to Sept 2010 (9 months – outside of regular business hours)Project Value: $90,000

Harmony Health Sciences is a secure online Multi-Level Marketing (WAN) E-Commerce web application where users can purchase health products and supplements as well as manage sales, distributor downlines and commissions.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2008, C#, ASP .Net 3.5, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2008 R2, HTML, CSS and Telerik RadControls.


Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 3.5 web application that was coded in VB.Net using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2008 as a development platform to manage individual user accounts, purchase products online and manage commissions;

Developed a payment module to allow for online purchases. Implemented SSL for secure online payment processing. Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for Harmony Health

Sciences and create scripts to deploy to the production environment. Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio for Harmony Health Sciences application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment;

Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting. Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code and source control; Developed an admin module to allow the MLM organizer to communicate with all distributors. Consulting with clients in order to understand client needs and develop custom solutions. Provide ongoing support.



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Project 17) Biggest Loser OttawaJan 2009 – Jul 2009 (4 months – outside of regular business hours)Project Value: $10,000

The Biggest Loser Ottawa (WAN) database driven web application was developed with Visual Studio 2008 with VB.Net in an ASP.Net 3.5 environment using a SQL Server 2005 backend.

This web application managed the progress of contestants looking to lose the most weight and keep track of their progress throughout the competition.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2008 , .Net 3.5, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2005, HTML and CSS.


Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 3.5 web application that was coded in VB.Net using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2008 as a development platform to manage web content and Admin module for biggestloserottawa.com;

Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for the Biggest Loser Ottawa web application and create scripts to deploy to the production environment.

Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL Management Studio for The Biggest Loser Ottawa application in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environment;

Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code and source control; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting; Consulting with clients in order to understand client needs and develop custom solutions; Provide ongoing support.



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Project 18) 4-OFHL Hockey League Management SystemMar 2008 – Dec 2008 (6 months – outside of regular business hours)Project Value: $30,000

4-OFHL is a Ball hockey league management system that allowed administrators to create and manage their own hockey league and allow players to view schedule and game related information.

This (WAN) database driven web application was developed with Visual Studio 2005 in VB.Net with ASP.Net 2.0 and a SQL 2005 backend.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2005, .Net 2.0, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2005 and HTML and CSS.


Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 2.0 web application that was coded in VB.Net using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2005 as a development platform to manage web content and Admin module that allowed league managers to create leagues, teams and game schedules;

Created a website that allowed league players to view current schedule, stats and player information related to the current ball hockey season;

Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for the 4-OFHL web application and create scripts to deploy to the production environment;

Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL Management Studio in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 environment;

Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code and source control; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting.



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Project 19) CodeNet Technologies Corporate websiteJul 2012 to Oct 2012 - Evenings and Weekends (equivalent to 3 months)Jul 2015 – Nov 2015 - Evenings and weekends (equivalent to 3 months) Upgrade

Project Value: N/A

The CodeNet corporate website represents information related to the business of IT Consulting and Web Development. A separate mobile application is also available for all smartphones and tablets.

This website was developed in Visual Studio 2010 with the .Net 4.0, HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery and JQuery mobile.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2015 with MVC 5.0 and razor, ASP.Net 4.0/4.5, Entity Framework 6, Webforms, TFS, SQL 2008/2012, HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery and JQuery mobile.


Developed the company website in ASP.Net 4.0, HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery UI; Developed a mobile site for the company in HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery Mobile framework; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code and source control; Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Data layer uses Entity Framework 6.1 with custom entities as the business layer; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality. Upgraded with MVC 5, ASP.Net 4.5, HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery UI



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Project 20) Business Network AllianceJul 2014 to Mar 2015 - Evenings and Weekends (equivalent to 6 months)Project Value: $20,000

The Business Network Alliance web application was developed to assist business professionals to network for the purpose of doing business together.

Tools used in this Project: Visual Studio 2015 with MVC 5.0 and razor, .Net 4.5, Entity Framework 6, TFS, SQL 2008/2012, HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery and JQuery mobile.


Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven, web application that was coded in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2015 as a development platform;

Developed the web application in ASP.Net 4.5, MVC 5, HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery UI; Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL

Management Studio in a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 environment; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts; Data layer uses Entity Framework 6.1 with custom entities as the business layer; Developed a public and admin portal to allow users to network with other associates; Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and

bug tracking; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting Debugging web applications and resolving issues; Meet with clients to discuss application changes as well as demonstrate new functionality.



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Project 21) TeamGenerator Mobile App/WebsiteJan 2012 to Mar 2012 (3 months – outside of regular business hours)Project Value: $25,000

The TeamGenerator mobile app/website is a lightweight application developed specifically for smartphones and tablets. A web application version is also available. This application facilitates the process of organizing a sporting event and dividing up the teams in a variety of ways.

This website was developed in Visual Studio 2010 with the .Net 4.0, HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery Mobile.


Developed an N-Tiered, dynamic, database-driven ASP.NET 4.0 mobile web application that was coded in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 2010 as a development platform;

Designed and developed the database (enterprise class relational database) for TeamGenerator with Microsoft SQL Server 2012;

Developed Transact-SQL queries and SQL Stored Procedures using Microsoft`s SQL Management Studio 2012;

Application can be viewed on a desktop web browser or smartphone platforms; Securing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting; User Interface was developed in HTML 5, CSS 3 and JQuery Mobile; Implemented the Entity Framework 4.0 with custom entities as the business layer; Object Oriented in design, with reusable objects, code and concepts;

Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) was the tool used to maintain code, source control and bug tracking;

EDUCATION AND TRAINING



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Willis College of Business and Technologies. Ottawa, ON2000 – 2001 Graduated with Distinction – E-Commerce Web Developer Diploma Program - June

2001

Algonquin College2011

Attended a seminar on Team Foundation Server

ITPlanit2011

Attended Course 10175A: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development at ITPlanit.

2005 Intermediate ASP.Net Part 1 (Jul – Aug, 2005 – 2 months) Intermediate ASP.Net Part 2 (Sept – Oct, 2005 – 2 months) Introduction to Web services (Nov – Dec, 2005 – 2 months)

MicroAge Technologies1997 (Sept 1996 – April 1997 – 8 months)

Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise A+ Certified Technician

Frequently attend various user group meetings, code camps and conferences as part of the Ottawa .Net Community in order to keep up with the latest in Microsoft Technologies.

Certifications: MCTS - Web Applications Development with Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0

(August 2011) MCTS - Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4

(September 2011) MCTS - SharePoint 2010, Application Development

(November 2011) MCTS - Windows Communication Foundation Development with

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (January 2012) MCPD - Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET

Framework 4 (February 2012)


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