Charles Conway

• June 2008 - Current
• Rocklin, California

Senior .Net Software Engineer - contract

Hands On VRS / GoAmerica

• Maintained and implemented new features on existing asp.net web solutions
• Implemented Team Foundation Server
• Building development processes around Team Foundation Server.
• Setup continuous integration with Team Foundation Server/Team Build
• Implemented Cruise Control.Net
• Automated production deployment web site deployments
• Designed and developed an Issue Tracking system using the 3.5 .Net Framework and SQL Server 2005.
• Implemented merging and branching processes that improved productivity, lowered maintenance and reduced mistakes.
• Supported legacy C# and VB.Net application

• April 2008 - May 2008
• Chico, California

Senior .Net Software Engineer - contract

Comsys / Landacorp

• Developed UI interfaces utilizing java web services
• Implemented AJAX UI experience using Microsoft AJAX Framework
• Implemented complex clientside javascript validation

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.

• January 2008 – March 2008
• Sacramento, California

Senior .Net Software Engineer - parttime

Fundability

• Developed web forms using SQL Server 2005 backend.
• Implemented new features using ASP.NET 2.0 framework (MasterPages) and developed supporting code paths, including database tables and procedures.
• Aggressively delivered solid solutions in this start-up environment
• Implemented optimized T-SQL procedures, for Fundability's on demand site.

Reason for Leaving: Part-time work was no longer needed. A fulltime employee was hired.

• March 2007 - March 2008
• Roseville, California

Architect / Lead .NET Software Engineer

Directapps / Microsoft - club.live.com

• Architected, developed and deployed a project across 20 server web farm
• Successfully created robust solutions in this high demand start-up environment
• Maintained high volume site (25 million visitors per week)
• Refactored the application creating a maintainable and agile solution
• Implemented fraud detection and prevention measures
• Integrated Live ID/Passport 5.0 integration
• Managed a team of 5 to 6 developers on high profile Microsoft agile project
• Architected reliable distributed transactions solution
• Implemented optimized T-SQL procedures for Microsofts high volume, performance focused marketing platform.
• Designed and implemented complex application features

Reason for Leaving: Great job, however after working 70 to 80 hours a week for a year -- I chose life over work.

• May 2006 – March 2007
• Rancho Cordova, California

Solution Architect / Lead .NET Software Engineer

Hansen Information Technology

• Developed and successfully migrated data between Hansen Project and Great Plains
• Analyzed and designed integration between two enterprise .NET government ERP systems
• Integrated Hansen 7 asset accounting/logistics system with Microsoft Exchange server
• Developed T-SQL stored procedures and CLR triggers for Exchange 2003 Integration with Hansen's Accounting solution.

Reason for Leaving: Hansen was being acquired. The acquiring company didn't plan to continue my project. A month after leaving my project was terminated.

• June 2005 – May 2006
• Sacramento, California

.NET Software Engineer

Global Secure Systems

• Successful deployment of a web service based windows application
• Reworked an existing console application improving performance by 45 percent
• Successfully integrated Sharepoint 2003 and 2007 in the company's product: Response Manager Solution.
• Worked intimately with Sharepoint's Database schema and overall application architecture.

Reason for Leaving: No career advancement paths.

• November 2004 – February 2006
• Chico, California

Business Analyst / C# Web Developer / SEO - parttime ( june 2005 - february 2006 )

Network Innovation/Watson Farrell

• Evaluated business needs; design and proposed solutions
• Developed and implemented successful SQL Server driven object oriented e-commerce web applications using C#
• Installed, secured and administered Windows 2003 and SQL Server 2000 company wide web environment
• Implemented multiple web interfaces utilizing JavaScript, XHTML (Strict) and CSS
• Developed the Data Access Layer and corresponding stored procedures using T-SQL.

Reason for Leaving: Accepted a job that over doubled my salary.

• February 2004 – November 2004
• Chico, California

.NET Web Developer - contract

Auctiva

• Developed and implemented a successful SQL Server driven object oriented web application using C#
• Designed front-end User Interfaces utilizing JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Implemented data access and corresponding stored procedures using T-SQL.

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.

• October 1998 – October 2004
• Chico, California

Software and Information Technology Consultant / Web Developer

Self Employeed

This business laid the foundation for my current skill set. Some services I provided included, web design, computer maintenance, web development (PHP and Mysql) and web tutoring.

• Developed web sites for local businesses and Organizations using XHTML, PHP, ASP.NET, MySql, SQL Server, XML and JavaScript
• Provided IT solutions to local business and clients

Reason for Leaving: Contracts ended and moved to Sacramento.

• August 2003 – February 2004
• Anchorage, Alaska

Information Systems Consultant - contract

Bering Global

• Designed, developed and implemented company wide web solution
• Analyzed software infrastructure requirements and provided recommendation to senior management on IT investment

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.

• January 2003 – May 2003
• Chico, California

Java Web Developer - contract

College of Business, Chico

• Developed and implemented a MySql driven web application using Java, Javascript and Apache Tomcat.
• Designed front-end User Interfaces utilizing JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.

• July 2002 – December 2002
• Chico, California

Lead VB.NET Web Developer - contract

College of Business, Chico

• Lead, developed and implemented an Oracle driven web application using VB.NET and C#
• Implemented multiple web interfaces utilizing Javascript, HTML and CSS

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

California State University, Chico

• Emphasis: Management Information Systems
• Emphasis: Production Operation Management

Member of Sacramento .Net User's Group (2006 - current)

Attended:

MSDN Events - Developer Track - Presentations 2007

Silicon Valley Code Camp 2007

Windows Vista Launch - Sacramento, California

MSDN Events - Developer Track - Presentations 2006

Silicon Valley Code Camp 2006

Visual Studio 2005 "Ready to Launch"

MSDN Events - Developer Track - Presentations 2005

Ballroom Dance Competitions - 1996 (think Dancing with the Stars)

Competitive dancing is one of the hardest sports. It teaches you focus, drive, discipline, teamwork, mentoring, social graces and gives you nerves of steel. When performing in front of an audience of 500 plus spectators, being the lone couple on the dance floor brings real meaning to "being in the spotlight."

Ballroom Dance Teacher's Assistant - 2 years

Assistant District Manager - Anchorage Daily News

May 2000 - September 2000,   May 1999 - September 1999

Supervised timely delivery of a daily publication, collection of subscriber fees, sales, hiring and termination of contracted employees.