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Professional Summary

Senior Full Stack Developer and Database Specialist with over 20 years of experience in database modeling, optimization, and SQL/ETL migrations for on-premise and Azure cloud environments. Proven expertise in Salesforce-to-Blazor CRM migrations and building scalable, high-performance systems using Blazor, .NET, and C#. Skilled in designing and optimizing SSIS packages, tuning SQL Server databases, and implementing AI-driven data query models. Proficient in front-end development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and experienced in report design and legacy system migrations. Adept at managing cloud security, disaster recovery, and virtual networks in Azure, as well as developing SEO strategies and WordPress websites.

Technical Skills

Microsoft SQL Server/SSIS, Azure Cloud, Salesforce, ETL/ELT, SQL, Blazor Server, .NET 8 CORE, GIT, XAF application framework, C#, CSS3, JavaScript, HTML, end-to-end test automation, report design, regular expressions, Python, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, ChatGPT/AI Prompt

Work Experience

WordPress Development and SEO Management (2024 – Present)

James, continuing part-time work with Baum Realty on Blazor projects, also managed WordPress development and SEO for a few smaller clients.

Senior .NET/XAF, SQL Server and SSIS Developer

Baum Realty Group, LLC (2020 – Present)

  • Analyzed, planned and architected a complete system and database migration from the Salesforce platform to a SQL Server and Microsoft Blazor architecture achieving a 60% reduction of the organization’s CRM operating costs.
  • Performed Salesforce to SQL Server data migration, converting complex functionality into stored procedures and formula fields to computed columns
  • Recreated custom commissions, invoices, deal tracking and payment system by implementing stored procedures in SQL Server
  • Translated relational model from Salesforce to SQL Server by developing scripts in APEX to export metadata and writing stored procedures
  • Integrated Blazor Server project with Okta, and later MS EntraID, for authentication
  • Created and tuned data model for the entire database to support AI chat-based queries using BlazeSQL/ChatGPT4
  • Managed all Azure VMs, security, disaster recovery, cost analytics, and virtual networks

Senior .NET, Salesforce and Apex Developer

Baum Realty Group, LLC (2016 – 2020)

  • Worked with an external team to perform data migration from a legacy application WinForms-based application to a new instance of Salesforce named Apto
  • Redesigned Baum Realty’s MVC web presence and implemented a ETL process to pull data from their newly acquired Salesforce instance
  • Extended built-in functionality of their Salesforce managed application using APEX, Visualforce, workflows, triggers, custom objects, settings, and components
  • Developed custom Mailchimp integration for Salesforce, integrated with QuickBooks account, and integrated with three external applications

Senior .NET Developer

Cognizant Technologies (2014 – 2016)

  • Developed patch of a WinForms HIMS benefits application to support the newest ICD10 protocol
  • Performed and documented impact analysis of both the application and database
  • Guided modifications to SSIS import package and C# code for WinForms EF application

Senior .NET Developer

DLS Software Studios (2009 – 2014)

  • Primary for ETL resource performing complete migration for an active POS application
  • Developed Currency Exchange POS application using WinForms, C#, .NET Framework
  • Managed source code using SVN and GIT for source code control

Application/Database Specialist

Family Office Exchange (2008 – 2009)

  • Effectively modeled a database for a new CRM being developed in Visual Basic 6
  • Utilized ASP.NET 2.0, C#, T-SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and jQuery
  • Developed features and customizations using Visual Basic, XML, Entity Framework and T-SQL

James’ professional experience goes back to 2001 as a consultant for Risetime Technologies performing tasks related to VBA and Visual Basic development for ASP and Microsoft’s suite of office products.

Education

  • Business Information Systems (4.0 GPA) – Truman College
  • .NET Training for Web Developers – Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center
  • Client Server Programming – Computer Learning Center