SENIOR .NET SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Forward-looking and highly accomplished software engineer with demonstrated success designing and developing sophisticated applications and tools for Windows, Mac, and iOS platforms. Expertise in all phases of the software development life cycle using appropriate methodologies and practices to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality, bug-free software. Manage and maintain complex databases to support data-driven applications.

Applications Development Manager @ Technical Scope: Windows 7, Windows Server, Team Foundation Server, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, C#, Visual Basic, MVVM, WPF, Visual Studio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Crystal Reports, Agile, Kanban, Scrum Manage team and oversee development, architecting, testing, and implementation for software applications used in conducting elections and maintaining voter records for the county. Serve as key liaison between developers, business teams, and other stakeholders; gather business requirements and translate into technical specifications. Prepare cost analyses, work orders, and product backlog items based on risks, value, and time & effort estimates. Perform code reviews and tests to support QA. Produce elections reports. Write and maintain SQL objects, including tables, user defined functions, views, stored procedures, triggers, and queries. Educate team on strategy and projects; train on best practices. Assist in recruiting direct hires and contractors; provide performance evaluations. Key Achievements: * Quickly stepped in to take over full responsibility during busy election year. * Directed transition from VB.NET to C#; normalized tables and applied design / application patterns to modernize application architecture. * Implemented Agile methodologies and Team Foundation Server to leverage ALM functionality. * Slashed post-deployment bug reporting by providing higher quality of application releases. * Spearheaded implementation of new architecture focused on quality, scalability, and flexibility to meet new legal requirements. * Coordinated testing and risk assessment for upgrades of Windows, Windows Server, and Visual Studio. * Facilitated professional development of team members; decreased training costs and increased frequency and diversity by subscribing to Pluralsight. * Played key role in high-level architecture meetings with IT Director and development managers; assisted in creating and maintaining development standards used across multiple groups. From January 2012 to Present (4 years) .NET Programmer / Business Systems Analyst @ Technical Scope: iOS, Mac OS X, Windows 7, Windows Server, Team Foundation Server, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, C#, Cocoa, Objective-C, Visual Basic, MVC, Visual Studio, Xcode, Argent Job Scheduler, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Crystal Reports Interfaced with stakeholders across departments to define requirements, identify risks, champion new projects, advise on system changes, and create test plans. Managed process and procedure for deploying applications into production environment. Facilitated production control and quality assurance. Developed new applications and trained users, developers, and managers. Wrote SQL statements, tables, user-defined functions, views, stored procedures, triggers, and queries. Designated as key technical resource across all departments. Administered and troubleshot Windows clustered servers; managed ASP.NET-based Web pages, Crystal Reports, and batch scheduling and batch application documentation. Scheduled nightly batch processes. Produced dynamic scheduling forecasting reports. Key Achievements: * Performed hands-on development, including .NET, iPhone and iPad applications and desktop, console, and service applications. * Led creation of improved programming practices by troubleshooting and resolving business and development issues. * Oversaw implementation of all system changes and migrations for IT, Recorder, and Election departments, including planning, testing, issue identification, and deployment. * Conceptualized, developed, and implemented enterprise scheduling application to replace legacy third-party solution; saved $50K in annual maintenance fees, cut operating costs $100K annually, and offered users integrated request, status, and management tool. * Overhauled and updated quality assurance process centered on Team Foundation Server. * Leveraged combination of business analysis, system administration, and programming expertise to drive change management, reduce risk, and increase efficiency. From June 2007 to January 2012 (4 years 8 months) Systems Administrator / Prepress Imaging @ Technical Scope: Mac OS, Windows, Java, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Pitstop Troubleshot and resolved problems and prepared digital files submitted from multiple clients for publication. Defined application standards used by clients and colleagues and assisted with implementation. Served as technical Subject Matter Expert for colleagues and at department meetings. Key Achievements: * Instrumental to successful transition from film-based to fully electronic system. * Developed standard procedures manual, troubleshooting guide, and settings & standards documentation. * Spearheaded creation of Java-based multiplatform, direct-to-place management system resulting in increased productivity and decreased prepress errors. * Decreased production errors and increased productivity with introduction of batch processing system to correct color errors in PDF files. * Managed successful implementation of new, cost-effective print / file server. * Functioned as project manager for workstation upgrade from Mac OS 9 to OS X; prepared budget proposal, procured software, built prototype workstation, tested and resolved production issues, defined application standards, and assisted with training. From May 1999 to June 2007 (8 years 2 months)

Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems @ Arizona State University From 2004 to 2006 Interface Tech Training Jesse Kuznia is skilled in: Objective-C, C#, VB.NET, Java, Design Patterns, IoC, SQL, Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, MVC, Xcode, System Administration, Quality Assurance, SDLC, Japanese