Résumé

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Rick Leitch
Oak Park, IL  60302
resume@rickleitch.com
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SUMMARY (¯`·._.·(¯`·._.· RECRUITERS, PLEASE DON'T CONTACT THIS CANDIDATE. ·._.·´¯)·._.·´¯)
A creative, motivated and results-oriented IT professional with a passion for quality software development. Experience working with Agile and Scrum teams, exceptional ability in understanding and translating stakeholder needs into usable software, and proven leadership skills.
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SKILLS (¯`·._.·(¯`·._.· RECRUITERS, PLEASE DON'T CONTACT THIS CANDIDATE. ·._.·´¯)·._.·´¯)
C#, Visual Studio '03-'10, .Net 1.0-4.0, SQL Server '00-'08, LINQ, SQL, ADO.Net, MVC, WCF, jQuery, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, XSLT, Web Services, Unit Testing, Windows Services, Encryption, Security, IMAP, TFS, VSS, SVN
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WORK EXPERIENCE Valkre Solutions
 Senior .Net Developer		 September 2011 - Present
Chicago, IL
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Insurance Auto Auctions
 Developer		 April 2011 - September 2011
Westchester, IL
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  • Implemented an audit trail of buyer, and buyer employee, status history
    • T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
  • Geico Release Problem Hot-Fix
    • T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5
    • JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS
  • Debugged and resolved data anomalies occuring in a nationwide application.
    • T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5
    • JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS
  • Created ad hoc reports for BI and product owners
    • T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
  • Trained other developers in roles
  • Automated previously manual processes
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Total Attorneys
 Senior .Net Developer		 December 2008 - April 2011
Chicago, IL
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  • Lead development and design of custom, internal, bankruptcy case management software
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '08
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5, LINQ, Web Services
    • jQuery, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS
  • Consolidated the databases of a dozen different products into a single architecture, centralizing membership and product management
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '08
  • Programatically automated what used to be a manual process of sending faxes
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5, LINQ, Web Services
  • Built document assembly logic that has since been implemented in multiple products
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '08
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5, LINQ
  • Created and packaged encryption algorithms that are now used in virtually every product offered
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5
  • Pioneered inbox monitoring software that can programmatically monitor/handle/route/respond to emails, via IMAP. This technology has been implemented in multiple internal applications
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5, Windows Services
  • Spearheaded the use, and implementation, of several technologies including LINQ, jQuery, and AJAX
    • LINQ, jQuery, JavaScript
  • Developed an internal issue tracking system
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '08
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5, LINQ, Web Services
    • jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX
  • Wrote secure document management logic now used in multiple products
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '08
    • C#, Visual Studio '08, .Net 3.5, LINQ, Web Services
    • jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX
  • Taught other developers classes in subjects such as LINQ, jQuery, WCF, and MCTS test prep
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Gamma Partners
 Application Developer		 August 2006 - December 2008
Riverwoods, IL
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  • Managed projects and implemented new project management processes through previous experience and natural leadership skills
  • Sole resource for implementing and maintaining email, web, and database servers for clients
    • IIS, DNS, FTP, and Email Servers
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '00-'05
    • Visual Basic, C#, Visual Studio '03-'05, .Net 1.0-3.5
    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX, XML, XSLT
  • Customized open-source CMS appearance and functionality for all of our clients
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '00-'05
    • Visual Basic, C#, Visual Studio '03-'05, .Net 1.0-3.5, DotNetNuke
    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX, XML, XSLT
  • Supported and maintained custom software that existed prior to employment
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '00-'05
    • Visual Basic, C#, Visual Studio '03-'05, .Net 1.0-3.5, DotNetNuke
    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX, XML, XSLT
  • Built an internal consultant time tracking/reporting application
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '05
    • C#, Visual Studio '05, .Net 2.0
    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX
  • Implemented and maintained web farms for multinational corporations
    • IIS, DNS, T-SQL, MS SQL Server '05
  • Collaborated with numerous third parties on most projects
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ClearIT Consulting
 Software Developer		 January 2006 - August 2006
Peoria, IL
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  • Translated stakeholder needs into functional requirements
  • Ensured software lived up to functional requirements
  • Consolidated the varying work of 20 developers into application wide standards
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '00-'05
    • Visual Basic, Visual Studio '03-'05, .Net 1.0-2.0, DotNetNuke
    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Developed an in house marketing site
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '05
    • Visual Basic, Visual Studio '05, .Net 2.0
    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Performed database maintenance
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '00-'05
  • Used Visual Studio '03 and '05 to develop client .Net applications
    • T-SQL, MS SQL Server '00-'05
    • Visual Basic, Visual Studio '03-'05, .Net 1.0-2.0, DotNetNuke
    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Automated nightly builds using our chosen source control provider
    • SourceGear Vault, Cruise Control
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EDUCATION Southern Illinois University
B.S. in Information Systems Technologies		 December 2005
Carbondale, IL

 
REFERENCES Samar [suhm-er] Elatta, Agile Coach | Project Manager
Saks Fifth Avenue
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
New York, NY

Jason Taylor, Senior Consultant
Model Metrics, Inc.
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Rigo Aguayo, Application Developer
Total Attorneys
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Damon [dey-muhn] Newman, Attorney at Law
Newman Bankruptcy
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Tristan Milner, Agile Coach & ScrumMaster (CSM)
kCura Corporation
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Eugenia [yoo-jeen-yuh] Kim, Assistant Examiner
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Kevin Davidson, Application Developer
Total Attorneys
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Steve Robinson, Senior Web Designer
Alloy Education
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Nejat [na-jot] Sassounes, Senior Designer | Team Lead
Total Attorneys
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL

Kirin [kyoor-in] Murphy, Lead Front End Developer
Cision, Inc
e: available upon request
p: available upon request
Chicago, IL