David B.

David B.

Senior Software Engineer

Philadelphia, United States of America
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About Me

David is a seasoned .NET Developer - adaptable, open to change and a quick learner in new environments. He has 13+ years of industry expertise working for a variety of industries; with an eye for minute details in the delivery of innovative solutions to complex problems and root cause analysis of technical issues. His expertise led to an increase in sales of 20% year-on-year at Traffic Safety Store and saved Dechert LLP over $20,000/year in costs.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior .NET Developer
2019 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Bry’s Marine
Bry’s Marine
Web Developer
2019 - 2019
Neptune, NJ, United States
  • Redesigned and rebuilt Bry's Marine website on a lightweight CMS with a focus on SEO and better user experience for clients.

  • Wrote clean, scalable, secure code using the latest web development stack and approaches for Bry's Marine.

  • Adhered to project requirements and best practices to ensure the expected functionality.

Traffic Safety Store
Traffic Safety Store
Lead Software Engineer
2016 - 2019 (3 years)
West Chester, PA/Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • Led the development team to implement new features/functionalities for customers and admin users on TSS's multiple e-commerce properties; leading to a 20% year-on-year increase in revenue.

  • Increased the conversion rates for safety vests by 20% with enhanced site search and filtering capabilities; giving customers the ability to quickly find products by size, colour, material, and ANSI safety rating.

  • Created a new admin interface with unified login across all sites for better visibility on e-commerce/phone orders - toggling availability for on-sale/out-of-stock quickly for multiple products.

Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP
IT Applications Developer
2011 - 2016 (5 years)
Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • Engineered custom interfaces using Okta and Box REST APIs to enhance the customer service functions of the Help Desk and IT Operations groups; leading to less customer frustration and downtime.

  • Wrote, tested, and deployed code for new and existing projects (.NET web/console applications, SQL/SSIS interfaces, SSRS reports).

  • Collaborated on the project with a team of 5-10 developers; mentoring them on best practices and the usage of tools like JIRA and Git.

Coventry First, LLC
Coventry First, LLC
Associate Software Engineer
2010 - 2011 (1 year)
Fort Washington, PA, United States
  • Wrote a WinForms app to track users currently assigned tasks on Coventry First's in-house task management system; saving users 1-2 hours/week from switching between projects and writing status reports.

  • Added new features and fixed software errors on Coventry First's internal application responsible for the company's entire business operations; creating deployment plans and tests with users.

  • Designed a new maintenance system to review workflow with features for a new approval request form/history; decreasing technical complexities and errors for users.

Capmark
Capmark
Applications Developer
2007 - 2010 (3 years)
Horsham, PA, United States
  • Upgraded Capmark's major finance app to ASP.NET 2.0; implementing new features from business requests.

  • Wrote and tested code for requested features and bug reports; writing and coordinating tests plans with the QA department and production deployments.

  • Refactored critical VB scripts into a Windows service to download bank wire files from external FTP servers - with decryption through PGP and copying to a pickup folder on Capmark's internal financial software.

Temple University
Temple University
ASP.NET Developer
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • Created ASP.NET web apps to demonstrate improved business methods for professionals in hospitality management, event planning, and risk prevention.

  • Deployed solutions to improve the ease of use, intuitive layouts, and error handling features for several apps; establishing a common feel for them.

  • Provided technical support for the refactoring of the site from “Classic” ASP to ASP.NET.

Portfolio

Software Engineer - Custom Clip-On Sign Generator (Traffic Safety Store)
Software Engineer - Custom Clip-On Sign Generator (Traffic Safety Store)

Developed new features for Traffic Safety Store's existing e-commerce sites to allow customers create custom clip-on and roll-up construction signs interactively. Designed a new admin interface to manage product customizations along with its underlying database structure. Collaborated with the product management team to prepare back-end systems for new product types. The project was successfully launched on time and saw immediate use; generating over $36,000 of additional sales in the first 6 months for Traffic Safety Store.

Software Engineer - Construction Sign Finder (Traffic Safety Store)
Software Engineer - Construction Sign Finder (Traffic Safety Store)

Replaced an old, non-user-friendly layout with a new stylish interface with built-in search functionalities that brings the most relevant signs to the top and supports hundreds of different sign legends. Worked with the frontend engineer to perfect the new layout; using designs created by the graphic designer. Handled internal A/B testing which resulted in twice as many conversions and a higher average order amount when customers used the new interface.

Web Developer - Bry’s Marine Website Redesign
Web Developer - Bry’s Marine Website Redesign

Bry's Marine is a trusted name in the servicing of boats, motors, and trailers within the Neptune, NJ area. Redesigned the client's website into a more modern website and a consistent UI. Oversaw the launch of the website with tremendous results for Bry's Marine. Redesigned and rebuilt the website with a lightweight CMS; focusing on SEO and better user experience. The site is geared towards bringing in more customers to the store.

Education

Education
BSc. Information Science & Technology
Temple University
2002 - 2007 (5 years)