1. Margaret Boisvert
10333 Serena Drive Largo, FL 33774
Cell phone: (727) 488-3431 margaret.s.boisvert@gmail.com
SQL/Python/Django Developer
Professional Experience
Independent Contractor, Largo, FL
July 2015 – Current
UnitedWorth, Inc.
Software Engineer
July 2015 – Current
Created online multi-tenant application for management of volunteers to be marketed as
SaaS solution. Responsible for all aspects of application
o Requirements gathering with requirements tracked in JIRA
o Application Design – wireframes using Balsamiq
o Data modeling – via PyCharm using Django
o Architecture/Infrastructure setup – utilizing Heroku for Platform, AWS for image
storage, Postmark for transactional email, Asynchronous processing with Celery and
CloudAMPQ, Postgres 9.4 database backend
o Code/Automated Tests – using PyCharm for IDE, Python/Django, CSS, Javascript
and JQuery to enhance frontend,
o Manual testing with bugs tracked in JIRA
o Deployment
o Support
Raymond James Financial, St. Petersburg, FL
July 21, 1997 – June 2014
Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals,
corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies that engage primarily in investment and
financial planning, in addition to investment banking and asset management
Sr. SQL Leader/Project Manager
January 2007 - June 2014
● Led the software testing efforts to support integration of new company which was acquired
by Raymond James. Testing included all aspects of data conversion to move
approximately 500,000 accounts from the incoming company’s systems. Utilized existing
system functionality as well as new programs created strictly for the conversion. Personally
provided extensive SQL support for reporting, data transformation and data testing – SQL
2005/SQL 2008, SSRS, Excel, Ab Initio
● Led a team ranging from 10 - 20 software engineers and business analysts working on
projects supporting the Operations and Administration business areas. Projects ranged
from the development of systems (inception to deployment), implementation of software
packages and enhancements to existing systems in a cross platform, multiple application
environment supporting the back and middle office functions including Securities
Processing, Account Maintenance, Account Transfers and Mutual Funds
● Led major projects with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams and
including multiple products and business areas. Responsible for high risk firm initiatives
including creation of Mass Account Transfer process to allow Raymond James to onboard
incoming firm through bulk transfer, adding over $2.2billion to assets under management in
2. just the first conversion. Project had a very tight timeframe and was completed on
schedule. Personally provided SQL support throughout the conversion for reporting,
reconciliation, testing and debugging – SQL2005/SQL2008, SSRS, Centerprise, Data
Conversion
● Supported Mutual Funds systems which included implementation of the Direct Mutual Fund
System as well as Omnibus processing. Worked with development and business team to
create a vision for simplifying the mutual fund processes and improving flexibility
● Created VBA based Excel worksheets to better facilitate administrative practices
Technology Product Manager
March 2005 – April 2007
● Responsible for analysis and prioritization of projects for business needs for Human
Resources, Accounting and Information Technology Security business areas
● Facilitated Requirements Gathering sessions with Business Areas and Business Analysts
to elicit specific business requirements
● Established and maintained strong relationships with senior and executive level associates
within the business units to be able to better understand and represent their business’s
technical needs
● Provided support as process subject matter expert in areas of IT, Accounting and HR
● Primary owner of PeopleSoft HRMS security approval and management process ensuring
the security and integrity of our PeopleSoft system data – PeopleSoft HCM Security
● Utilized TSQL and SSRS to pull together and enhance data as needed. Provided
customized reporting to free up development team for large scale tasks – SQL 2005,
PeopleSoft, SSRS
Software Engineering Manager
November 2002 – March 2005
● Supervised a team of 10 software engineers and business analysts supporting the
PeopleSoft HRMS application via maintenance and project work. Worked closely with the
user areas to understand their needs and challenges to allow for prioritization of efforts in
support, maintenance and enhancement of the system. Project work included 2 major
upgrade and multiple minor upgrade efforts - PeopleSoft HRMS 7.5, PeopleSoft HCM 8.3,
PeopleSoft HCM 8.8
● Supported Annual Enrollment process, including working with benefit vendors to provide
files and data always on schedule with close to zero defect rate
● Implemented HCM Time and Labor and completed a rolling implementation to roll out to the
entire organization, minimizing impacts to HR and Payroll support areas in the change of
processing
● Utilized strong TSQL skills to create triggers, scripts and stored procedures
● Reviewed TSQL code and frequently assisted with debugging
● Did custom Peoplecode and Classic ASP coding in support of team projects as needed
Programmer Analyst
August 1999 – November 2002
● Provided programming support for Human Resources department primarily with the
PeopleSoft application using PeopleSoft language (PeopleCode) and classic ASP
Worked with PeopleCode 3.5 and HRMS 6.5, 6.7, 7.1, 7.3, HCM 8.1, 8.3 and 8.8
● Utilized strong TSQL skills to create triggers, scripts and stored procedures
● Focus was on self-service and core Job function areas for Human Resources
● Worked with SQR, Application Engine
● Acted as back up application administrator for PeopleSoft HRMS/HCM. Responsibilities
included security role creation and management, environment refresh, configuration and
tuning as needed
● Participated in upgrade of PeopleSoft HRMS 6.7 to 7.5 as an administrator and developer
3. including creating and analyzing compare reports and impacts of customizations,
reapplying necessary customizations and updating interfaces from external systems
Database Administrator (DBA)
July 1997 – August 1999
● Responsible for creation and maintenance of multiple databases and management of
multiple servers supporting a wide variety of applications in a MS SQL Server 6.5 and 7.0
environment
● Responsible for database support for PeopleSoft HRMS upgrade from 6.5 to 6.7
● Completed necessary daily/weekly/monthly maintenance
● Reviewed all SQL code prior to implementation to ensure it was written effectively and
would not cause issues with current system
● Created stored procedures and DTS packages as needed to support internal systems
● Strong T-SQL skills utilized to create and debug stored procedures and triggers as needed
for internal systems
Meredith and Grew •ONCOR Int’l, Boston, MA
August 1990 – May 1997
● Meredith and Grew is a 100+ year old commercial real estate firm located in Boston’s Financial
District that tracks, manages and sells commercial properties throughout Greater Boston and
Central Massachusetts
IT Specialist
April 1994 – May 1997
● One of a two person IT department responsible for hardware and software
support/maintenance; designing and building custom applications to allow ease of
reporting, tracking and analysis of information using Microsoft Access version 2.0; Assistant
with administration of 150 node Novell network
Graphic Designer
March 1992 – April 1994
● Responsible for design and creation of graphic work in a fast paced, deadline oriented
corporate environment. Work mostly consisted of brochures and print ads in multi-color
format as well as slideshow presentations to support sales associates
Research Analyst
August 1990 – April 1994
● Responsible for gathering and tracking information from various sources on building and
real estate holdings within the Greater Boston area. Provided data and research support
for sales, management and appraisal departments. Upgraded their sales comparisons
database from Ingres to Borland Paradox 1.0 which was a DOS 3.3 database system.
Completed the upgrade of that system from Paradox 1.0 to the web version 3.0. Provided
all report creation and management within the system
Education
● Master of Music Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
● Bachelor of Music Stetson University, Deland, Florida
● Various Microsoft training courses including database administration, classic ASP development
and secure coding practices
● Extensive PeopleSoft technical training as well as attendance of numerous PeopleSoft annual
Conferences
● Extensive online self-guided training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Python, Django, Bootstrap