1. Robert J. Richardson
832-850-2765
12025 Richmond Ave. 12201
Houston, TX 77082
rjrichar40@hotmail.com
Professional Highlights
15+ years of experience in web and software development with demonstrated
ability to thoroughly and promptly master new technologies and processes
Experience in successfully leading training meetings and presentations to
fellow employees; Teaching is a passion.
Participated in initial consultation and meetings with principals of major
energy businesses, achieving 100% close rate on those prospects.
Skills and Languages
ASP.NET 2003-2015, C#.NET, VB.NET, .Net Frameworks 2.0 – 4.5, MVC 2 -
4, Subversion, Team Foundation Server, NHibernate, SQL Server 2003 –
2015, TSQL, Entity Framework, Classic ASP, VB 6, Word VBA, XML, HTML5,
Razor, CSS, Symitar – Episys, AJAX, JQuery, Javascript, PHP, mySQL, Angular
JS, Bootstrap, JSON, Web API, SSRS, SSIS
Professional and Consulting Experience
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Sharps Compliance Inc. 10/2014 – 5/2015
C#.net, SQL Server, TFS, VBScript, VisualCron, Web Services, MAS 500,
DevExpress
Provided upgrades and new functionality to internal systems and external
websites to support the company’s medical waste collection and compliance
business nationwide. Duties involved integrating multiple system with MAS,
UPS, USPS and the intranet and external sales order systems.
VBA DEVELOPER – Pearson Education 7/2014 – 10/2014
Microsoft Word VBA, XHTML, XML, Excel
Enhancements to MS Word Templates written in VBA to assist content
developers while composing educational materials. The goal is to generate
streamlined XML or XHTML documents from Word that can be easily and
consistently imported into Adobe InDesign.
SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER – CBRE 12/2013 – 7/2014
C#.NET, MVC 4, SQL Server 2008/2012, DOS Batch, SSIS, VB6, Subversion,
SQL Database Design, Classic ASP, Microsoft .Net 4.0, MS Access
Creation of a new web application to enable financial transactions between
CBRE and banking institutions to support the commercial real estate lending
process. Build UI prototypes for product owners to evaluate and test during
development phases.
WEB DEVELOPER – National Oilwell Varco 9/2013 – 10/2013
ASP.NET, C#.NET, MVC 4, Javascript, CSS, SQL Server 2012, TFS, Microsoft
.Net 4.5
Ongoing development of web applications to support rental operations for
NOV throughout their global network. Utilized Agile Scrum methodology to
plan tasks, define roles, and complete sprints in a timely fashion for
consistent releases.
2. APPLICATION DEVELOPER – Hewlett-Packard 8/2013 – 9/2013
ASP.NET, C#.NET, MVC 4, Entity Framework, AJAX, JSON, JQuery, Javascript,
CSS, SQL Server 2012, TFS, SQL Database Design, Microsoft .Net 4.5
Development of a new web application to facilitate network requests within
HP, intending to replace current manual process using Excel spreadsheets to
handle requests. Project includes researching existing process, meeting with
SMEs to discuss best approach, and building front-end as well as
administrative functionality.
APPLICATIONS SYSTEMS ANALYST – MD Anderson 12/2012 – 7/2013
ASP.NET, C#.NET, MVC, Nhibernate, AJAX, JSON, JQuery, Javascript, CSS,
SQL Server 2008/2012, Subversion, Microsoft .Net 4.0
On-going development of project management software for MD Anderson to
support campus expansion and construction efforts. Worked directly with
members of the capital planning group to define scope and usability of the
tool, as well as handling code development and debugging on a team with
several other programmers.
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Ascende 1/2010 – 10/2012
ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, MVC, SQL Server 2008, TFS, HTML, Javascript,
JQuery, Classic ASP, SQL Database Design, Microsoft .Net 4.0
Served as lead application developer and project manager on multiple
websites ranging from sophisticated portals to corporate brochure sites.
Promoted from Application Developer to Senior Software Engineer due to
demonstrated excellence in development and project management.
PROGRAMMER / ANALYST – Sam Houston Race Park 4/2009 – 1/2010
MS Access, VBA, VB.Net, SQL Server, ASP.Net, SSRS, PHP
Lead programmer on the corporation's multiple database systems working
with management to gather requirements and provide system improvement
recommendations.
LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST – First Service Credit Union 7/2008 – 1/2009
Symitar – Episys software, HTML, Javascript, Excel
Programmed customizations to the credit union transactional software to
eliminate manual labor and errors. Researched and developed multiple
reports to assistant departmental directors in managerial assessments.
o Recipient of New Employee of the Year award - 2008
BUSINESS ANALYST / PROGRAMMER – Mercer 3/2007 – 6/2008
HTML, Visual Studio, VB, Javascript, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio,
Access
Served as analyst assisting project managers in gathering system
requirements, ROI evaluations for upgrades, and providing technical
documentation to SMEs during design phases of SDLC.
SYSTEMS ENGINEER - Harris Technology, Inc 7/2005 – 1/2007
VB .NET, VB 6, SQL Server, Sage CRM SalesLogix, ASP.NET, Access,
Photoshop, Flash, Sharepoint
Developed and programmed customizations for clients that utilize customer
relationship management software (Sage CRM SalesLogix.)
3. IT CONSULTANT 3/2000 – 7/2005
VB 6, VB.NET, SQL Server, ASP, PHP, mySQL, Flash, Access, XML
Provided programming and Internet consulting services for a variety of
businesses, including:
o Rusche Distributing – Houston, TX (VB.NET, SQL, Access, Quickbooks,
ASP)
o Goodwill Industries – Indianapolis, IN – (VB6, ASP, SQL)
o Southwest Missouri State University – Springfield, MO – PHP and
mySQL Adjunct Instructor for Spring 2004 Semester
o Client Tracking Solutions – Springfield, MO (Flash, Cold Fusion,
VB.NET, ASP, SQL Server, Crystal Reports)
o Business Software Solutions, Inc – Nixa, MO (PHP, ASP, Javascript,
SQL, mySQL, Photoshop, Perl, Flash, HTML)
o AB Graphics Works – Republic, MO (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash,
HTML, Javascript, AutoCAD)
INSTRUCTOR - Indiana University, Underwater Science 1/1995 – 3/2000
Photoshop, HTML, Unix, Access
Served dual roles as an instructor of both web development and academic
scuba diving courses.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology / Archeology, Indiana University, 1996
Founder’s Day Awards (4.0 GPA), 1995, 1996
Community
Indiana University Scuba Club -- President 1996
Indiana University Scuba Club -- Treasurer 1995