Tim K.

## BIO **Timothy Kohler ** **Summary of Qualifications** Terrific background as software developer.  Successfully worked with client server and web based architecture as well as emerging Mobile Application architecture.  Mentored junior team members.  Made high level architectural decisions based on technology and business requirements.  Experience with variety of relational database platforms, very knowledgeable in database techniques (SQL, stored procedures).  Detailed experience with various aspects of Microsoft .NET development primarily using C#.   Strong background in OOP with C++, C#.  Strong database, networking, GUI design, concurrent processing skills.  Great deal of experience in both application development and application integration in very larger enterprises.  Experience as a developer of vendor products geared for small-mid sized business. **Employment History** **VCG Software         Senior .NET Analyst                                     ****    June 2006-present** Working on a large team for a new product relating to staffing industry.  .NET/SQL Server **Handmark Software                                             Contract Software Developer                        ** **January 2006 – May 2006** Developed .NET Compact Framework applications for customer use.  Handmark produces software that it sells directly to consumers.  I have been working extensively with Windows Mobile 2003 PPC and Smartphone and Windows Mobile 5.0 PPC and Smartphone.  Knowledgable in working in disconnected/syncing data modes as well as always connected mode.  <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">Technologies:  .NET Compact Framework 2.0 with C#.  TCP/IP.  Custom data protocols.  Windows Forms, GDI+.  Heavy custom control development for Windows forms on Windows Mobile 2003/5.0.</font> **Beazer Homes                     Senior Application Developer/Architect             ** **June 2004 – June 2006** Architected and Developed software for the homebuilding industry.  Quickly joined team to enhance/support very large enterprise class home sales application.  Created new applications for OSHA reporting, license tracking, issue reporting.  Played a key role in development of a large enterprise class virtual design center system which required integration with a manufacturer/homebuilder consortium.  Key role in development of new mortgage business process and implementation. **Architecture experience:** <font size= "1">·          **Member of Architecture Review Board that discusses/approves/sets technology direction for the company.**</font> <font size= "1">·          **Created architecture for several very large enterprise class applications.  These included a customer facing home customization application and a mortgage processing application for internal users.  Coordinated/discussed with infrastructure team to create the optimal solution from a performance and data center logistical standpoint.**</font> Technologies:  ASP.NET 1.1 AND 2.0, C#, .NET 1.1 AND 2.0.  [login to view URL].  SQL Server 2000 AND 2005.  Windows Services in C#.  TCP/IP.  T-SQL, DTS, Web Services (ASP.NET mostly).  XML, XPATH, B2B integrations, B2C applications.  Active directory authentication/management.  Heavy relational database.  Windows GDI/GDI+.  Windows Forms applicatio development mostly for configuration.  Heavy custom ASP.NET control development for certain things (i.e. calendear control that doesn't postback to change months, custom textboxes that combine ASP.NET validators and Textbox control in a single controls, among other things such as an error handling control that combines event logging, an ASP.NET validation summary control and other things).  Various ASP.NET 2.0 techniques including master pages, improved databinding and data source controls among other things. <font size= "1">·         Supported large scale enterprise class ASP.NET applications in C#.  Did bug fixes/enhancements to these applications.  Includes robust reporting functions using SQL Reporting Services.  Primary application is a sales system used to sale/track/build 20000+/- homes per year in 22 states.</font> **Southeastern Data Cooperative                           Systems Engineer                ** **September 2003 – June 2004** Developed software for the electrical utility industry for an application vendor.  Played a lead role in the transition of large Java server components to Microsoft .NET.  Recognized for great technical ability and flexibility.  Worked on call routing systems.  .MSI package creation for installations. **Northern Trust Retirement Consulting Systems Analyst June 2000 - September 2003**             ## Area of Expertise | **<u>KEY SKILLS</u>** Full Life Cycle Development C# <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">ASP.NET</font> MS SQL Server <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">XML</font> SQL, T-SQL Application Integration <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">TCP/IP</font> Web Services <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">[login to view URL]</font> | **<u><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">EXPERIENCE</font></u>** 7 years 3.0 years 3.0 years 4.0 years 5 years 7 years <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">     6 years</font> <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">      5 years</font> <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">      3.0 years</font> <font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size= "1">      3.0 years</font> |