Most recent resume

Andrew B. Brown                                                                    4706 Elon Crescent

                                                                                                                         Lakeland, Florida 33810

                                                                                                            (512) 947-8282

andrewbb@gmail.com

Summary

·         Managed teams through the software development life cycle (SDLC).

·         25+ years hands-on software and database design and support.

·         Industries: real estate, mortgage, recruiting, finance, law and healthcare.

Employment

            Consultant                                                                                          Apr 2011 – present

            Morgan Stanley New York, NY                                                                                         

            Hodges-Mace Atlanta, GA

            Princeton Information Plant City, FL                                                                               

            Technologies: C#, SQL Server, ASP.NET, Web API, REST, MVC, JQuery Mobile

           

            Entrepreneur                                                                                     Jan 2007 – present

            Kids Courtyard, Inc. Lakeland, FL                                                                                    

            Hidden Desktop Scottsdale, AZ

            System.Persistence Atlanta, GA                                                                                       

Technologies: C#, VB.NET, SQL Server, Web API, MVC, Amazon Web Services

            CIO                                                                                                   Sep 2004 – Dec 2006

            Maricopa County Managed Care Systems Phoenix, AZ

·         Acted as CIO for a Medicaid provider.

·         Worked with CFO eliminating discrepancies throughout the organization.

·         Developed 130+ operational reports in <3 months.

Technologies: SQL Server, Crystal Reports, C#, VB6, ASP.NET, Winforms

 

            Executive Vice President                                                           Feb 1997 – Feb 2000

            StaffSoft Houston, TX

·         Promoted to VP in 3 months.

·         Closed largest sale in company history.

·         Developed and supported shrink-wrapped application with a staff of 3-4.

Technologies: Visual Foxpro, VB6, ASP, MTS, Java, Great Plains, Quickbooks

            Lead Software Engineer                                                            May 1992 – Dec 2001

            Bank One Houston, TX                                                              Petrobras Houston, TX

            Law.com Denver, CO                                                            Equivantage Houston, TX           

·         Created reports for a $1 billion procurement system (Brazilian government).

·         Eliminated several mortgage positions and automated underwriting pricing.

·         REO properties database reconciled ad valorem taxes saving >$1 million.

Technologies: Foxpro 2.6, J++, C#, VB.NET, VB6, ASP, MTS, SQL Server

Certifications

            Microsoft VB6, SQL Server Design                                                                  Jun 2003

SEC Series 7, 63, 55                                                                                           Jan 2002

Education

            University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX                                                        Aug 1992

            BA in Accounting

Updated resume

Andrew B. Brown                              

                                                                                                          +1 (512) 947-8282

andrewbb@gmail.com

Summary

·         Managed teams through the full software development life cycle (SDLC):  business analysis, design, development & testing, and support.

·         15+ years experience designing, developing, and supporting windows and web applications, services, reporting, n-tier and database architecture.

·         Industries: mortgage, accounting, procurement, inventory, recruiting, legal, construction lending, trading, real estate, and healthcare.

Technical

Languages:   C#, VB.NET, Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6), Java (J++), Foxpro

Databases:    SQL Server (2000, 2005, 2008), Access, Foxpro

OS:                 Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/2007

Software:       C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, DCOM, VB.NET, COM, MTS, Win API, IIS,

DTS/SSIS, Visual Studio, JQuery Mobile

Scripting:       VBScript, VBA, Javascript, HTML, CSS

Source Ctrl:  Source Safe, Team Foundation Server

Reporting:     Crystal Reports, R&R Report writer

Certifications

SEC Series 7, 55, and 63                                                                                   Jan 2002

            Visual Basic 6 (MCP)                                                                                          Jun 2003

            SQL Server Design (MCP)                                                                                 Jun 2003

Employment

            Principal Consultant (Wealth Management)                          Apr 2013 – Aug 2013

            Morgan Stanley, New York, New York

            Project: Create a wealth management CRM.

·         Performed as the lead architect.

·         Designed and wrote the framework for desktop and mobile.

·         Designed an identity-theft prevention security system (Fingerprint Touch).

            Technologies:  C#, Web API, SQL Server, AJAX, Javascript, JQuery Mobile

 

            Software Consultant (Employee benefits)                             Apr 2012 – Aug 2012

            Hodges-Mace, Atlanta, Georgia

            Project: Rewrite an existing call-center application for employee benefits.

·         Architected a business logical layer between the database and UI.

·         Rewrote all stored procedures, business layer, and pages.

·         No technical support calls when the application went live.

Technologies:  C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, AJAX, Javascript, HTML, CSS

                                                                                                                                                            

            Software Consultant (Automobile sales analytics)              Feb 2012 – Apr 2012

            Princeton Information, Plant City, Florida

            Project:  Maintenance and development of existing auto dealership software.

·         Created BI dashboards providing real-time inventory and sales leads.

·         Wrote data-mining stored procedures for analytics.

·         Designed a bridge to merge a business logic layer into existing Linq code.

Technologies:  SQL Server, C#, ASP.NET, Javascript, AJAX, HTML, CSS

           

            CEO (Security & Data access)                                                   Mar 2011 – Jan 2012

Salience Corporation, Bangkok, Thailand

            Project: Create a secure data-access layer for any application.

·         Maps any stored procedure to any object and back with one line of code.

·         Created a code-generator for stored procedures and C# classes.

·         For more info, see http://systemdotpersistence.blogspot.com

Technologies:  C#, SQL Server, Winforms

            CEO (Windows Security for consumers)                               July 2009 – Jan 2011

Hidden Desktop, Bangkok, Thailand

Project:  Create an application to secure and hide a user’s desktop and profile.

·         Created and sold Hidden Desktop to provide consumer security.

·         Designed sales compensation schedules.

·         No technical support issues in over two years.

Technologies:  C#, VB.NET, Win API, ASP.NET, Winforms

            Lead ASP.NET Developer (Construction lending)            Jan 2007 – June 2009

            AccuDraw, Phoenix, Arizona

Project:  Create a web application to monitor construction loan disbursements.

·         Silverlight for GUI elements and uploading multiple files.

·         Created interfaces for import/export to Excel and Word.

·         Created web services for desktop application data synchronization.

Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Web Services, Silverlight, HTML, CSS

 

            Lead Programmer/Analyst (Healthcare/Medical claims)   Sep 2004 – Dec 2006

            Maricopa County Managed Care Systems, Phoenix, Arizona

            Project:  Manage healthcare claims software, vendor interfaces, and reporting.

·         Performed as DBA managing 6 databases comprising the data warehouse.

·         Developed over 130 operational reports within 3 months.

·         Created BI dashboards for management views into claims processing.

Technologies:  SQL Server, Crystal Reports, C#, VB6, ASP.NET, Winforms

 

            Consultant/Liaison (Logistics and Shipping)                         Jun 2003 – Jul 2004

            DHL, Toronto, Canada

            Project:  Migrate all applications from Toronto into DHL’s datacenter in Phoenix.

·         Served as liaison between DHL headquarters and a new acquisition.

Technologies: VB6, ASP, IIS, C#, .NET, SQL Server, AS/400

            Day Trader (NYSE)                                                                      Jan 2002 – May 2003

            Worldco, San Francisco, California

            Software Engineer (Legal)                                                           Oct 2000 – Jan 2002

            Law.com/RealLegal, Inc., Denver, Colorado.

            Project:  Create an e-commerce app and design the framework for all web apps.

·         Led a team of 3 taking a $1 million sunk-cost system live within 3 months.

·         Designed and developed the framework behind the company’s 6 web apps.

·         Administered IIS and SQL Server (light DBA).

Technologies:  Java (J++), VB6, IIS, ADO, ASP, MTS, COM, Javascript, HTML, VBScript, SQL Server 2000, .NET, C#, CSS

            Vice President (Recruiting/Staffing)                                        Feb 1997 – Feb 2000

            StaffSoft Corporation, Houston, Texas

            Project:  Manage the development and support of recruiting software.

·         Promoted to VP within 3 months.

·         Closed the largest sale for the company of $500,000.

·         Rewrote the software while maintaining full functionality.

Technologies: Visual Foxpro, VB6, Java, ASP, MTS, COM, IIS, SQL Server, HTML, Javascript, VBScript, Great Plains, Access

            Senior Software Engineer (Accounting)                                May 1996 – Jan 1997

            Petrobras, Houston, Texas

Project: Create all reports for the accounting and procurement system in Brazil.

·         Designed and optimized SQL queries on 1,000,000+ record tables.

·         Built BI dashboard showing current operational status of orders with drill-downs into A/P, A/R, inventory, material receipts, etc.

Technologies: Foxpro 2.6, VB6, Crystal Reports

            Systems Analyst (Mortgage wholesaling)                               Oct 1993 – Apr 1996

            Equivantage, Houston, Texas

Project: Design systems for mortgage underwriting and processing.

·         Developed underwriter software to reduce pricing mistakes.

·         Designed processing systems providing broker and appraisal data.

·         Developed a legal expert system comprising state law specifics for closing.

·         Integrated Foxpro with Excel and R&R Reports using VBA.

·         Financial analysis for securitization.

Technologies: Foxpro 2.6, VB6, R&R Report Writer

            Ad Valorem Tax Specialist (REO management)                   Jan 1991 – Sep 1993

            Bank One, Houston, Texas

Project: Manage property taxes on 5,000+ REO properties.

·         Maintained database of all properties tracking sales and tax liabilities.

·         Performed financial analysis on commercial properties saving $6 million.

Technologies: Foxpro 2.6, VB6, Crystal Reports

Education

            University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas                                                  Aug 1992

            BA in Accounting

                                                                                                                         

Chronological Resume

Andrew B. Brown

 

Summary

·         Over 8 years experience in developing windows applications, web applications, windows services, n-tier business logic, reporting, and database architecture using C#, VB.NET, and SQL Server.

·         Full SDLC:  business analysis, design, development & testing, and support.

·         Led teams of 3-5 people at StaffSoft, RealLegal, and Maricopa County.

·         Worked in mortgage wholesaling, accounting, procurement, inventory, recruiting, legal, construction lending, finance, real estate, and healthcare.

 

Technical

Languages:   C#, VB.NET, VB6, Foxpro

Databases:    SQL Server (2000, 2005, 2008), Access, Foxpro

OS:                 Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/2007

Software:       C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, DCOM, VB.NET, COM, MTS, Win API, IIS,

DTS/SSIS, Visual Studio

Scripting:       VBScript, VBA, Javascript, HTML, CSS

Source Ctrl:  Source Safe, Team Foundation Server

Reporting:     Crystal Reports, R&R Report writer

 

Certifications

            Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)                                                        Jun 2003

Visual Basic & SQL Server Design

SEC Series 7, 55, 63 (financial and securities licenses)                          Jan 2002

 

Employment

            Principal Consultant (Wealth Management)                                                       2013

            Morgan Stanley (Genpact), NY, New York

·         Designed the architecture and security for their mobile application framework

·         Developed an identity-theft prevention system called Fingerprint Touch.

·         Determined company purchases to meet talent resourcing requirements.

C#, .NET Web API, MVC, JQuery Mobile, SQL Server, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3

 

            Software Consultant (Employee benefits)                             Apr 2012 – Aug 2012

            Hodges-Mace, Atlanta, Georgia

            Project: Rewrite an existing call-center application for employee benefits.

·         Architected a business logical layer between the database and UI.

·         Rewrote all stored procedures, business layer, and pages.

·         No technical support calls when the application went live.

Technologies:  C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, AJAX, Javascript, HTML, CSS

                                                                                                                                                            

            Software Developer (Automobile sales analytics)               Feb 2012 – Apr 2012

            Princeton Information, Plant City, Florida

            Project:  Maintenance and development of existing auto dealership software.

·         Created BI dashboards for management and salespeople providing real-time customer, inventory, data integrity, and sales leads.

·         Wrote data-mining stored procedures for analytics.

·         Designed a bridge to merge a business logic layer into existing Linq code.

Technologies:  SQL Server, C#, ASP.NET, Javascript, AJAX, HTML, CSS

           

            Self-employed Architect and Developer (Data-access layer) Mar 2011 – Jan 2012

            Project: Create a data-access layer to work with any application (new or existing).

·         Maps any stored procedure to any object and back with one line of code.

(Single objects use a PersistableAttribute.  Lists inherit from PersistentList.)

·         Created a code-generator for stored procedures and C# classes.

·         Improved security while outperforming existing ORMs by over 50%.

·         For more info, see http://andrewbbrown.com

Technologies:  C#, SQL Server, Winforms

 

            Self-employed Architect and Developer (Shareware)        July 2009 – Jan 2011

Project:  Create an application to secure and hide a user’s desktop and profile.

·         Wrote a P/Invoke wrapper for nearly every Windows API in VB.NET.

·         Integrated Winforms and keystrokes with the Windows Login screen.

·         Locked down Access Control List (ACL) for registry and files.

·         No technical support issues in over two years.

·         For more info, see http://hiddendesktop.com

Technologies:  C#, VB.NET, Win API, ASP.NET, Winforms

 

            Lead ASP.NET Developer (Construction lending)            Jan 2007 – June 2009

            AccuDraw, Phoenix, Arizona

Project:  Create a web application to monitor construction loan disbursements.

·         Silverlight for GUI elements and uploading multiple files.

·         Created interfaces for import/export to Excel and Word.

·         Created web services for desktop application data synchronization.

Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Web Services, Silverlight, HTML, CSS

 

            Lead Programmer/Analyst (Healthcare/Medical claims)   Sep 2004 – Dec 2006

            Maricopa County Managed Care Systems, Phoenix, Arizona

            Project:  Manage healthcare claims software, vendor interfaces, and reporting.

·         Led a team of 3-5 developers in migrating and interfacing to Facets.

·         Performed as DBA managing 6 databases comprising the data warehouse.

·         Developed over 130 operational reports within 3 months.

·         Created BI dashboards for management views into claims processing.

Technologies:  SQL Server, Crystal Reports, C#, VB6, ASP.NET, Winforms

 

            Consultant/Liaison (Logistics and Shipping)                         Jun 2003 – Jul 2004

            DHL/Alliance Consulting, Toronto, Canada

            Project:  Migrate all applications from Toronto into DHL’s datacenter in Phoenix.

·         Served as liaison between DHL headquarters and a new acquisition.

Technologies: VB6, ASP, IIS, C#, .NET, SQL Server, AS/400

 

            Proprietary Trader (Finance and Trading)                             Jan 2002 – May 2003

            Worldco, San Francisco, California

 

            Software Engineer (Legal)                                                           Oct 2000 – Jan 2002

            Law.com/RealLegal, Inc., Denver, Colorado.

            Project:  Create an e-commerce app and design the framework for all web apps.

·         Led a team of 3 taking a $1 million sunk-cost system live within 3 months.

·         Designed and developed the framework behind the company’s 6 web apps.

·         Administered IIS and SQL Server (light DBA).

Technologies:  Java (J++), VB6, IIS, ADO, ASP, MTS, COM, Javascript, HTML, VBScript, SQL Server 2000, .NET, C#, CSS

 

            Vice President of Development (Recruiting/Staffing)         Feb 1997 – Feb 2000

            StaffSoft Corporation, Houston, Texas

            Project:  Create software for sale to recruiters (permanent and temporary).

·         Managed a team of 4 developer and tech support personnel.

·         Integrated software with Great Plains, Solomon, Excel and Word (VBA).

·         Closed the largest sale for the company.

Technologies: Visual Foxpro, VB6, Java, ASP, MTS, COM, IIS, SQL Server, HTML, Javascript, VBScript, Great Plains, Access

 

            Senior Software Engineer (Accounting)                                May 1996 – Jan 1997

            Petrobras, Houston, Texas

Project: Create all reports for the accounting and procurement system in Brazil.

·         Designed and optimized SQL queries on 1,000,000+ record tables.

·         Built BI dashboard showing current operational status of orders with drill-downs into A/P, A/R, inventory, material receipts, etc.

Technologies: Foxpro 2.6, VB6, Crystal Reports

 

            Systems Analyst (Mortgage wholesaling)                               Oct 1993 – Apr 1996

            Equivantage, Houston, Texas

Project: Design systems for mortgage underwriting and processing.

·         Developed underwriter software to reduce pricing mistakes.

·         Designed processing systems providing broker and appraisal data.

·         Developed a legal expert system comprising state law specifics for closing.

·         Integrated Foxpro with Excel and R&R Reports using VBA.

·         Financial analysis for securitization.

Technologies: Foxpro 2.6, VB6, R&R Report Writer

 

            Ad Valorem Tax Specialist (REO management)                   Jan 1991 – Sep 1993

            Bank One, Houston, Texas

Project: Manage property taxes on 5,000+ REO properties.

·         Maintained database of all properties tracking sales and tax liabilities.

·         Performed financial analysis on commercial properties saving $6 million.

Technologies: Foxpro 2.6, VB6, Crystal Reports

 

Education

            University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas                                                  Aug 1992

            BA in Accounting/Astronomy/Philosophy