I am an experienced, motivated, professional, get-it-done person with strong skills in .Net (C#, VB.Net, .Net Core), SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Excel/VBA, Cloud technologies, Agile development processes, MVC/Web, Blazor, Security and Business Intelligence. I have extensive business experience across Financial Services and Manufacturing/Logistics and I am seeking Senior developer/team leader roles using Microsoft development skills; I am comfortable with part-time or project-based work and have a proven track record working with remote and offshore customers. I have a particular interest in Blazor, Machine Learning and IT security. I am a certified Scrum Master and CISSP. I have a track record of successful IT development projects in senior and lead development roles, with more than 15 years of commercial development experience across Azure, C#.Net and VB.Net (Framework and Core), Kubernetes, MVC, Blazor, Javascript, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS and SSAS. I have formal qualification and practical experience with Agile development processes, a focus on delivery, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with tactical execution. I communicate well with stakeholders at all levels and am comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams. I hold a Certified Scrum Master and CISSP.

Steve Williams

I am an experienced, motivated, professional, get-it-done person with strong skills in .Net (C#, VB.Net, .Net Core), SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Excel/VBA, Cloud technologies, Agile development processes, MVC/Web, Blazor, Security and Business Intelligence. I have extensive business experience across Financial Services and Manufacturing/Logistics and I am seeking Senior developer/team leader roles using Microsoft development skills; I am comfortable with part-time or project-based work and have a proven track record working with remote and offshore customers. I have a particular interest in Blazor, Machine Learning and IT security. I am a certified Scrum Master and CISSP. I have a track record of successful IT development projects in senior and lead development roles, with more than 15 years of commercial development experience across Azure, C#.Net and VB.Net (Framework and Core), Kubernetes, MVC, Blazor, Javascript, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS and SSAS. I have formal qualification and practical experience with Agile development processes, a focus on delivery, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with tactical execution. I communicate well with stakeholders at all levels and am comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams. I hold a Certified Scrum Master and CISSP.

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I am an experienced, motivated, professional, get-it-done person with strong skills in .Net (C#, VB.Net, .Net Core), SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Excel/VBA, Cloud technologies, Agile development processes, MVC/Web, Blazor, Security and Business Intelligence. I have extensive business experience across Financial Services and Manufacturing/Logistics and I am seeking Senior developer/team leader roles using Microsoft development skills; I am comfortable with part-time or project-based work and have a proven track record working with remote and offshore customers. I have a particular interest in Blazor, Machine Learning and IT security. I am a certified Scrum Master and CISSP.

I have a track record of successful IT development projects in senior and lead development roles, with more than 15 years of commercial development experience across Azure, C#.Net and VB.Net (Framework and Core), Kubernetes, MVC, Blazor, Javascript, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS and SSAS. I have formal qualification and practical experience with Agile development processes, a focus on delivery, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with tactical execution. I communicate well with stakeholders at all levels and am comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams. I hold a Certified Scrum Master and CISSP.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Developer at Industrial Strength
January 1, 1998 - Present
Founder of the company; provide technical leadership and development resource for multiple start-ups; support and Azure hosting for developed systems; Blazor projects in flight; security services (Pen-Testing) and virtual CISO; extensive ownership of end-to-end delivery.
Development Team Lead at Instant Finance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Established internal development capability, transitioned to Azure DevOps, implemented Agile SDLC, and led Blazor adoption as a long-term replacement for legacy ASP.NET; mentored team on security enhancements.
Blazor Developer at SmartPower
January 1, 2021 - Present
Primary Blazor developer on core system replacement for energy billing optimization; overseeing replacement of legacy systems and delivering enterprise UI modules.
BI Developer at Stellar Consulting
August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Senior consultant working across multiple NZ accounts in BI/Data Warehousing; delivering data solutions and analytics capabilities.
Full Stack Developer at Hunza Lighting
July 1, 2018 - Present
Developed a new client portal/order entry web site integrating with 3PL, UPS, factory, and accounting systems; ongoing parallel Blazor development for demanding UI modules.
Senior Developer at EziBuy
July 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Migrated third-party logistics solution to an API-based approach; implemented changes in existing in-house C#/API systems to support API-based workflows.
Senior Developer at Tower Insurance
October 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Developed data integration components between core system and third-parties; containerized services and APIs in .NET Core; implemented Azure DevOps for CI/CD.
Senior Developer at Mulcahy Engineering
April 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Re-developed job costing system for a new laser-cut hardware line; advised on platform and architectural strategy; migrated components to MVC using VB.Net.
Lead Developer at Blackball Software
January 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018
Full-stack Microsoft development across multiple client projects; leadership of development team and data migration initiatives.
Lead Developer at The Comfort Group
March 1, 2014 - January 31, 2018
Led a team of 8 developers; worked on front-end MVC solutions, Dynamics, data warehousing/ETL, and system integration across multiple plants.
Senior Developer at ClearPoint
March 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
Senior C#.Net developer on a SQL Server-based compliance solution; drove SDL-C improvements and performance optimizations within Agile framework.
Development Lead at Cloud Consultants
August 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Led SDLC setup for cloud-based development; delivered mobile app integrated with Dynamics CRM; governance of standards.
Development Lead at SkyCity Entertainment Group
April 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011
Led development on Loyalty core system; implemented real-time monitoring and multi-language support; mentored team members.
Development Lead at AMP Bank
August 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Provided technical leadership during transition from external vendor to in-house capability; designed SDLC processes and mentored team.
Development Lead at Unit Registry System Implementation (Appello Services Ltd)
August 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Led unit registry project for PIEs; gathered business requirements, delivered tactical and long-term solutions using C#.Net and SQL Server.

Education

BSc Mathematics/Statistics at University of Auckland
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989

Qualifications

MCSE
January 1, 1996 - January 8, 2026
MCSD
January 1, 1997 - January 8, 2026
MCDBA
January 1, 1999 - January 8, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Diploma
January 1, 2005 - January 8, 2026
Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2012 - January 8, 2026
Enterprise Xamarin Development
January 1, 2018 - January 8, 2026
Advanced Power BI
January 1, 2018 - January 8, 2026
Regression in Machine Learning
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Python Machine Learning
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
CompTIA Security+ Certification
January 1, 2022 - January 8, 2026
CISSP
January 1, 2023 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications