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Hi, I’m Nathan Lykken, a Senior Software Engineer with 18 years of experience delivering full-stack solutions and enterprise system support across logistics and e-commerce. I specialize in Microsoft technologies, Power BI, SQL, and Snowflake, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems and building API-driven integrations. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights and mentoring teams to drive BI reporting initiatives.
In my roles, I’ve led BI development, redesigned data workflows for performance, and partnered with operations to ensure reporting accuracy and software stability. I’m passionate about crafting reliable software that scales with business needs and delivering value through data-driven decisions.
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English
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Work Experience
Front End Developer at Lithia & Driveway
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Developed and maintained SFMC Cloud Pages using HTML, CSS, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, and AMPscript. Created and optimized Power BI dashboards and Snowflake queries for BI reporting. Enhanced legacy NSF web pages and backend objects. Collaborated with operations to ensure reporting accuracy and front-end stability. Implemented responsive design and front-end debugging for cross-platform support.
Engineer, Software Applications at RXO, Inc.
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Led a Power BI development team, designing and maintaining 100+ dashboards and SSRS reports; built data models and automated report delivery. Integrated key dashboards into RXO Connect using Azure services to provide secure data access for external stakeholders and improve real-time decision making. Rebuilt a legacy C#/.NET screen-scraping application for carrier data; developed BizTalk pipelines and maps for XML/JSON/flat-file integrations; authored Oracle PL/SQL reports and triggers; transformed Access reports to SSRS; provided ongoing TMW system support, SQL performance tuning, and data model redesign.
Systems Developer at Group O, Inc.
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012Converted 40+ Crystal Reports to SSRS for HR, inventory, and finance divisions. Developed NAV forms, reports, and XMLports with backend C/AL logic. Built .NET-based audit tracking applications; customized SharePoint Lists, workflows, and InfoPath forms; optimized LTL freight calculations; handled full SDLC of SQL reporting; debugged NAV and SharePoint enhancements across departments.
Programmer/Analyst at Alliance Technologies
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008Modified and supported the Iowa Newspaper Association's Access/VBA desktop application. Designed new screen layouts and custom workflows for contract and payment tracking. Created and optimized SQL stored procedures for accounting and reporting modules. Developed and updated MS Access reports used for member account summaries and KPIs. Conducted application debugging and testing before deployments.
Computer Programmer at Dee Zee, Inc.
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008Rebuilt the DZ Main and After Market Shipping applications using VB.NET and ASP.NET. Created detailed screen workflows for sales, shipping, manufacturing, and reporting modules. Designed SQL Server tables and wrote over 100 stored procedures for transactional operations. Developed SSRS-based shipping labels and manufacturing reports; converted legacy LABEL MATRIX labels to SSRS formats. Debugged complex shipping and invoicing systems across multiple departments.
Systems Analyst (Contract) at Iowa Telecom
December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007Developed enhancements in the Singl.eView telecom billing platform using SQL Navigator and EPM. Built financial products and reports for Marketing and Finance. Queried billing and invoice databases to support business reporting requirements. Conducted system tests and validated data flow within the telecom invoicing modules.
Software Developer at Advanced Technologies Group
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007Migrated ICON (Iowa Corrections Offender Network) from VB6 to ASP.NET and VB.NET. Designed 40+ web-based maintenance and offender tracking screens. Created Active Reports, complex stored procedures, and service/display classes for ICON. Developed dynamic SQL queries using XML-based mappings for flexible data access. Led SDLC phases for UI, backend logic, and reporting; delivered a web-based trip registration app with full reporting and data tracking; rewrote Heinz Operational Tracking System (HOTS) desktop app into a web app used by 27 plants; built 170+ SQL stored procedures and dynamic forms; created web dashboards with security roles.
Front End Developer at Lithia & Driveway
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Developed and maintained SFMC Cloud Pages using HTML, CSS, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, and AMPscript. Built and maintained Node.js services to support front-end data integration and RESTful API communication. Used JSON for data exchange between front-end applications and back-end services. Created and optimized Power BI dashboards and Snowflake queries for BI reporting. Used Postman to design, test, and troubleshoot API endpoints to ensure reliable integrations. Enhanced and supported legacy NSF web pages and backend objects. Collaborated with operations teams to ensure reporting accuracy and front-end stability. Applied responsive design and front-end debugging practices for cross-platform support.
Engineer, Software Applications at RXO, Inc.
September 1, 2012 - February 1, 2024Led a Power BI development team, managed dashboard creation, data modeling, and report automation to support analytics across the organization. Designed, developed, and maintained over 100 Power BI dashboards and SSRS reports. Rebuilt legacy C#/.NET screen-scraping application to extract shipment data. Developed and maintained BizTalk solutions for processing XML, JSON, and flat-file data, including automated FTP/SFTP-based integrations. Supported LG2 logistics software using full-stack .NET (VB.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Entity Framework), improving data workflows and performance. Used Python for data transformation and ETL tasks. Created PL/SQL reports, converted Access reports to SSRS, and tuned SQL Server performance for large datasets. Provided TMW TMS support including EDI integrations.
Systems Developer at Group O, Inc.
December 1, 2008 - August 1, 2012Converted 40+ Crystal Reports to SSRS for HR, inventory, and finance. Developed NAV forms, reports, and XMLports, along with backend C/AL logic. Built and maintained .NET-based audit tracking applications (SMART Audit) and GOeSource web store. Customized SharePoint Lists, workflows, and InfoPath forms to streamline internal processes. Optimized stored procedures for LTL freight calculations and enterprise inventory systems. Handled full SDLC of SQL reporting projects, from requirement gathering to deployment. Debugged NAV and SharePoint enhancements across departments.
Software Developer at Advanced Technologies Group
January 1, 2006 - August 1, 2007Migrated ICON (Iowa Corrections Offender Network) from VB6 to ASP.NET and VB.NET architecture. Designed 40+ web-based maintenance and offender tracking screens for centralized inmate systems. Created Active Reports, complex stored procedures, and service/display classes for ICON. Developed dynamic SQL queries using XML-based mappings for flexible data access. Used NUnit and NetLogClient for testing and logging in a production-grade correctional platform. Built user-specific menus and dashboards for secure and role-based access in ICON. Provided debugging and integration support for ICON modules and reporting tools. Developed a web-based trip registration app for MNL with full reporting and data tracking features. Rewrote Heinz Operational Tracking System (HOTS) desktop app into a web app used by 27 plants. Created 170+ SQL stored procedures and dynamic forms for HOTS across plants in the US. Built web-based dashboards and custom security role-based menu systems in .NET. Led SDLC phases
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at Central College
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Professional Services, Other
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