Hi 👋 I'm Philip A passionate full stack developer Experienced and seasoned software developer with three years of hands-on experience in full-stack development. Known for delivering robust, scalable solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. Proficient in a wide range of technologies, with expertise in C#, ASP.NET, and Blazor. Strong problem-solving skills coupled with a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles. Committed to staying up-to-date with industry trends and continuously enhancing skills to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Skills & Qualifications Education Work Experience Projects

⚡ Fun facts ⛰️ I love mountain climbing. ⌨️ I have a very cool custom keyboard setup. 🎮 Games I enjoy: Minecraft,🎈BTD, Words with friends 🎵 Music: classic rock, electro-swing, Funk

• API Development: Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs with CRUD endpoints. Novice understanding of OData for advanced querying capabilities.

• Entity Framework (EF) and Entity Data Model (EDM):

  • Advanced understanding of Entity Framework and EDM for managing data models.
  • Familiar with LINQ to SQL limitations.

• Unit Testing:

  • Utilize Autofixture and Mock for writing XUnit tests, automating and simplifying the testing process.

• Dependency Injection (DI):

  • Expertise in Dependency Injection design pattern for achieving loose coupling and improving code maintainability.

• Logging:

  • Familiar with Microsoft ILogger for built-in logging in .NET Core and ASP.NET Core applications.
  • Experienced with NLog for additional logging features and flexibility.

• Keeping up to date with technology: Stay informed about the latest advancements and updates in C# and related technologies.

Fox Valley Technical College (April 2020)

• Completed Agile training in a small team environment.
• Developed websites using ASP.NET for frontend and SQL databases for data storage.
• Proficient in C# 7.1 for database entry updates and RESTful API for UI-backend communication.
  • CharityConnections (2020 Fall)
    • ASP.NET website connecting charities with volunteers. Separate account types of charities & volunteers. Volunteers would be able to follow charities, show interest in charity events, like charity events. Charities could ask for volunteers matching specific criteria to do a simple job for events. The goal of the project was be introduced adgile sprints with a team to produce a website that used many-to-many relationships.
      • Utilized EntityFramework and Azure DB.
      • My first team (of 3) project.
      • Adgile

• The Retirement Advantage

  Software Developer (June 2021 - Present)

  • Spearheaded the development of automated processes and systems to streamline business operations.
  • Designed and implemented solutions for bulk email generation, SSRS report automation, and task-triggered file generation and upload.
  • Ensured seamless synchronization of local databases with third-party APIs to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
  • Enhanced core systems with robust logging and reporting functionalities, improving system monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.

• SupplyDrop (2021 Winter)

  • Java project for a Minecraft server.
  • Dropped loot randomly on the surface for players to collect.

• Collection Letters (2022 Winter)

  • ASP.NET project for sending bulk emails for late invoices.
  • Implemented HTML editor and advanced filtering functionality.

• DBAA Emailer (2023 Spring)

  • C# project for automated reaccurring email notifications.
  • Managed project states and handled task updates.

• General Use Task Completer (2024 Spring)

• Libraries: NLog, XUnit, TraDataServices.Common

• Description: Solution for completing tasks with various requirements. Standardized process for efficiency.

• Reason for Stopping: Ongoing development and maintenance.

• Receipt Bot Emailer (2024 Spring)

  • Developed a Discord bot for generating email receipts using DisCatSharp paged modals.
  • Implemented multi-language support and custom Discord logging.
  • Managed user roles, integrated containerization, and navigated client expectations.

• Chess Game (2015)
  • Developed in Visual Basic during high school.
  • Basic chess implementation with move validation.
• Boss Game (2013)
  • Created using Code Blocks in middle school.
  • Android app where players control a ball to defeat a boss.
• Snake Game<Construct 2> (2014)
  • Construct 2 project from middle school.
  • Classic snake game with advanced mechanics.

• External Game Viewer (2017)
  • Utilized OpenCV and C++ to extract game info in real-time.
  • Integrated keyboard input for user interaction.
• AI Screen Reading (2017)
  • AI project in C++ and C#, focusing on neural networks.
  • Explored advanced concepts like virtual classes and template classes.
• ScrambleCraft (2020)
  • Java project for Minecraft with dynamic item recipes.
  • Achieved 30,000+ downloads and generated revenue.

• OpenMiNet
  • Contributed to a pure C# Minecraft implementation.
  • Added GUI elements and improved usability.