Brett McHargue

Senior Ruby Developer @The Ruby Troubadour

System ArchitectTech SupportData EngineerDatabase DeveloperWeb DeveloperProject ManagerDevOpsSystem AnalystBackend Developer✔️ IT

Senior Ruby Developer from the US, currently based in London. I'm getting ready to move to Bangkok this August where my husband will be working. I’ve spent the last 15+ years creating web applications with Ruby and various related tech, handling a wide spectrum of development projects. Professionally, I’ve mastered explaining technical information in simple terms which helps everyone on the team stay on the same page and make smart decisions. I’m all about prototyping and learning from what doesn’t work the first time to eventually nail it. I also make sure that our tech solutions are always in line with our business goals. I’m always up to speed with the latest tech trends, investing my time and resources to make the best decisions. My knack for persuading people helps me get everyone excited about new technical directions, and my consulting skills come in handy for solving issues fast and keeping projects on track. I pride myself on seeing things from unique angles and leading teams to get behind unified goals, which keeps everyone motivated and moving forward. I manage teams with an eye on everyone’s growth, making sure we’re efficient but also supportive. Tech-wise, I know my way around web technologies and frameworks, especially Ruby on Rails, and I’m a pro at working in Agile environments.

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Work Background

STRAT7Senior Software Developer

Mar. 2024Greater London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

AND DigitalProduct (Ruby) Developor

Apr. 2022 - Feb. 2024London, England, United Kingdom

The Ruby TroubadourSenior Ruby Developer

Oct. 2016 - Apr. 2022London, United KingdomI contracted full-time as Ruby/Rails developer for Department for Education, CollectPlus and Tata Steel DV.

Royal Academy of ArtsRuby Developer

Jul. 2015 - Sep. 2016London, United KingdomRuby Developer at the Royal Academy of Arts, working on their digital transformation project. Using Rails and bespoke Javascript alongside an API layer that works with existing CRM, ticketing, and exhibition systems, as well as a newly developed Single Customer View application.

The Stage Media Company LtdRuby on Rails Developer

Oct. 2012 - Jun. 2015LondonLead developer for the launch of new product Stage Castings in August 2013 (Ruby on Rails 3.2). Currently developing additional products, including a Training Directory (RoR 4.2, Angular 1.2) and Jobs Directory (early stages). Manage the work tasks for one other Ruby developer and assist as necessary the editorial website (WordPress 3.9)

Dachis GroupRuby on Rails Developer

Nov. 2009 - Oct. 2012London, United KingdomSoftware developer for leading social business design consulting, on the Ruby on Rails team.

ActiveShift LimitedSoftware Developer, Financial Applications

Aug. 2007 - Nov. 2009Software development for various financial services corporations.

CSCSenior Application Consultant

Jun. 2001 - Jul. 2006Develop and maintain the application service interface for CSC’s strategic life insurance and pensions administration system. Responsible for adherence to global standards for teams working in the UK, France and off-shore development. Provide direct client application support for major implementations of life and pensions system for clients in Denmark and Sweden. Assist in the training and review of junior developers.

CSCApplication Consultant

Jun. 1998 - Jun. 2001Develop, test and deploy life insurance administration system, for the US and Mexico financial services market.

Fisher Rosemount Systems Inc.Senior Programmer/Analyst

Jun. 1996 - Jun. 1998Supported the implementation of Oracle Financial Applications for major manufacturing company.

Texas Department of Information ResourcesProgrammer/Analyst

Oct. 1992 - Jun. 1996Provide critical programming resources to several key IT projects to various State of Texas agencies. Administered AS/400 purchased by DIR from TDI and then moved to the statewide payroll system, developing migration programs for a large data migration effort from DEC VAX system to IBM mainframe. Developed a case tracking system for the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Texas Department of InsuranceProgrammer/Analyst

Jan. 1991 - Oct. 1992Hired to implement and integrate newly purchased accounting and payroll systems with multiple insurance systems used to administer and liquidate ailing companies and quickly promoted to team leader position for application development. Developed on IBM midrange (AS/400) in COBOL, often serving as backup database and system administrator, including OS/2 LAN. When government officials decided to privatize liquidation function, I managed the administration and disbursement of all hardware and software resources.

Electronic Data SystemsSystems Engineer

Oct. 1987 - Oct. 1990Received extensive training through the EDS Systems Engineer Development program, developing in COBOL and Assembler on IBM Mainframe for large health insurance clients Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas and Wisconsin.

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