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.NET FoundationBoard Member
Jun. 2024As a board member for the .NET Foundation, I provide strategic direction and leadership to support the growth and adoption of the .NET ecosystem. My role involves collaborating with industry leaders, guiding the foundation’s initiatives, and promoting community engagement. I play a key part in shaping policies, fostering innovation, and driving initiatives that enhance the .NET developer experience. Through my efforts, I help strengthen the foundation's mission to empower developers and ensure the ongoing success of the .NET platform.
Real Time Technologies IncSolutions Architect
Nov. 2023Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Breakpoint ShowPodcast Host
Aug. 2023As the host of the esteemed Breakpoint Show Podcast, I have cultivated a dynamic platform where robust conversations around technology, innovations, and industry trends take center stage. Leveraging a deep understanding of the tech landscape, I navigate complex topics with ease, fostering enlightening discussions that cater to both tech aficionados and novices alike.
Key Responsibilities:
• Content Development: Regularly brainstorm, research, and conceptualize high-quality content that provides valuable insights and fosters engaging discussions.
• Community Engagement: Establish and nurture a vibrant community of listeners through active engagement, feedback solicitation, and the integration of audience perspectives into the show.
• Brand Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with brand partners and sponsors, collaboratively working to develop mutually beneficial partnerships and promotional strategies.
• Technical Production: Oversee the technical aspects of podcast production, including sound engineering, editing, and distribution, to ensure a seamless listener experience. Achievements:
• Growing Listener Base: Successfully grew the listener base by X%, enhancing the podcast's reach and impact in the tech community.
• Industry Recognition: Garnered industry recognition and awards, positioning the Breakpoint Show Podcast as a trusted voice in the tech commentary landscape. Skills and Tools:
• Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills, adept at translating complex topics into accessible narratives.
• Research: Proficient in in-depth research, ensuring the presentation of accurate and up-to-date information.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in podcast production software such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, and Hindenburg, ensuring high-quality production value.
• Networking: Strong networking skills built through establishing connections with industry leaders and experts.
Rocket HomesTeam Leader, Engineering
Aug. 2021 - Nov. 2023Detroit, Michigan, United States
Rocket MortgageTeam Leader, Developer Relations
Mar. 2020 - Aug. 2021Detroit, Michigan, United States
Quicken LoansPlatform Strategist
Sep. 2019 - Mar. 2020Detroit, Michigan
JetBrainsDeveloper Advocate
Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2019
Chris WoodruffIndependent Consultant
Apr. 2017 - Aug. 2017West MichiganSenior-level Consultant involved in mobile and/or web design and development and/or project leadership. I thrive in work environments that emphasize appreciation of innovation and originality, mobile first process models, data-driven thinking, emphasis on planning and analysis, and calculated risk. Collaboration and interaction with co-workers and management, directness, openness and trust are cultural criteria that I will gravitate toward in my career.
PASSDirector of Community Development
Mar. 2017 - Aug. 2017GlobalNot a full-time position.
Lynda.comIndependent Course Author
Sep. 2016 - May. 2018Contracted to create the following courses for Lynda.com online learning platform
-- Introduction to ASP.NET Core Web API Development
-- Consuming ASP.NET Core Web APIs with C# and .NET Core
-- Consuming ASP.NET Core Web APIs with AngularJS
Woodruff Solutions LLCManaging Partner
Apr. 2014 - Oct. 2016Wyoming, MIWorked a 10 month project as a web developer for a large national charter school management company developing their new suite of application for managing the entire school process and work from enrolling to attendance to grades. Used the following technologies for development: C#, ASP.NET, Web API, REST, MVC 5, AngularJS, SQL. Team work was in a Scrum environment and we met all deadlines and client expectations.
PerficientDirector
Jun. 2013 - Apr. 2014Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
TelerikSr. Trainer
Nov. 2012 - Jun. 2013Hudson, OH
PerficientNational Microsoft Cloud Practice Lead
Feb. 2011 - Nov. 2012Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan AreaI am a Senior Technical Architect specializing in custom application design, architecture and development for Windows, Web, Mobile Web and Windows 8. I am also the National Microsoft Cloud Practice Lead and Microsoft CRM Practice Lead for Perficient, Inc. In addition I also perform data schema/modeling design and technical team leadership for projects.
RCM TechnologiesPrincipal Consultant
Jul. 2008 - Feb. 2011
Deep Fried Bytes PodcastCo-Host
Jun. 2008 - Dec. 2014Set up interviews, interview guests and provide production for the podcast.
INETANorAm Membership Mentor – MI, OH
Sep. 2007 - Jun. 2009Membership Mentors act as advisor, counselor, guide, tutor, teacher, and guru of Membership to our member user group leadership and user groups. Membership Mentors recommend membership of new user groups and membership renewal of current user groups when needed. Membership Mentors make themselves available for personal contact and are outgoing in building and maintaining superior relationships with the user group leadership for all user groups within their INETA Membership territory to strengthen our INETA user group community. Membership Mentors are the center and the essential provider of the interactions with INETA member local user groups, leaders and individuals.
Day of .NET West MichiganEvent Coordinator/Founder
Feb. 2007 - Nov. 2011Founder and Coordinator of the West Michigan branch of the Day of .NET developer event.
RCM Technologies, Inc.Solution Architect, CRM Line of Business
Mar. 2006 - Jul. 2008
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