Scott Edward Harrison

6120 Moccasin Pass Ct. · Colorado Springs, CO 80919 · (719) 287-0140 · [email protected]

Software Development Professional,

Is a highly experienced and accomplished software development after 30 years of software development experience, Scott Harrison has designed and programmed automated systems for industries such as Telecommunications, Field Workforce Management, Medical, Dental, Package Delivery and Logistics, Metal Building Construction, and Human Language Translation and Localization. He graduated from the University of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and he is continually improving his knowledge of computer science by pursuing certifications on the Microsoft platform. He maintains a high level of expertise for programming Desktop, Web, and Back-office applications for those industries that need complex order entry procedures and customer relations tools.


Experience

TECHNOLOGY LEAD/ARCHITECT/DEVELOPER

EDWARD HARRISON CONSULTING, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Working as contract software developer. Main duties are Software Development and Client Support working both on-site and remotely. Primary skills are building Web and Desktop applications and services using .NET Core, C#.NET, MVC, ASP.NET, REST API on the Microsoft platform. .NET Core on both Windows and Linux.

For DentalTek, in Denver, CO June 2012 to present Using ASP.NET, C#, AngularJS/JQuery, Entity Framework against SQL Server and MySQL databases built a Call Center system to aid in appointment setting and customer service for large Dental Franchises. Also built a customizable intake forms system. The application is browser based and has the ability to add, modify data in the Dental location’s specific MySQL database – Real time updates, so that location staff have instant access to patient and schedule information. Also, the application offers individualized and interactive “customer service” and “sales” call scripts using AngularJS to achieve a dynamic call progress experience.

For Codemoto Software, Denver, Colorado, Jan 2021 to Oct 2022 - Using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, WPF (MVVM), SQL Server, building Document Translation Brokering Portal for Acolad, Inc (Germany). Built Custom Forms Engine for dynamic Quote systems. Built mechanism to localize database text into 27 languages. Localized the User Interface.

For Unstoppable Software, Cincinnati, OH, Nov 2011 to present - Using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, WPF (MVVM), SQL Server, Microsoft Azure platform, building applications for clients for tracking and logistics of Advertising/Marketing to over 300 retail stores. Medical Forms application to gather/manage extensive Child Welfare, Medicaid patients’ information, assessment, treatment.

For Paperless Technologies, Denver, Colorado, Jan 2006 to June 2012. Using .NET, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, WinForms, and Microsoft Ink library, designing and developing “dynamic forms” technology to be used in both browser-based applications and Microsoft Tablet XP technology. The technology dynamically builds forms, questionnaires and surveys for the user to fill in using the Pen (Stylus) or keyboard. The ink is recognized into data ready for insertion into any database utilizing XML. Completed an application using this technology that is being used in dental offices to collect information about the patient from the patient. The objective is to have the experience of writing on Paper. The technology draws a form document dynamically on the Tablet screen using either an XML script or database record set to render each field on the form rather it be Ink text, radio buttons, checkboxes, or command buttons. This is a telecommuting position and is done with great success from my home office.

Verizon Business, Colorado Springs, Colorado Jan 2007 to Dec 2009. Using C# .NET to build and maintain a large Line of Business Application for Field Management The system manages communication between customer, field technician and Verizon management in addition to facilitating digital tools used by the technician while on site with the customer. Technologies used are C#, .NET, ASP, Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access, PL SQL to build Web Applications, Desktop Applications, Windows Services, Web Services, and Stored Procedures. Large development team, 30+ developers and Business Analysts. Short delivery cycles, ~60 days. Also managed configuration, code delivery, and communication between development and System Test group.

LocalCouponBuzz.com, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 2010 to Jan 2012 Using Microsoft Web technologies, SQL Server and .NET, built LocalCouponBuzz.com. Three–person team, including Marketing and Business Communications Professionals. Objective was to build a “Deal-of-the-Day” Coupon site in a short delivery cycle 60-days. Started design and development on August 1, 2010 and launched on October 1, 2010. Venture is profitable from the first day of launch. The site relies heavily on Social Marketing sites, like Facebook, Twitter and RSS feeds. Automation between LocalCouponBuzz and Social Media sites was written using their APIs.

Walking Orbit, Boulder, Colorado. 2005 to 2006 Designed and developed short range Telematics solution that would Trace and Track vehicle assets for client company, integrating MapPoint into a desktop solution using C#.Net. Position on Board of Directors.

Cendent Travel, Denver, Colorado, 2003 to 2005 - Using .NET, C#, WinForms, Web Services, VB, XML, ASP, Visual C++, MS SQL Server, and Access to design and build quality desktop applications and being involved in all aspects of Business Process Management and Software Architecture. Focus of duties ranged from Software Development to Architect and Design. Converted Desktop Application from C++ to C# using WinForms and Web Services. Built Business Objects to further enhance desktop application by automating manual procedure that ran on the Customer Service Rep’s Desktop. Made various enhancements to existing operation to reduce call time that saves the company $1000’s for every second saved in the task automation process. Built Administration Application using C#.Net so that many Corporate Business Units could maintain Point-of-Sale reference data, such as pricing information and complex rules for Airline ticketing and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). This effort reduced process time to update Point-of-Sale data from weeks to minutes. SharePoint: Built internal document tracking system for Software Design and Development team.

MiniMoves.com, Denver, Colorado – April 2004 to Aug 2004 Completed application to conduct complex quoting for moving company, MiniMoves.com. Used ASP, SQL Server 2000 and VBScript.

Mahdi Home Health, Denver, Colorado Jan 2003 to April 2004 Prepared systems and office procedures for HIPAA Security and Privacy qualifications. Architected and Developed Smart Client Database Application in C# to create, modify and track Form485 Medical records for Home Health patients. Also integrates with patient billing.

Pixalure, Mobile, Alabama – June 2002 to July 2002 Converted Excel Spreadsheet to business objects using C++ and .NET, built Web Services to expose operation to clients and then built browser interface business procedure to take complex customer orders for Hurricane Shutter Industry. Used C++.NET, SQL Server, and ASP.NET.

Dakotah International, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 2001 to March 2002 Onsite as IT Director to streamline and automate Business Processes for client company. Ported Borland C++ desktop application to online using ASP/C++ COM, responsible for the design and architecture of the new system. Improved client’s Web Presence by creating more online utilities for customer. Increased sales by 25% after 2 months of operation.

American Buildings, Eufaula, Alabama, Jan 2000 to May 2001. Onsite as C++ developer and team lead. Project involved building a complex order entry system for Metal Buildings Industry using Visual C++ desktop application built on top of Autodesk AutoCAD. System involved very Rich Client that runs on the desktop to help Metal Building Contractors build Sales Orders for very large Metal Buildings that contained AutoCAD drawings of whole building and included complex Engineering specifics that were critical in reducing construction time. The Order Entry Software reduces time to enter order into sales system in American Buildings’ sales office.

Oct 2000 - Present

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

WHOLETREE

Hands-on leadership to architect, develop and implement multilingual / multicultural shopping cart and allied multilingual Customer Response Management System (CRM) using ASP, COM, SQL Server and Visual C++. Technology created was reused in another product to manage Translated HTML Documents for Web Applications thus saving cost of development. • Involved in all aspects of Business Process Management for Software Development and Deployment. • Responsible for Software, Database, and Systems Architecture. • Liaised with offshore software development group in Israel and Singapore to manage and develop packaged product for Software Development Industry and other packaged software products for Consumer Market. • Product Evangelist for Locale, which is a localization management tool for Visual C++ applications. The product manages translations of the language used in the User Interface the Visual C++ desktop application. Evangelized product to software development professionals and provided training. • Managed and provided hands-on assistance developing document management system with innovative, simple language translation capability through desktop; product based on FTP protocol, and uses Visual C++, ASP, FTP, SQL Server, HTML, COM, Visual C++/MFC, TCP/IP, MS SQL Server in Windows NT environment.

January 1996 – October 2000

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER CONSULTANT

HSOFT, INC

• For MCI, provided hands-on design and development of Customer Response Management with emphasis on developing and coding spooling systems to ensure data storage abilities during server interruptions. Utilizing C++. Improved data recovery by 50%. Maintains Lotus Notes application for bug tracking. • For HSoft, Inc., developed Windows desktop application called WordScribe to provide a spell check for applications not having one. Used advanced Windows API, which allowed extremely small download. • For Federal Express client, developed Windows desktop software called PowerShip 3 that is utilized for automated customer shipping functions for both Windows. Developed first package tracking software for Windows featured in FedEx TV commercials. Utilizing Visual C++ and asynchronous comm. Protocols. • For IBM client, wrote user interface for OS/2 2.0 Print Facility using C 6.0. Member of software engineering group whose duties included testing of Presentation Manager API for OS/2 and Office Vision.

January 1990 – January 1996

DATABASE ANALYST

Bitstream, Inc.

Initial design and implementation of Bitstream's Marketing Database in Oracle running under UNIX; extracting data from many different operating system formats and database structures, primarily dBase format. Daily charges included maintenance of SBT Sales Order Entry and Prospecting databases for Bitstream's product line using FoxPro. Software Database Support for sales force including order entry, customer sales history; combining all information in database into an exhaustive sales tool. Wrote database utilities in Microsoft C 5.0.

January 1988 - January 1990

DATABASE DEVELOPMENT

AAAA (QuadA) Computers

In charge of the microcomputer department of a computer consulting service bureau. Majority of responsibility was sales and service of accounting software applications and development of specialized MS-DOS based applications using dBase, Clipper, and C; networking with Novell NetWare. Consultation with clients: software and hardware applications, SBT Accounting, marketing databases, financial accounting, invoicing and accounts receivable, manufacturing, daily production reports.

January 1984 - January 1988

Education

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
August 1982 - January 1985

Baton Rouge High School

Technology and Arts Magnet Program
August 1976 - May 1978

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

Current (Last 10 years)

ASP.NET Core ▪ MVC ▪ jQuery ▪ JavaScript ▪ AngularJS

C# ▪ ASP.NET ▪ .NET Core ▪ MVC ▪ Entity Framework 7 ▪ WPF (MVVM) ▪ REST API

.NET Core on Linux and Windows

(Last 18 years)

C# .NET ▪ ASP.NET ▪ WinForms ▪ Web Forms ▪ Web Services ▪ HTML, CSS ▪ JavaScript ▪ XML

(25 years)

Visual C++ (version 1.0 to current) ▪ Borland C++ ▪ WinForms ▪ SQL Server

Software Design and Architecture ▪ Object Oriented Design

COM ▪ Visual Basic ▪ ASP ▪ SQL ▪ VBScript ▪ Java Script ▪ HTML

(35 years)

Relational Databases, xBase (FoxPro, dBase), C and SQL Programming

Workflow
  • Agile Development & Scrum

Interests

Apart from being a software developer, I enjoy fishing and boating in the South and skiing in Colorado.