John R. Garcia, Jr.

Seeking a challenging Senior Software Programmer/Developer position in an organization that can use my knowledge and skill set effectively.

- Used ASP.NET (C# and VB.NET), ASP.NET MVC and ASP to create web applications for Internet and Intranet usage
- Used Subversion (SVN) extensively for source control management
- Used Agile practices and principles to complete tasks more effectively and more efficiently
- Used SCRUM to manage the life cycle of projects and tasks
- Worked with NAnt to create build scripts to automate builds
- Set up Continuous Integration for use in our projects
- Created AJAX-based reporting application for healthcare company
- Refactored, upgraded and maintained code from legacy applications
- Worked with jQuery, Prototype, and Scriptaculous to create rich user interfaces for applications
- Managed DNS, DHCP, Active Directory and firewalls throughout company

- Gathered software requirements directly from mid and upper level management
- Worked through iterations of systems with end users to get feedback and improve upon product
- Helped with integration of an enterprise-level EDI application
- Created a web application to monitor and manage EDI process
- Designed and implemented ASP.NET/AJAX and CSS standards for EDI web monitoring and management application
- Developed SOA web services for in-house data retrieval
- Developed front-end web clients that used AJAX/XHR to work with web services
- Worked on team to develop a WinForms-based questionnaire system
- Worked on team to develop complex stored procedures in SQL 2005
- Gained experience with XPath, XQuery and SQL 2005's XML DML
- Developed custom icons for use in applications

- Served as desktop support for over 400 employees at main office
- Helped with the planning and installation of a new branch office
- Served as only IT contact for a branch office with 70 employees
- Created and implemented new desktop deployment strategy to create a more efficient way of setting up new users
- Maintained workstation images for easy deployment for a branch office
- Trained other technicians on desktop deployment strategy including common scenarios and best practices
- Managed desktops and VoIP phones for a branch office
- Managed Active Directory for a branch office

- Served as Network/Systems Administrator and Desktop Support for over 50 small to mid-sized businesses
- Served as Project Manager on planning and implementation of numerous projects
- Supervised and trained entry-level technicians
- Worked in vendor-agnostic, HP/Compaq, and Dell environments
- Installed, configured, and managed Microsoft Windows Server products and technologies
- Installed, configured, and managed Microsoft Windows client operating systems
- Installed, configured, and managed Dell, Cisco, SonicWALL, and HP network equipment
- Worked directly with clients to plan projects including office moves, network/server upgrades, and new network/server installs
- Moved a client's datacenter to another building with very little downtime
- Worked closely with 3rd-party vendors to create and implement solutions for clients

Perfect Attendance - ITT Technical Institute
Highest Honors - ITT Technical Institute

Agile Boot Camp - Headspring Systems
ASP.NET AJAX - Interface Technical Training
Dell/EMC�² SAN Management - Dell

Association of Information Technology Professionals - President/Program Chair - 2003
DFW-SBS User Group - Active Member - 2006-2008
DFW-Cisco User Group - Member - 2007-2008
Fort Worth .NET User Group - Member - 2007-Present
Dallas .NET User Group - Member - 2007-Present

Available upon request