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Solution Architect & Senior Software Developer – Miele.ca As a Solution Architect and Senior Software Developer for Miele.ca, I played a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining a robust, scalable, and high-performance platform that serves as the digital gateway for Miele Canada. My responsibilities covered architecture planning, backend and frontend development, system integration, DevOps, and automation, ensuring seamless user experience and operational efficiency.   Solution Architecture Responsibilities Infrastructure & System Optimization

• Architected and maintained a scalable web infrastructure leveraging Microsoft IIS, ensuring high availability and optimized performance.
• Developed RESTful API services using .NET Core, enabling smooth data exchange between backend services and frontend applications.
• Managed database architecture with Microsoft SQL & MySQL, optimizing queries for efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Implemented Windows Services for automation and background processing, enhancing system efficiency.
• Designed and secured user authentication and authorization protocols, following best security practices.

SAP Inventory Integration

• Miele Germany utilizes SAP for inventory management, periodically uploading XML files to our FTP server.
• I developed a Windows Service that automatically downloads, processes, and migrates SAP inventory data into our database.
• Ensured data consistency and integrity, validating XML structures and handling potential errors during migration.
• Automated data updates twice a week, improving operational accuracy and efficiency.

DevOps & Continuous Integration

• Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployment and reducing rollout time for new features.
• Integrated automated testing and monitoring, ensuring a stable development environment.
• Optimized server performance, improving load balancing and response times.

  Software Development Responsibilities Backend Development

• Built and maintained ASP.NET MVC applications, supporting Miele Canada’s business workflows and customer interactions.
• Developed REST services for product catalog synchronization, warranty registration, and customer support integration.
• Enhanced data processing capabilities, ensuring seamless transaction processing.

Frontend Development & UI/UX Enhancements

• Designed interactive and dynamic user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, and jQuery for a modern web experience.
• Created responsive designs with Sass, ensuring consistency across desktop and mobile devices.
• Developed custom WordPress plugins and themes, embedding Miele’s brand identity and enhancing website functionality.

E-Commerce & Customer Services

• Implemented online payment processing solutions, enabling seamless transactions for extended warranties and repair services.
• Developed custom search functionalities, optimizing product discoverability and user navigation.
• Integrated dynamic promotional pages, ensuring customers receive up-to-date offers and discounts.

  Impact & Achievements

• Developed a secure, scalable, high-performance architecture that enhances Miele Canada's digital presence.
• Automated SAP inventory data migration, improving efficiency and reducing manual workload.
• Optimized deployment processes using CI/CD and DevOps best practices, ensuring rapid delivery of new features.
• Enhanced customer engagement with a modernized UI/UX experience, improving accessibility and ease of use.

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As a Solution Architect, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing key infrastructure and application components to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the Woodbine.com platform. 1. Infrastructure Design & Setup

• Architected a hybrid WordPress-based platform for seamless content management and dynamic functionality.
• Led the deployment of CentOS-based web and database servers, ensuring a robust, high-performance environment.
• Configured GlusterFS to enable a scalable network filesystem, ensuring reliable data distribution across web servers.

2. Web & Database Optimization

• Installed and configured Nginx as the web server to handle high traffic loads efficiently.
• Set up SSL certificates to ensure secure user interactions and data transmission.
• Deployed MySQL on CentOS, optimizing database queries and indexing for high-speed data access.

3. Containerization & Service Management

• Integrated Docker on web servers, streamlining development and deployment processes.
• Designed and implemented a .NET-based Service Proxy, enhancing interoperability with existing WCF services.

4. API & Plugin Development

• Designed and built REST services to consume necessary backend services and expose functionalities efficiently.
• Developed a custom WordPress plugin to retrieve and consume data from various endpoints, ensuring real-time updates and integration.

5. Payment & Performance Enhancements

• Implemented dynamic payment forms, improving user experience and payment processing flexibility.
• Designed the architecture to support both application development and infrastructure management, ensuring a scalable and secure solution.

Impact & Achievements

• Created a scalable infrastructure capable of handling high traffic loads while maintaining optimal performance.
• Enhanced security and data integrity with SSL, Redis caching, and optimized database interactions.
• Improved development efficiency with containerized environments and service-oriented architecture.

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Solution Architect & Software Developer
As both a Solution Architect and Software Developer for the Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP), I was responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the platform to support Ontario’s Thoroughbred racing industry. My role required a strategic balance between infrastructure planning, backend services, and hands-on coding, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
Solution Architecture Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Server Management

• Architected a scalable, high-performance system using Docker containers on Linux, ensuring efficient application management.
• Configured Nginx as a reverse proxy, optimizing load balancing and security.
• Managed MySQL database architecture, ensuring structured and efficient data storage for race records, breeder registrations, and payout calculations.
• Implemented GlusterFS for distributed storage, ensuring redundancy and scalability across web servers.
• Integrated Redis caching to improve application responsiveness and optimize database queries and REST Service calls.

Security, Performance, & Scalability

• Ensured SSL certificate integration for secure transactions and user data protection.
• Designed API-based integrations with external data sources using RESTful services, improving interoperability.
• Optimized server performance through WordPress query tuning, caching mechanisms, and database indexing.

Software Development Responsibilities
Backend Development

• Developed RESTful APIs to seamlessly connect TIP’s core services with third-party applications and services.
• Designed and implemented a Service Proxy using .NET, enabling efficient interaction with the main WCF Services.
• Developed PHP-based components to support dynamic content delivery and system integrations.
• Used REST services to consume data from TIP endpoints, ensuring efficient data retrieval for race schedules, breeder information, and incentive distribution.

WordPress Customization & Plugin Development

• Engineered WordPress plugins to retrieve and consume data from endpoints, providing real-time updates on breeder incentives, race schedules, and eligibility verification.
• Built custom WordPress themes using Twig and Sass, ensuring a responsive and modern design.
• Enhanced content accessibility by developing dynamic search functionalities and user-friendly filtering systems.

Payment System & Application Support

• Developed dynamic payment forms, improving user experience and payment processing workflows.
• Provided technical support for both application development and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring operational continuity.

  Impact & Achievements

• Built a scalable, secure, and high-performance architecture capable of handling Ontario’s Thoroughbred racing operations efficiently.
• Delivered custom WordPress solutions to streamline data access, enhance user experience, and improve overall platform reliability.
• Improved backend services through optimized API response times, caching mechanisms, and database performance enhancements.

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Solution Architect & Senior Software Developer – Ontario Sire Stakes (OSS) Platform As the Solution Architect and Senior Software Developer for Ontario Sire Stakes (OSS), I was responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing a high-performance, scalable platform that supports Ontario’s Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing industry. My role spanned architecture planning, backend services, dynamic form management, and frontend development, ensuring seamless data processing and user experience.   Solution Architecture Responsibilities Infrastructure & Server Management

• Architected a robust, scalable server infrastructure, utilizing Docker containers on Linux for streamlined deployment and maintenance.
• Configured Nginx as a reverse proxy for load balancing, optimizing traffic distribution and securing connections.
• Managed MySQL database architecture, ensuring efficient handling of registrations, payments, and race data.
• Implemented Redis caching to improve database performance and API response times, enhancing platform speed.
• Designed a microservices-based architecture with .NET & PHP, ensuring modular and extensible system components.

Security, Performance, & Scalability

• Integrated SSL certificates for secure transactions and data protection.
• Designed API-based integrations to connect OSS services with third-party applications using RESTful APIs.
• Optimized query performance in MySQL, reducing database load and improving response times across services.

  Software Development Responsibilities Backend Development

• Developed and maintained REST services using .NET & PHP to efficiently consume and process data across the platform.
• Built dynamic online forms, including:
  • Stallion Registration Payment
  • Yearling Payment Form
• Integrated Vue.js & Kendo UI for responsive and interactive user interfaces, ensuring a smooth experience across devices.

WordPress Customization & Plugin Development

• Engineered custom WordPress plugins to facilitate automated data retrieval from OSS endpoints.
• Designed and implemented WordPress themes using Twig & Sass, enhancing the platform’s visual identity and usability.
• Created searchable dynamic forms that improve accessibility and usability for breeders, trainers, and racing professionals.

Payment System & Application Support

• Developed dynamic payment processing forms, ensuring compliance with OSS financial transactions and regulatory requirements.
• Provided technical support for both application development and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring seamless operations.

  Impact & Achievements

• Designed a high-performance, scalable platform that supports the Ontario Sire Stakes program, streamlining breeder registrations and payments.
• Optimized backend services, improving API efficiency, database performance, and overall system reliability.
• Developed custom WordPress solutions to enhance data retrieval, payment processing, and dynamic form functionality.

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Solution Architect & Software Developer

As a Solution Architect and Software Developer for ParknFly.ca, I played a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing the platform to ensure a seamless, high-performance user experience. My focus was on frontend and backend development, process automation, and WordPress integration, utilizing modern technologies while working within a server-hosted Ubuntu environment—without direct access to the infrastructure.  

Solution Architecture Responsibilities

Application & Development Workflow

• Designed and implemented scalable solutions using .NET, optimizing performance and system reliability.
• Managed Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate development and deployment workflows.
• Worked within an Ubuntu-hosted server environment, ensuring compatibility and efficient deployment despite lacking direct access to server configurations.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Leveraged JIRA for agile task management, sprint planning, and issue tracking, ensuring efficient development cycles.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure that business requirements were translated into scalable technical solutions.

  Software Development Responsibilities Frontend & Backend Development

• Developed and integrated Vue.js-based components, enhancing user interface interactivity and responsiveness.
• Created and optimized custom WordPress plugins, improving platform functionality and data integration.
• Designed and implemented WordPress themes using modern development techniques, ensuring a smooth and visually appealing user experience.

Automation & System Integration

• Built backend services in .NET, enabling seamless data processing and system interactions.
• Developed API-driven solutions to interact with third-party services, despite limited direct server access.
• Utilized CI/CD pipelines for efficient code deployment and version management, ensuring rapid feature releases.

  Impact & Achievements

• Developed a high-performance, user-friendly website integrating custom WordPress solutions and Vue.js enhancements.
• Improved deployment efficiency through CI/CD automation, reducing development bottlenecks.
• Maintained seamless collaboration via JIRA, ensuring an agile workflow that met business and technical goals.

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Solution Architect & Software Developer – RiskChek Project

In the RiskChek project, I played a pivotal role in designing and developing a scalable, high-performance system that efficiently manages over 120 database tables using ASP.NET, Microsoft Entity Framework, and Microsoft SQL Server. My primary contribution was building an automated application that generates DbContext models, enabling dynamic CRUD operations with enhanced features like pagination and ordering.   Key Responsibilities & Achievements 1. Automated DbContext Generation

• Developed a system that automatically generates Entity Framework DbContext classes for every table in the database.
• Simplified access to database entities by providing structured methods to:
  • Retrieve records by ID
  • Fetch paginated & ordered lists
  • Perform create, update, and delete operations

2. Backend Development with ASP.NET & Entity Framework

• Architected a robust ASP.NET MVC application, ensuring a clean separation of concerns.
• Optimized database interactions using Microsoft Entity Framework, enabling efficient data retrieval and updates.
• Integrated Microsoft Enterprise Library for improved error handling and logging.

3. Frontend Development & UI Enhancements

• Designed a responsive user interface using Bootstrap for intuitive navigation and seamless user experience.
• Enhanced UI interactions with jQuery and Knockout.js, ensuring real-time data updates.
• Leveraged Telerik controls for advanced grid views, filtering, and report generation.

4. Data Management & Performance Optimization

• Implemented efficient pagination and ordering mechanisms to handle large datasets dynamically.
• Optimized SQL queries and indexed key columns to improve database performance.
• Developed a robust data validation system to prevent inconsistencies across the 120+ tables.

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Software Developer – HPI Bet Project

As a Software Developer, I played a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining a hybrid application that integrated Windows Services, Web Services, and multi-server environments. My expertise spanned both backend and frontend development, utilizing a diverse tech stack to enhance performance, scalability, and user experience.   Key Responsibilities & Achievements 1. Backend Architecture & Web Services Development

• Developed and maintained high-performance backend services using ASP.NET, .NET, and WCF for seamless communication across different environments.
• Implemented SignalR for real-time updates, ensuring efficient data transmission between clients and servers.
• Enhanced system reliability by optimizing Windows Services, handling background tasks and automated processes across multiple environments.
• Leveraged Microsoft Enterprise Library for error handling, logging, and data access optimizations, improving system stability.

2. Frontend Development & User Experience Enhancements

• Designed and improved dynamic user interfaces using Angular, Bootstrap, jQuery, Knockout.js, and Telerik, enhancing responsiveness and usability.
• Built interactive web applications that provided seamless experiences for betting functionalities and live data updates.
• Integrated modern UI components to handle large datasets efficiently, enabling smooth navigation and intuitive interactions.

3. Multi-Environment & Server Management

• Managed multi-server deployment, ensuring high availability and efficient resource allocation.
• Optimized Microsoft IIS configurations, improving performance and handling high traffic volumes.
• Ensured seamless interoperability between web services and distributed systems, enhancing communication between different technologies.

4. Hybrid Application Strategy & Scalability

• Developed a flexible, scalable architecture to accommodate new features and system expansions.
• Maintained a hybrid approach, balancing performance across Windows Services, Web Services, and real-time client-server interactions.
• Contributed to cross-functional integrations, working with diverse technologies to ensure seamless execution.

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Solution Architect & Software Developer – Caplans.ca As a Solution Architect and Software Developer for Caplans.ca, I played a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining a robust e-commerce platform that seamlessly integrates business operations with modern digital solutions. My contributions encompassed backend architecture, API integrations, automated data processing, and WooCommerce customization, ensuring an optimized shopping experience.   Solution Architecture Responsibilities Infrastructure & System Optimization

• Designed and maintained a scalable architecture leveraging Microsoft IIS for high availability and performance.
• Developed RESTful APIs using .NET Core, enabling smooth communication between backend services and e-commerce functionalities.
• Managed database architecture with MySQL, ensuring efficient data retrieval and storage for product catalogs and customer orders.
• Implemented Windows Services for background task processing, enhancing system automation and efficiency.
• Ensured secure authentication protocols and optimized performance for a seamless user experience.

RabbitMQ for Asynchronous Processing

• Integrated RabbitMQ for real-time, event-driven messaging between services, improving responsiveness and system scalability.
• Managed order updates, inventory synchronization, and customer notifications through queued message processing.

  Software Development Responsibilities WooCommerce API Integration & Product Management

• Developed a Windows Service that automatically integrates data from the RWS system to WooCommerce API, ensuring up-to-date product listings and inventory tracking.
• Built custom WooCommerce plugins to streamline operations, including automated product syncing, order processing, and promotional updates.
• Developed dynamic pricing models and product customization features using WordPress & WooCommerce.

Frontend Development & UI Enhancements

• Designed and implemented Bootstrap-based layouts, ensuring responsive and modern UI/UX design.
• Built custom WordPress themes that align with Caplan’s brand identity and enhance the shopping experience.
• Optimized website speed and accessibility for better engagement and conversion rates.

E-Commerce & Customer Experience Enhancements

• Developed custom search functionalities and dynamic filtering systems to improve product discoverability.
• Integrated secure payment gateways, ensuring smooth and safe transactions.
• Enhanced customer engagement with automated email workflows and order tracking features.

  Impact & Achievements

• Implemented a fully automated product integration system, reducing manual workload and improving inventory accuracy.
• Optimized Caplans.ca’s WooCommerce platform, ensuring seamless order processing and customer interactions.
• Improved site performance and reliability through efficient database queries and system automation.

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Solution Architect & Software Developer – Travel Insurance Office

At Travel Insurance Office, I played a crucial role in designing and developing scalable, high-performance solutions that streamlined insurance operations. My contributions spanned architecture, backend development, UI enhancements, and database management, utilizing a diverse stack of modern technologies.   Key Responsibilities & Achievements 1. System Architecture & Backend Development

• Designed and implemented a robust ASP.NET MVC architecture, ensuring modular and scalable system growth.
• Developed C#-powered backend services to efficiently process insurance claims, policy management, and customer interactions.
• Integrated Microsoft Enterprise Library for logging, caching, and security enhancements.
• Optimized Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and reporting.

2. Frontend Development & UI/UX Enhancements

• Built responsive web interfaces using Bootstrap, jQuery, and Knockout.js, improving user accessibility.
• Developed dynamic policy comparison tools and interactive dashboards for customers and agents.
• Leveraged AJAX-based solutions for seamless data updates, reducing page reloads and enhancing user experience.

3. Performance & Security Optimization

• Ensured secure data transactions by implementing industry-standard encryption and authentication mechanisms.
• Designed scalable solutions that support high-volume user requests without compromising performance.
• Applied error-handling strategies using Microsoft Enterprise Library, enhancing reliability.

4. Database Management & Automation

• Managed large-scale insurance data with SQL Server, improving query execution time and indexing strategies.
• Automated policy renewal, claim tracking, and customer notifications, reducing manual workload.
• Implemented data migration strategies for seamless upgrades and system transitions.