Charles King
Resume
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SKILLS
Agile Processes
Beta Testing
Business Analysis
Business Process Reengineering
Client Facing Liaison
Data Architecture
Database Design
Emerging Technologies
Identity Management
Infrastructure Management
Object Oriented Programming
Product Owner
Project Management
Programing Analysis
Quality Control Testing
Requirements Gathering
SCRUM Master
Software Development
Solution Design
SQL Developer
Strategic Planning
System Integration
System Migration
Technical Analysis
UML Diagramming
UX Design
Workflow Management
Written Narrative
Solutions Architect providing consultation, analysis, project planning, requirements specification, software development and testing expertise.
Collaborates with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to evaluate business requirements, bridges the gap between stakeholders and technical teams, translate into technical specifications, and crafts solutions for scalable and secure enterprise applications and project success.
Proficient in Agile methodologies, excels in designing and implementing robust solutions, and performs thorough testing to ensure alignment with both technical requirements and business goals.
Concrete skills in solutioning and designing using UML at all C4 levels for design specification.
Technology experience including Azure, BPMN, Jira, LucidChart, Microsoft tools, SAAS, SCRUM, QA Testing, ServiceNow, SQL, Teams, Visio.
Analyzed, reverse-engineered, provided documentation on existing systems, leveraging technical proficiency and ability to design user-centric solutions for modernization.
EXPERIENCE
2023 – present
Dialogs - Solutions Architect / Quality Assurance
Consulting and planning support for Clubistry.com.
System modeling, use case analysis, QA testing.
2022 – 2023
Amentum - Solutions Architect / Quality Assurance / Software Developer
Consulted, analyzed, planned projects, specified requirements, expertly developed software, and QA testing.
Collaborated with team of architects on analysis and planning for transitioning classic .Net based enterprise systems to .Net6 and React deployed to Azure.
Thoroughly analyzed, reverse-engineered, modeled, and documented a highly custom .Net 4.8/SQL system.
Engaged team in transforming system to .Net6, integrated Azure AD authentication and deployed to Azure.
Worked with risk management SMEs and SCRUM team to design, model, write user stories, and engage developers to produce a beautiful risk management module.
Prioritized and refined plan using agile methods to focus on high value capabilities.
Refined plan through dynamic group consensus, tracked course corrections.
Provided QA testing, tracked bugs in Azure Dev Ops, and validated solutions before deployment.
Created design documents, and structure specification for online ordering system.
Conducted beta-testing, oversaw quality control, and resolved integration issues.
Continued expertise in Agile, Azure, C#, .Net6, DevOps, SAAS, SCRUM, SQL, SSMS, SSIS, UML, Visio, Visual Studio.
2013 – 2022
PAE - Solutions Architect / Quality Assurance / Software Developer
Teamed with stakeholders and cross-functional groups to assess business needs.
Transformed needs into technical specifications focused on object and data modeling for developing scalable and fortified enterprise applications.
Gathered requirements, design visions, and structural specifications for online ordering system to support USAID project. The proposal included multiple teams to build online ordering system integrated with Maximo supply line management and Costpoint accounting system deployed to Azure.
Conceived and quickly developed innovative Power App to Excel application deployed to SharePoint.
Engaged with team to develop green-field transit tracking web-app deployed to Azure. React to .NetCore and SQL backend. Logic Apps for notifications and data integrations with Shippo and Costpoint.
Analyzed, reverse-engineered, repaired, enhanced, and deployed changes to a scheduling system in under 30 days. This custom classic .Net on SQL web-app required quick repair and continued feature enhancement.
Developed comprehensive technology roadmaps, aligning business objectives with IT strategies.
Utilized expertise in Agile, Azure, C#, MS Office, .NetCore, DevOps, Power Apps, SAAS, SCRUM, Sharepoint, SQL, SQL Profiler, SSIS, SSMS, SSRS, UML, Visio, Visual Studio.
2006 – 2013
CSC - Solutions Architect / Quality Assurance / Software Developer
Demonstrated proficiency in system architecture, data structures, and object hierarchies with precision and finesse.
Designed data structure and developed a green-field enterprise scale program management system using C#, .Net, and SQL backend. Later transitioned to .Net MVC with Telerik UI controls.
Performed data query optimizations using SQL profiler and query statistics for index creation and tuning.
Successfully executed seamless implementations, minimizing disruptions to operations.
Honed skills in project planning, solution design, data modeling, and software development.
Developed in ASP, C#, MS Office, .Net, SQL, SQL Profiler, SSMS, SSRS, TFS, UML, Visio, Visual Studio.
EDUCATION
Capella University - Enterprise Architecture | MS IT
University of Texas at Arlington - Sociology | BA
Scrum.org - Professional Scrum Master I
INTRODUCTION
Dear Hiring Manager,
As a detail-oriented IT professional I have deep experience evaluating business processes, writing requirements, solution modeling, driving the software development life-cycle, process improvement, and quality control.
Skilled in a variety of technologies including Azure, C#, .NetCore, and SQL, I have a strong track record of leading projects from conception to successful implementation. My expertise in system design, combined with a keen focus on quality and user experience, makes me an asset to any technology-driven organization.
Business Analyst: I enjoy working with stakeholders and thinking like an end-user to clearly understand their as-is processes and enhancement needs.
Solutions Architect: I translate business needs into goals, user stories, and solution models that describe clear and actionable requirements.
Project Management: I am adept at driving the software development lifecycle, coordinating with product owners, prioritizing high value features, and working closely with developers following agile processes.
Technical Analyst: I am experienced in learning complex systems, mastering the technology, and transforming methodically. I have strong analytical and problem-solving skills regarding configurations, code, and data issues. I am like a bulldog when tracking down tricky or intermittent problems.
Quality Assurance: I enjoy testing and validation, anticipate potential malfunctions, design tests, and make clear descriptions of defects to ensure smooth rollouts with minimal disruption to production systems.
Let’s meet and discuss how my skills and experience can support your organization.
Sincerely,
Charles King
REFERENCES
This feedback was provided by co-workers and managers I have worked closely with.
Each has agreed to provide a reference. Contact information available on request.
Elizabeth Baldwin, Continuous Improvement Manager
You do everything well! I will hire you as soon as I have a chance. Chaz is incredibly good at documenting and planning complex processes and system architecture.
Daniel Robinson, System Architect
You enjoy and excel at documenting systems and processes, unlike most developers. You bring people together to work toward a common goal. You're conscious of how technical decisions impact the business.
You're undaunted by and able to quickly grasp complex systems and processes. You're able to see the big picture and yet stay attentive to details.
Faisal Ramzan Ali, UX Designer
Chaz is one the most Intellect person I work along with, His ability to think outside the box is a great plus. A team player whom you can count on with anything.
Bridget Vurgich, Project Manager
Chaz's experience in product design and planning is an asset for any project team. Very thorough, Chaz explores all possible scenarios and use cases objectively before giving an educated recommendation. He is a strong and supportive team player.
Manoj Kumar, SCRUM Master
Very detailed, expert in deep dives with excellent articulation skills. Turned around a confused scope to a detailed business requirements.
Mark Jovis, Department Manager, Software Developer
Chaz is a team player. He has excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities, and a very strong understanding of software architecture. He always analyzes the different ways to accomplish the same problem and accurately documents them with the pros and cons in order to pick the best path forward. This is crucial in creating good architecture.
Ruby Zhai, Database Administrator
It has been a great pleasure to work with you. You are very detail oriented. Your capability of doing the technical architecture design is very impressive.
Jeff Thorn, Project Manager
Creativity, enthusiasm and determination.
Ability and willingness to work directly with business owners and conducting analysis.
Ramnath Cidambi, Vice President IT
Chaz is dedicated to solution architecture and takes the practice to heart. He is excellent at documenting solutions and presenting them to the audience.