Conway Investment Research

In this position, I oversaw software engineering, Azure infrastructure, contractor and vendor coordination, information security and best practice development, and production support. It was my job to marshall 200+ software releases, implementing version control and development pipelines, with a focus on mitigating technical debt. I also performed SQL reporting and data manipulation, real-time client support, production bug fixes, and DocuSign mapping to support ad-hoc operations tasks.

- I onboarded white-label clients with custom single sign-on (SSO), utilizing Auth0 and data architecture to coordinate data within a single database and reduce onboarding costs. 
- Coordinating with external contractors saved $30k+ in Microsoft Azure and 3RD-party cost pain points; we developed cost reduction strategies and removed unused resources. 
- I bound our share class subscriptions and portal for proprietary financial research by engineering data and web solutions for primary revenue sources. 
- It was within my purview to recruit, hire, train, and cultivate a team of 3+ in-house technical staff. I oversaw all-levels technical training and mentorship on best practices, data excellence, remote transparency, and professional development. 
 - I directed quality-first development, implementing code review and manual integration testing, strategizing test-driven development transition, and automating unit testing. 
 - Upgrading the web portal’s framework from .NET4 to .NET6, as well as from JavaScript to TypeScript, improved web security and compatibility with upcoming development frameworks. 
- I designed complex financial modeling software, able to analyze past fund performance and forecast investment risk/return ratios. 
- Additionally, I configured the Zoho ticketing system to organize internal and client requests, improving bug tracking and feature requests.

Lead Full Stack Developer

Cass Information Systems

I designed software updates and modifications utilizing unit tests, gathering client requirements and providing ongoing support and transparency in communication to ensure smooth development operations. 

- It was essential to optimize slow-running pages and SQL queries with the addition of indexes, simplifying complex logic and performance tuning. 
- I also managed financial transactions and reporting as needed, ensuring compliance with all sensitive information best practices and regulations.

Senior Full Stack Developer

Hunter Engineering Company

I supported key business processes and software suites, including online enrollments, executive dashboards, sales and service representative tools, and quality assurance (QA) analytics. One key aspect of this position included contributions to daily Agile/SCRUM standup meetings and sprint planning strategies, such as planning poker.   

- I engineered and maintained business reporting systems, including auto-generated Excel, PDFs, and HTML (Google Charts/High Charts)-based reporting, solutions to provide business transparency. 
- One particular accomplishment within this position was migrating SharePoint to C#, .NET MVC/API (integrated with version control GIT/TFS). 
- I tuned SQL server performance with query analysis to add indexes or optimize query execution structure. 
- Additionally, I spearheaded the organization-wide transition from Waterfall to Agile/SCRUM development methodology. 
- I also trained and mentored new hires, assisting junior staff with technical problems and troubleshooting as needed.

State of Missouri

I maintained our enterprise software solutions to support the Department of Social Services, developing full-stack, web-based solutions with .NET, HTML, CSS, and SQL. Additionally, I managed and supported user production requests with JIRA, as well as legacy software solutions, including Classic ASP and Windows Forms. 
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Information Technologist I

Samco Transmission

-Broke down transmissions and assisted in the repair process.

-Performed maintenance, stocked shelves, and minor repairs

-Maintained/installed routers, and computer software

-Constructed website for business: samcotransmissions.biz

-Assisted with customer service complaints, concerns, and questions

-Troubleshooted software bugs and glitches due to software updates and installation of software

Web Developer & Mechanic

Payless ShoeSource

-Participated in Payless's SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

-Attended Vendor meeting's for Payless new POS (Point of Sale) Solution

-Participated in code review and critique process

-Effectively communicated across multiple IT teams, ranging from QA, DEV, BSA, and tech support

-Finished a change to a receipt report on POS systems to report marketing statistics using Visual Basic and XML

-Learned the process of high level requirements logic to use when gathering requirements

-Translated existing documentation and wrote documentation for development responsibilities

-Learned and used HP’s Application Lifecycle Management tool for QA responsibilities

-Installed Payless’s custom POS software on their POS machines from a base image and then applied packages to compensate for changes since the image

-Updated SharePoint IT Development website to improve efficiency and ease of navigation

-Exposed and learned the benefit of Omni Channel and its benefit to a retail organization

-Exposed to the complexities of software running internationally: legal, language, culture, etc...

-Enrolled in two personal development courses “Initiating Touch Conversations” and “How to Receive Criticism & Make it work for You”

-Wrote technical requirements based off of existing business requirements.

-Wrote test scripts from to proof that the software fulfilled its requirements fully and without defects

-Integrated existing database solution to make the software I developed multilingual

-Solicited requirements from three BSAs to help me to better define project requirements and assist in my test script writing and code development responsibilities

-Experience working in a matrixed team environment and communicating across multiple channels

-Used troubleshooting skills and concise communication to overcome technical errors and defects 

-Exposed to non-functional testing that focused on proofing/dis-proofing system performance

Information Technology Intern

Joe's Place Pizzeria & Bar

-Developed and designed a website for Joe's Place Pizzeria & Bar, using HTML, CSS, and photo editing

-Effectively gather requirement from the client and be able to deliver a product to specifications

-Worked independently to solve problems and troubleshoot without any outside help

-Flexible meeting hours to meet and communicate with the client

Web Developer

Central Technology Services

-Used Java, HTML, and CSS with the Struts framework to develop internal applications for Central Bank

-Used SQL on multiple projects to perform CRUD operations across multiple databases

-Used version control to version and backup my development

-Contributed to a team environment to maintain work quality and achieve corporate goals

-Met Development Deadlines

-Effectively communicated with coworkers through email, and face to face conversations

-Contributed effectively to meetings and was able to communicate effectively the status of my ongoing projects

-Adapted quickly to an existing corporate environment and was able to function effective within the first weeks of employment

-Worked on website development and implemented existing security solutions to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of my programs associated data

-Created two new web based solutions and updated an existing project

Java Developer Intern

Domenico's Itallian Restaurant

-Worked in a team environment to support waiters and their needs to provide the customer with the best possible dining experience available.

Busboy

School of the Osage Elementary

-Tutored 3rd Grade Students in their assignments

-Supervised students during classroom activities

-Performed support activities such as making copies, entering grades, & preparing lessons

3rd Grade A+ Tutor

✦ Summary ✦

As an accomplished Team Lead and Software Developer with extensive experience in all areas of the development life cycle, I’ve discovered that success in business, in particular technology-based organizations, requires a commitment to team development. I specialize in creating cohesive, empowered teams, dedicated to reaching new heights of technology; continually researching, studying, and implementing new tech and trends to help the business grow. 

✦ Areas of Expertise ✦

ChatGPT • Cloud Hosting • Research & Development • Team Building • Continuous Improvement • Coaching & Mentorship • Customer Support & Empowerment • Data Architecture & Management • Data Analytics • Innovative Solutions • Data Pipelines • Customer Success

✦ Key Achievements ✦

▸ Marshalled 200+ software releases, implementing version control and development pipelines, with a focus on mitigating technical debt.
▸ Gathered client requirements and provided ongoing support and transparency in communication to ensure smooth development operations.
▸ Contributed to daily Agile/SCRUM standup meetings and sprint planning strategies, such as planning poker.

Please feel free to contact me at stevenstout11@gmail.com.

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