Hello! I am Mark Smothers, a senior technologists with 20 years experience. You should hire me.
I'm good at front-end development, (vue.js), back-end (javascript api and c#) and database work. (SQL Server). Worked in devops using Jenkins pipelines and Splunk. Can install a git server then write jquery all before lunch.
I love technology and change with the new. I'm currently working on AWS certification and have taken courses towards an M.S. in machine learning.
Nov 2022 - Feb 2024
Helped create vue.js/node website used for financial surveys
Helped create email templates in ejs
Maintained .NET based auto-generated financial reports
Responsible for Veracode generation/mitigation of key applications
Maintained .NET websites used for financial analysis by Schwab brokers
Upgraded key applications to latest .net versions
Led initiated to achieve 85% code coverage using jest
Led initiative to use testcafe. Created templates and trained QA staff
Feb 2019 – Nov 2022
Created multiple financial API services with multiple endpoints using .NET Core to populate SEC-regulated websites
Consumed and created JSON-based Web APIs
Used Test Driven development to achieve 80% + code coverage
Created and updated shared dll’s and deployed to companywide Nuget repository
Worked with Bamboo continuous integration system to publish .NET Core across Development/QA/UAT Production PCF containers
Feb 2019 – Nov 2022
• Created MVC applications used by PMO office using Visual Studio 2017 / C# / Jquery / PostGres, Razor
• Created service layer to Atlasian using Rest calls and open source nuget packages.
• Worked closely with non-technical staff to mock up and create applications with little to no detail.
• Retrofitted legacy applications with best-practice repository, logging,exception handling and MVVM jquey
• Relied heavily on jquery/jquery UI and bootstrap for presentation layer
• Mentored staff on best practices for data-access
Oct 2014 – Sept 2018
Developed Jenkins Integration jobs using Python and Jenkins UI.
Created SMS/Keyfob based REST MultiFactor Authentication Service used by Remote workers to access Customer Service Portal.
Led technical effort to replace Classic ASP websites to CMS based system.
Maintained legacy Classic ASP code.
Created C# Services.
Worked heavily with SQL Server.
Led several complex deployments across multiple AWS and Racko servers.
Created Rest services using WEB API that served JSON
Modified several legacy applications to access different webservices that read and served JSON to Payment Gateways, Maropost Email Services and Multi-Factor Authentication
Member of two different SCRUM teams taking part in all standard ceremonies.
Worked 100% remote under little to no supervision creating Web and console applications using solid development principles.
Created MVC application using Visual Studio 2017’s implementation of .NET Core
Used ORM techniques through Entity Framework.
Northern Arizona University
From the catalog: The MBA experience in the FCB prepares graduates for professional and managerial careers in business organizations. It also provides a foundation for continuing professional and further graduate education. Each MBA will be competent in the general areas of strategic integrative thinking, ethics and social responsibility, global and business environment awareness, professional self-management skills, and communication.
Northern Arizona University
From the catalog: Gain the core competencies to succeed in accounting. You'll learn analytical techniques to identify a business problem, generate alternatives, and develop solutions. And you'll understand how to apply ethical and professional codes of conduct when you find issues that present ethical challenges. We believe that your learning is a life-long continuum that transfers from the classroom to your career. You'll exit the program prepared for your first position in accounting with skills to continually advance your career.
Location
Denver Metro Area
Phone
303.683.0888
mark.smothers@mark.smothers