Ken Palmer |
Ken@KenPalmer.com
Nashville, TN
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Summary of Qualifications
Ken Palmer is a .NET/SQL web developer, fluent in C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, T-SQL, jQuery, JavaScript, AJAX, DHTML, HTML, and other web technologies. Ken has over 12 years of experience building dynamic, database-driven web applications.
Ken was hired at Universal Music Group in 2000 as a web developer to build ASP/SQL web applications. Ken served as lead developer on over 75 web applications. |
In January 2011 Ken began working at HCA on a “Regulatory Review” web application project that employed Entity Framework Version 1. His primary focus was on improving that application’s performance via AJAX and SQL optimization.
In November 2011 Ken resumed working for TEK Systems, and is presently on assignment at Southwestern Consulting as a Sr. Developer. |
Technical Expertise
6 months • jQuery
6 years • C#
6 years • AJAX
7 years • VB.NET
10 years • ASP.NET
8 years • XML, XSLT
7 years • Web Services
7 years • Team Foundation Server (TFS)
4 years • Blackberry mobile web applications
10 years • Visual Studio (2010, 2008, 2005, 2003)
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11 years • SQL (2008, 2005, 2000)
12 years • Visual SourceSafe (VSS)
12 years • Visual InterDev 6.0
12 years • Classic ASP 3.0
12 years • JavaScript
12 years • VB Script
12 years • DHTML
13 years • CSS
14 years • HTML
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Senior Software Developer
Southwestern Consulting (via TEK Systems) – Nashville, TN – November 2011 to Present
- Development work on websites using jQuery, CSS, MVC3, ASP.NET, and C#.
- Performed significant jQuery and CSS work for sites that utilized both MVC3 and Web Forms.
Consulting Programmer/Analyst
Parallon (HCA) – Cool Springs, TN – January 2011 to November 2011
- Enhance and maintain an ASP.NET 3.5 C# "Regulatory Review" web application that utilizes Entity Framework Version 1. Contracted through TEK Systems January 2011. Became permanent June 2011.
- Refactored numerous stored procedures to improve query performance and reduce the risk of SQL injection.
Service Information Developer III
HP Enterprise Services – Nashville, TN – 2010
- Trained new HP programmers to support over 40 Universal Music Group applications. Wrote detailed knowledge transition documents and lead technical knowledge transfer calls.
- Enhanced and maintained marketing applications and reports for Universal Music Group.
- Rebuilt a Classic ASP “SQL Status” monitoring site into an ASP.NET 4.0 C# web application.
Senior Web Developer
Universal Music Group (UMG) – Nashville, TN – 2000 to 2010
Accomplishments at Universal Music Group
- Designed and produced a photo review site for Shania Twain that was adopted by 3 record labels. This site expedited the photo approval process and saved UMG thousands in image processing and shipping.
- Built a music upload intranet for the IDJ record label. This site was praised by IDJ chairman L.A. Reid.
- Designed and programmed a time tracking site that over 200 IT employees used on a weekly basis.
- Lead developer for over 75 web applications.
Communication skills exercised at Universal Music Group
- Worked closely with project managers and directors to build mission critical enterprise applications.
- Fostered strong professional relationships by listening, collaborating, and communicating effectively.
- Absorbed functional documentation, visualized solutions, and identified inconsistencies that required resolution prior to programming applications. Shared findings with project managers and clients.
- Demonstrated customer focus and understanding of business priorities.
- Collaborated with database administrators to design databases for key projects.
- Communicated directly with clients regarding time-sensitive issues and reports.
- Assisted with technical interviews of IT candidates.
Technical expertise applied at Universal Music Group
- Converted Classic ASP and legacy VBScript programs to both C# and VB.NET applications.
- Coded numerous web services, AJAX enabled controls, and DHTML intensive web pages.
- Built scalable web applications using object-oriented methodologies.
- Wrote web services and web pages for wireless mobile reports.
- Oversaw application and development standards utilized by the programming staff.
- Audited developer code for SQL-injection prevention and standards compliance.
- Created themes, visuals, and styles for multiple web applications. Wrote design presentation.
- Maintained, enhanced, and supported a variety of mission-critical applications and reports.
- Optimized performance of reports and web interfaces via SQL and ASP code changes.
- Demonstrated ambition, creativity, flexibility, and ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Expanded professional knowledge through conferences, technical training, and self-study.
Technical Analyst
Inacom – Alpharetta, GA – 1998 to 2000
- Wrote HTML call routing site for Intranet used by helpdesk staff.
- Provided helpdesk software and hardware support.
- Received 2 customer service awards from Vice President.
- Trained new employees.
Education
- Lipscomb University – Nashville, TN – Graduated 1988 with Bachelor of Science
- Apple Valley High School – Apple Valley, MN – Graduated 1984
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