About TechSalt

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 330-603-9443

wade@TechSalt.com

Linkedin.com/in/wadeworthington

Director of Software Development/Database Administrator

20+ years’ experience developing software applications from base level to final product with extensive knowledge in lifecycle development of software design processes, requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept, design, interface implementation, testing and maintenance

CORE COMPETENCIES

▪ Performance Monitoring  ▪ Data Security, Backup & Recovery 

▪ Full Stack Software Engineer, DBA  

▪ Standby & Failover Administration 

▪ Troubleshooting  ▪ Software Roadmap Development

Platforms 

Windows Server 00-19. XP, Vista, Windows 7/10/11, Azure

Languages

C#, ASP, ASP.NET,   JAVASCRIPT, AJAX, jQuery, HTML, CSS, VB, SQL, XML

Tools

Visual Studio .NET   03-19. SQL Server Management Studio,   IIS, Quest: Spotlight & LiteSpeed

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Roto Rooter | 2023 – 2024

Director of IT

Maintain all aspects of IT infostructure. Maintain hardware, software and fleet of devices issued to over 500 

Techs and support over 18 locations. 

Xpress Data Inc. | 2019 - 2021

Senior.Net Engineer

Responsible for supporting existing software applications and database performance to ensure all of XDI’s resources and attentions are focused exclusively on document services for credit unions 

· Lead a team of 5 from India for website, API and database development

· Troubleshoot database issues, design table structures, stored procedure altering and creation

· Utilize and maintain Quest software LiteSpeed and Spotlight

· Hands on server farm maintenance for all servers housed on site in two co-host locations

· Partner with US credit unions to ensure successful on-boarding and oversee troubleshooting

· COVID19 remote user initiative. Workstation setup along with phone software/hardware

· Credit Union website portals implementation and support

DECISION LOGIC | 2016 - 2019

IT Director-Specializing in Full Stack Senior Software Engineer

Responsible for all aspects of IT infrastructure, network, storage, database and platforms for advanced bank verification system enabling lenders to instantly verify a potential borrower’s banking information online and in real-time

· Lead team and delivered projects such as integration of numerous data providers APIs (Yodlee, PLAID, Flinks) to gather client data

· Create a ‘Blend’ product to provide data providers with AI based on region and/or bank

· Maintain software updates for .Net framework, patch memory leaks, and streamline inefficient code on a mixture of legacy and new applications for continuous improvement

· Migrate web farm and replicate databases from hosted facility at KIO networks to the Microsoft Azure cloud

· Utilize best practices with minimal downtime and during low peak traffic hours

· Facilitate a 400+ GB Database with redundancy, backups, and design proper performance monitoring

· Develop indexes for growth, provide troubleshooting efforts and resolutions for queries involving root causes for degradation

· Configure Barracuda Load Balancers for high availability and enable server maintenance with zero downtime

BLUE SKY NETWORK | 2011 - 2016

Vice President of Software Engineering

Lead architect in design development/maintenance of device tracking over Iridium Satellite/GSM networks on cloud-based platforms for top satellite tracking firm offering worldwide monitoring of assets via land, marine, and air

· Mentor and manage team of software engineers/system administrators to deliver a high availability 24/7 tracking system

· Create and implement robust redundant server farm at a hosted NOC including monitoring systems, replication, and backup policies

· Maintain production servers at host facility

· Continuous improvement of IT department work flow and coding standards

· SQL 2012 DBA, data Management, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, archiving, performance tuning, backups, replication and service broker

· Reengineer existing code and database to perform in a production environment

· Partner with local San Diego mobile application firms to design and manage multiple mobile applications for asset tracking traversing over satellite networks

· Design and implement back-end web API for all mobile apps

· Increase efficiency by reducing paper overhead for clients with the creation of Dynamic forms

· Secure existing infrastructure by implementing and enforcing policies

· Initialize coding standards and production rules for a stabilized software engineering department including source control and offsite backups

· Innovator and architect of new SignalR push notification system for asset tracking

ECRM/THUMBPRINT LLC. | 2001 - 2011

Senior Software Engineer/Solutions Architect

Engage in a multi-verse role facilitating front end incoming orders and backend accounting for a ECRM, a global leader in streamlining business processes between manufacturers and retailers 

· Implement coding standards and source control in compliance with industry standards to develop and maintain cutting edge websites in C# .NET 3.5

· Support legacy applications in VB.NET to continue customer base

· Code web and desktop applications

· Create extensive Data structures in SQL Server 

· Manage primary, foreign key, and configuration of indexes with extensive SSID work retrieving manufacturer data to represent in retailer format

· Design website in ISS creating application and requested Virtual Directory

· Host header implemented to correlate with DNS host records and facilitate custom controls and apply to GAC on production web farm and developer computers

· Develop and maintain McKesson Pharmaceuticals online ordering system for yearly tradeshow

· Team leader of programmers and network administrators during the McKesson Pharmaceuticals tradeshow ensuring setup of web servers, database, program Kiosk application, and Barcode scanner programs, etc.

· Build custom accounting system for billing department streamlining processes specific to the company’s unique business model

· Specialize in online ordering systems generating over $40MM a year for retail sectors with clients including CVS, AHOLD, Stop & Shop

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer and information Systems, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 

Microsoft Certified Professional ID: 3003533