Experience
Integration Experience and Past Assignments
Pluralsight (Author) 03/2013 – Current
Azure Integration and Messaging Author
Designed, created, and delivered eight courses covering Azure Logic Apps, Azure Messaging, and BizTalk Server.
Kendall Technologies, Inc. (President) 04/2005 – Current
Azure Solution Architect & Developer
Cloud Architect, developer, and owner of a single-person consulting company focusing solely on Microsoft Integration Technologies covering both on-prem and cloud-based solutions.
Note: Short projects are omitted
Project: Stanley Black & Decker – New Britain, CT 09/2021 – 02/2023
Role: Azure Integration Architect (through 3rd Party)
- Supported projects developing new integrations as part of thousands of Logic Apps and supporting Azure artifacts running in Integration Service Environments (ISE)
- Lead Architect responsible for six Azure Integration projects run by a 3rd party to ensure on-time delivery according to development standards
- Worked extensively with off-shore team members based in India and other parts of the world
- Developed solutions for BizTalk migration to Azure
Project: Clark County District Attorney – Las Vegas, NV 01/2019 – 08/2021
Role: Integration Architect, BizTalk Developer (through 3rd Party)
- Designed and built an integration solution to JustWare (Legal Case Management System)
- Completed eight separate integration end-points
- Setup BizTalk360 to ensure complete system and business process monitoring
- Completed an upgrade from BizTalk 2016 to BizTalk 2020
- Worked with and mentored team members on BizTalk and integration basics
Project: QuickLearn Training – Seattle, WA 03/2018 – 07/2018
Role: Trainer (Direct to Client)
- Contract trainer for BizTalk and Azure courses
- Presented worldwide in person and remote courses
- Mentored and assisted students even after the courses were complete
Project: University Federal Credit Union– Austin, TX 05/2017 – 01/2018
Role: Integration Architect, BizTalk Developer (Direct to Client)
- Completed architecture review of new BizTalk 2016 Environment
- Reviewed existing 2010 solution and planned migration strategy
- Designed and built a new solution for in-order contact updates across multiple systems
- Presented demo of Azure Logic Apps to 10+ resources
- Planned clients next steps for getting started with Microsoft Azure
Project: Stratosphere Quality – Indianapolis, IN 11/2016 – 04/2017
Role: Azure Architect, EDI Developer, Logic Apps Developer (Direct to Client)
- Reviewed EDI files needed for integration with an Auto Company
- Architected an Azure-based solution using Logic Apps and Integration Accounts
- Created numerous EDI and Flat File transactions for vendor payment
- Built a PowerShell-based deployment process for the Azure Logic App solution
- Set up monitoring of deployed Logic Apps to ensure smooth operation in Production
Project: Allscripts – Raleigh, NC 05/2014 – 10/2016
Role: Overall Solution Architect, Developer (through 3rd party)
- Review existing BizTalk 2009 solution using HL7
- Architected a replacement for an existing HL7-based BizTalk solution using Toolkit toolkit
- Designed and build numerous ESB Itineraries and custom components Built a BizTalk Deployment Framework-based build and deployment processes
- Designed an Azure-based solution using
- Web APIs, SQL Azure, and Service Bus
- Assisted in production support issues
- Led a team of 5 developers
Older Projects
Project: Home Instead – Omaha, NE 10/2013 – 02/2014
Role: Developer (through 3rd Party)
- Built and delivered 5 interfaces using the ESB Toolkit
- Designed a solution using Azure Service Bus Queues to persist data
- Mentored team members on the BizTalk ESB Toolkit and Azure
Project: State of Louisiana – Chicago, IL 08/2013 – 10/2013
Role: Solution Architect, Developer (Direct to Client)
- Sole BizTalk resources responsible for the design and build of the solution
- Designed a solution for integration with national health services based on the Affordable Care Act
- Build a custom WCF Behavior for integration with a Java-based service
- Guided the installation of BizTalk 360 for production monitoring
- Trained resources for ongoing support and operations
Project: PVH – Bridgewater, NJ 03/2013 – 07/2013
Role: Solution Architect, Mentor (through 3rd Party)
- Provided Architectural guidance on existing BizTalk solution
- Assisted in designing and building new processes using the Oracle Adapter
- Build a new build and deployment process using SSO to meet complex client requirements
- Mentored and trained 7 other team members
Project: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana – Baton Rouge, LA 04/2011 – 11/2012
Role: Overall Solution Architect, Developer (through 3rd Party)
- Architect for a HIPAA 4010 to 5010 conversion for 835 and 837 transitions
- Responsible for BizTalk, Reports, SSIS, and ASP front end solutions
- Set up continuous integration and automated builds for the BizTalk solution inside TFS
- Designed and built the 835 BizTalk process to send payment notifications
- Architected the 837 claims process using BizTalk
- Led and mentored 22 other team members
Project: Proctor and Gamble – Chicago, IL 02/2010 – 03/2011
Role: BizTalk Architect, Developer, Team Lead (through Accenture/Avanade)
- Responsible for sending customer data from Commerce Server to 3rd party systems
- Architected and built a scalable, reusable BizTalk based batch messaging solution
- Led a team of 3 developers working long hours and weekends to meet a tight deadline
- Transitioned skills and knowledge to IDC resources both onshore and in-person in India
Project: Best Buy – Minneapolis, MN 05/2007 – 01/2010
Role: BizTalk Architect, Developer, Functional SME (through Accenture/Avanade)
- Lead integration resource on one of the largest Commerce Server 2007 implementations in the world
- Responsible for Order Submission to the backend, Email Communication, and all inbound Catalog and Inventory feeds
- Supported the BestBuy.com website team during the peak Thanksgiving holiday season
- Transitioned skills and knowledge to IDC resources both onshore and in-person in India
Project: Shell – Houston, TX 10/2006 – 05/2007
Role: BizTalk Architect and Team Lead (through Accenture/Avanade)
- Managed a team of six resources to deliver a new vendor portal to submit invoices to SAP
- Architected a solution going from web to SAP including complex schema validation with end-user notification
Project: Pacific Life Insurance – Newport Beach, CA 01/2006 – 09/2006
Role: BizTalk Architect and Developer (through Accenture/Avanade)
- Built a web-based .net solution using BizTalk Business Rules Engine to ensure filing compliance, saving the client thousands in fines
- Processed flat-file financial market data using BizTalk to control business logic, ensuring client quotes were using the latest pricing data
Project: NewGen Results – San Diego, CA 10/2005 – 12/2005
Role: BizTalk Architect (through Accenture/Avanade)
- Scaled BizTalk 2006 to process nearly 1,400 messages per second for one hour, proving the messaging required for the POC can be met using BizTalk
Project: Akamai – Cambridge, MA 04/2005 – 09/2005
Role: BizTalk Architect and Developer (through Accenture/Avanade)
- Integrated bidirectional data flow between an onsite Siebel system and Siebel On-Demand, allowing for near real-time data synchronization between distributed systems
Hartford Insurance Group – Hartford, CT (Contractor) 06/2004 – 04/2005
Integration Architect / BizTalk Developer
Senior Developer and Integration Architect working on a multi-million dollar, 150+ interface integration project with over 10 additional BizTalk Developers. Integrated client systems with Accenture’s SOURCE Claims Management System.
Auxis, Inc. – Miami, FL (Contractor) 04/2004 – 06/2005
Integration Architect
Sole developer responsible for the Architecture, Design, and Build of a BizTalk 2004 integration solution providing near real-time data synchronization between Motek’s Priya Warehouse Management System and Microsoft Business Solution’s (MBS) Great Plains 8.
Avanade, Inc. – Irving, TX 06/2003 – 04/2004
Senior Solution Developer
Designed and built a new communication system for use in a large C# windows application using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004. Designed and developed complex C# web services and Service Agents for use in the windows application.
Accenture – Irving, TX 08/2000 – 10/2002
Technical Architecture Consultant
Acquired new skills quickly to become the go-to developer on several projects. Operated as the lead technical resource on 3 projects. Designed and developed effective technical solutions to client specifications.
Lighting Collectibles – Texarkana, TX 05/1991 – 08/2000
Owner and Developer
Started new retail business in 1991. Deployed the business to the web in 1996. Designed and developed all HTML content and integrated state-of-the-art shopping cart system with real-time credit card processing.
