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Kenneth C. Kopczyk

ken.kopczyk@gmail.com|contact form

908-752-1060

.NET applications developer proficient in object oriented principles with an appreciation for coding best practices, such as: refactoring early and often, bite-size methods, and self-documenting code. Delivers quality work complimented by strong interpersonal skills. Seeks a developer position to apply his Windows coding skill set and, more importantly, expand upon his web technologies portfolio.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages/Platforms	.NET Framework 2.0 (C#, WinForms, ASP.NET), SQL Server, Windows Installer (MSI), ComponentOne, VB6, Visual FoxPro, HTML/CSS, Java
Software	Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server Management Studio, JetBrains Resharper, JetBrains dotTrace, TortoiseSVN, Visual SourceSafe, InstallShield 6, Orca, Visual Studio 6, Fiddler, NUnit

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GreenHill – Germantown, MD

Software Developer

6/2008 – present

• Implementation and design of several .NET WinForm front-ends. Coded using C#, ComponentOne and VFP database back-end.
• Lead developer of new corporate website using C#, ASP.NET, XHTML and CSS.
• Facilitated the adoption of an improved software release cycle that adheres to standard best practices.
• Participated in high level design meetings for new software features.
• Maintenance and support of VB6/VFP legacy applications.
• Other duties: release engineering, technical support, powerpoint presentations, code reviews

Thycotic Software – Washington, DC

Senior .NET Consultant

2/2008 – 5/2008

• Development, maintenance and support of large web-based solutions utilizing agile methodologies, test-driven development and pair programming. Coded using C#, ASP.NET with a SQL Server back-end.

Oil Price Information Service – Rockville, MD

Software Developer

6/2005 – 2/2008

• Lead developer on several data management .NET WinForm applications. Contained various features including: data entry tools, wizard GUIs, drag and drop designer, datagridviews.
• Lead developer on web-based data entry system using C#/ASP.NET which allows fuel station owners to input real-time retail gas prices into databases.
• Implemented and supported several hundred console applications for the generation of data feeds and text-based reports.

AKRF – New York, NY

Computer Intern

6/2001 – 1/2004

• Assisted in provided hardware and software technical support for 60 employees.
• Implemented application for monitoring connection status of remote networks. Coded using VB6.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland – College Park, MD

B.S. in Computer Science

5/2005

• Emphasis on Software Engineering, OOP, GUI Design and Databases.