Janan Siam                                           
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18103 Palm Beach Drive     
Tampa, FL 33647
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SUMMARY	Highly-driven Software Development Professional with over 7 years of
proven experience in architecting and implementing data driven business
applications.  Solid track record of successfully leading full life-cycle
software projects, from requirements gathering to delivery, with dedication to
meeting and exceeding client expectations.  Self-motivated, creative
problem-solver, and true team player, with the discipline and drive to
consistently deliver high quality software solutions in a telecommuting/remote
work arrangement.  Demonstrated expertise in .NET technologies, relational
databases, and Object Oriented Design and Programming.

SKILLS	Languages: VB.NET, C#, C++, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, XSLT, HTML, CSS,
T-SQL
Technologies: ASP.NET, ADO.NET, ASP, COM, Web Services, HTTP, OOD/OOP, UML, ERD
Databases: MS SQL Server 2005/2000, Oracle/Oracle Lite, MySQL, Microsoft Access
Operating Systems: Windows, Windows Server, Palm OS, PocketPC
Software/Tools:  MS Visual Studio, Crystal Reports, IIS, Visual Source Safe,
SourceGear Vault, SVN, CVS, Virtual PC, MS Visio, MS Project, Bugzilla,
PivotalTracker 


CERTIFICATIONS	                       Microsoft Certified Professional in .NET
Technologies


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

		BOSTON HEALTH ECONOMICS   Worked Remotely from Tampa, FL             June 2009
– Nov 2009
		Provider of healthcare outcomes research and advisory services

Lead Developer
•	Led the architecture and development of a web-based health expenditure
analysis and reporting tool for a pharmaceutical client, using ASP.NET, MS SQL
Server, and Crystal Reports.
•	Collaborated with subject matter experts to create detailed functional
specifications and provided valuable recommendations which enhanced application
workflow and usability.
•	Utilized proven experience in multi-tier application architecture to lead the
design and development of application modules, including front end, middle tier,
and back-end components.
•	Wore multiple hats and contributed to all phases of software development
life-cycle to support the rollout of company’s first application in newly created
Software Engineering division.
•	Demonstrated resourcefulness in evaluating and prototyping third party
products in order to meet complex reporting requirements, while adhering to a
limited budget.  
•	Mentored junior developers on architectural design, dependency management, and
software development best practices.


HOT TOPIC MEDIA INC.          Worked Remotely from Tampa, FL                Jan
2006 – Jan 2009
Leading Provider of Self-Help Information Products

Software Development Team Lead
•	As Technical Team Lead on key revenue-generating software projects,
demonstrated the ability to develop strong relationships with business
stakeholders and functional experts and deliver solutions that effectively
addressed business objectives.
•	Consistently recognized for excellent communication and project leadership
skills, which resulted in successful on time project delivery despite challenges
of 100% virtual team.
•	Authored extensive detailed design documentation as well as documentation for
installation and production support of software components.
•	Architected and built complex systems using .NET technologies and third party
proprietary API’s, including back-end processes to synchronize critical data
between internal and third party systems.
•	Championed significant software process improvements, including the importance
of reliable task estimation, escalation and management of project risks, an
automated build process, and coding standards and best practices.

Highlights of Completed Projects
•	Technical team lead on Email List Consolidation project, which consolidated
subscriber data stored among third party Email Service Providers (ESPs) into one
central repository, reducing cost and maintenance associated with multiple
platforms.  Designed and built modules to actively manage subscriber lifecycle,
and brought critical data in house allowing for greater data analysis of
subscriber behavior and more effective email marketing campaigns.  Successfully
managed project risks and coordinated development tasks of local and offshore
development team.

•	Led the design and implementation of automation projects to segment subscriber
population (over 2 M subscribers across multiple brands) and identify and target
“hot” prospects most likely to purchase.  Collaborated with Sales & Marketing
team to develop criteria for segmentation using sales and email activity data. 
Resulted in increased revenue to company and decreased spending on prospects
unlikely to purchase.        


ARCSTREAM (Acquired by Keane, Inc.), Watertown, MA	                   July 2003
– December 2005
Business technology consulting firm focused on custom mobile and web application
development 

Technical Consultant
•	Within project teams, defined, designed and developed custom web and mobile
applications that met clients’ business goals.
•	Conducted requirements gathering sessions and analyzed complex business
processes to develop functional and technical specifications.
•	Demonstrated solid understanding of relational database systems including data
model design, DTS and stored procedures.
•	Utilized strong client facing skills to lead knowledge transfer and user
training sessions.

Highlights of Completed Projects
•	Designed and implemented web portal for a book distribution company enabling
the delivery of secondary literature to professional institutions and their
constituents.  Implemented powerful search module allowing users to perform
various searches including semantic and full text search.  Built reporting
features providing comprehensive application usage overview to institution
administrators.  Implemented web portal using ASP.NET, SQL Server, XML/XSL and
TextML Server.

•	Technical team lead on medical school workbench solutions for institutions
including Georgetown, UPenn, and UMASS. Applications featured mobile and web
based functionality including patient encounter data collection and reporting.
Integration with authentication and proprietary scheduling systems.  Built using
M-business Server, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.


MASSACHUSETTS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP, Boston, MA       
		An Affiliate of Children's Hospital Boston                      Jan 2002 –
July 2003

		Applications Developer	
•	Defined user requirements to develop Windows-based contact management
application, improving fundraising and outreach efforts.  
•	Developed an accessible user interface for users with disabilities using C#
and ADO.NET.  
•	Trained end users in the use and navigation of the application.
•	Maintained and made enhancements to existing systems and applications.
	
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING  

Boston University, Boston, MA				
Master’s Certificate in C/C++ Programming and Windows Development
 		Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology and Health Studies
•	Valedictorian
•	Chosen as recipient of the Harold C. Case Award in recognition of outstanding
character and achievement