Sean M. Severson
395 Sandstone Terrace * Kiel, WI 53042 * [Send email to request phone number] 80-2216 * [Send email
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OBJECTIVE
.NET Programmer/Analyst
QUALIFICATIONS
• Apply critical thinking skills to help clients solve business problems and
select software and processes that are the “best-solution” for the situation.
• Collaborate with clients at all levels (intern to CEO) to help identify real
business problems and solutions.
• Queried users regarding current processes and suggested options to improve
process and software performance.
• Managed and coordinated four software developers (employees and
subcontractors) in the successful completion of various sized software
development projects ranging from file utilities to contact relationship
management, inventory management, and shipping applications.
• Designed and created complex queries and reports for data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
• Utilized self-motivation skills to learn software development and software
requirements elicitation techniques which resulted in the establishment of a
successful 12-year career.
• Owned, operated, and managed all aspects of a small successful custom software
development company for three-years. The experience provided exposure to the
inner workings of a small business from sales and marketing to accounts
receivable.
• Served as one of two lead developers on multi-tiered, smart-client, 18-month
Windows application for fast growing company utilizing Visual Studio 2005, SQL
Server 2005, and Web Services. This software has served the client as they have
become a successful publicly traded company.
• Planned and managed full product development life-cycle for 25+ Windows,
mobile, and web-based applications utilizing MS Access, VB 6.0, and Visual Studio
2005. A majority of these applications are still serving the users to this day
and contributing to the success of their business.
• Implemented conversion of software application for specialty manufacturer that
serves as an integral part of their day-to-day operations. The company has
utilized this software for over eight years while becoming a highly successful
international manufacturer.
• Designed and developed ASP.NET applications for clients in various industries.
These applications have helped the clients become more efficient and provide
their services more effectively.
• Conducted requirements gathering sessions with local art center. The
resulting documents outlined the needs of the organization and provided
suggestions for data storage, security, and software architecture.
• Encouraged and supported the implementation of an Agile software development
methodology which has resulted in greater team unity, sharing of software
development knowledge, and more extensible and maintainable code.
• Designed and developed team site for software development department utilizing
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 and SQL Server 2005. The resulting site aids in
the organization of information and collaboration between developers.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Analyzed non-profit organization’s need of custom database software to track
donors, donations, and support silent auction fund raising events. The resulting
software supported the non-profit organization in raising in excess of $100,000
over three years.
• Directed over 30 volunteers in locating and assessing homes to be repaired
during participation in a week long youth work camp. The efforts of the work
camp contributed over 10,000 hours of work on over 50 homes of low income and
elderly.
SOFTWARE/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• Microsoft Office (Access (97,2000,2003), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio,
MSProject (basic understanding))
• Visual Studio 2005 & 2008/Visual Basic (6.0 & .NET)
• Web Services
• Windows Mobile application development
• SQL Server 2000 & 2005 (relational database design and development)
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Vault (source control)
• SharePoint 2007
WORK HISTORY
January 2007 – Present Patheon Consulting, Plymouth, WI
Senior Software Consultant
February 2006 – December 2006 Pen Computer Solutions, Las Vegas, NV
Project Manager
February 2004 – December 2006 Software Technology Solutions, LLC, Kiel, WI
Owner/President/Developer
November 2003 –February, 2004 MainLine Information Technologies, Sheboygan,
WI
Chief Technology Officer/Owner
June 1996 – November 2003 Technical Assistance Company, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Project Manager/Lead Developer
EDUCATION
1996 - University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ~ Cum Laude (3.71 GPA) ~ B.S.
Geography
Minor: Urban and Regional Planning
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