Kraemer, Richard W

rwk130@comcast.net

129 Magnolia Dr McKees Rocks, PA 15136

412-478-8253

http://www.rwkraemer.com

Summary

I am a highly motivated developer that loves not only meeting my goals but surpassing the expectations of everyone involved. I have a history of delivering finished products on time and having them very well received. I love to learn new languages, having taught myself HTML and AngularJS, as well as learning AJAX for .NET and other C# coding strategies as needed. I have also begun moving from developing desktop websites to more mobile-friendly sites, as well as mobile apps for iPhone, Android, and Windows 8 phones and tablets.

Education

Pennsylvania State University        

2003 Bachelor of Science – Information Science and Technology                

• Earned Systems Integration Certificate
• Earned Applications Development IST Certificate

Experience

UPMC Health Plan | Pittsburgh, PA

Software Engineer April 2016 – Present

• Updated and maintained existing restful web services using JSON
• Documented existing code in preparation for updates and rewrites
• Part of a team that piloted SCRUM in the company using TFS for time management and reporting
• Part of a team helping to update existing calls and pages to new modern format utilizing HTML5 and AngularJS within the Visual Studio environment

• Converted existing web service calls to new microservice format
• Update backend code to be used in new single page architecture across all platforms
• Utilized MVC coding standards in new microservice services

• Updated the project known as Electronic File Cabinet that allowed physicians and nurses the ability to store, share, and search for blank medical forms and documentation.
• Helped move source controlled code from TFS to Git in Visual Studio

Dollar Bank | Pittsburgh, PA

PC Development Officer July 2007 – April 2016

• 2007 Hired as Junior Programmer
• 2009 Promoted to Sr Programmer Analyst
• 2014 Awarded position of Bank Officer
• Lead development of newly designed web page using Visual Studio 2008, C#, ASP.Net, JavaScript
• Create and maintain Databases using SQL Server
• Utilize database information in website development as well as business usage and statistic reports
• Research and implement new tools, such as Google Analytics, TeaLeaf, Ajax Toolkit, and Team Foundation Server all within the Visual Studio environment
• Create Masterpages and DLLs that made maintaining site more efficient
• Develop web services to read and write information in SQL Database.
• Develop web pages for marketing purposes
• Update and maintain pages  inside Visual Studio
• Design and develop iPhone app for business banking customers using Xamarin Studio
• Given the title of Project Manager for the entire website.

• Oversee all development pertaining to the website
• Manage staff and assign work as it comes in
• Research new technologies and methods to improve existing sites as well as new requests
• Develop new projects or strategies to improve the creation of update response time of advertising or time-sensitive information

• Projects:

• Design and develop Correspondent Lending site

• Create a secure login for approved 3rd party mortgage brokers
• Create a form to submit and track mortgage and refinance applications
• Allow brokers to view and download the latest rates, memos, product information, and regulation changes
• Create an admin page to allow for uploading of rates and any documents for display on the website
• Create a communication site utilizing XML to read and create responses with UniFi and Prolink software
• Create and maintain databases to hold all records, data, documents, and other information for use on the website

• Headed site redesign in 2008

• The old site did not use master pages, CSS, or shared JavaScript files. The site was not uniform in appearance or usage from page to page.
• Was given several screenshots of new look concept, as well as a demo static site.
• Created new master pages, CSS files, JavaScript files, and rewrote much of the backend code for the majority of Dollar Bank’s websites. Trained staff on new technologies, and shared new files so the site had a uniform look and feel throughout.
• Help standardize coding procedures for the bank.

• Cash Analyzer mobile app

• Design and develop an app for Business Banking Customers.
• Create new pages in Xcode storyboard
• Write code using Xamarin Studio in C#
• Connect with new JSON web services

• Google

• Administer and maintain bank’s usage of Google Analytics, Website Tools Manager, Site Search
• Add and remove users from accounts as needed
• Update and maintain the code as need on the website

• Mobile App redesign

• Recreate existing apps as a hybrid application in IBM MobileFirst Eclipse plugin using HTML5, CSS3, and AngularJS.
• Add new features, such as a direct feedback section, chat, MySnap for deposits, TeaLeaf, and Trusteer.
• Work with an outside vendor to redesign screen layouts, backgrounds, color schemes, and menus to better utilize the new hybrid app approach.

PNC Bank (Pomeroy Staffing) | Pittsburgh, PA

Help Desk Operator June 2007 – July 2007

• Answered calls from PNC Bank personnel and explained proper procedures to correct problems)
• Assessed problems with equipment and software on the phone
• Recorded all calls

Giant Eagle (Raeder Landree) | Pittsburgh, PA

Help Desk Operator Feb 2007 – June 2007

• Answered calls from Giant Eagle personnel and explained proper procedures to correct problems
• Assessed problems with equipment and software on the phone or using remote tools
• Walked users of varying technical understanding through troubleshooting procedures
• Order new equipment, or schedule repair of existing equipment as needed
• Recorded all calls using Peregrine Service Center

Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Raeder Landree) | Pittsburgh, PA

Scrubber June 2004 – Oct 2006

• Compared benefit forms in Integrated Customer Information System (ICIS) and Optimum System for Claims Adjudication and Reporting (OSCAR) for discrepancies
• Utilized Microsoft Excel in recording and reporting of inaccuracies and communicated discrepancies and a corrective course of action to the programming department.
• Contributed towards the design of Excel form

Personal Web Page Development and Design | Pittsburgh, PA

Designer, Developer, and Administrator 1995 – Present

• Personal Web Page: http://www.rwkraemer.com
• Consultant: http://www.curriculumsolutioncenter.com 

Skills

        Software

• Adobe Photoshop
• Paintshop Pro
• Visual Studio .Net
• Ajax Toolkit
• IIS 6, IIS 7
• Android
• iOS
• Windows Mobile
• Xamarin Studio
• Xcode
• IBM MobileFirst
• System iNavigator
• Google Docs
• Google Drive
• Google Sheetz
• Google Analytics
• Evernote
• IFTTT

Programming Languages

• C#
• ASP.NET
• HTML5
• Java
• JavaScript
• SQL
• ASP
• UML
• XML
• CSS3
• AngularJS