James B. Fraser

jamie@widernets.com Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Summary

I am a through-and-through geek who can communicate well with fellow developers as well as non-technical teammates.

I come from a user-centered background: people must use and embrace a solution for it to be a success, regardless of its technical elegance. I believe that Agile and DevOps practices provide value and increased success in most development projects and help my teams implement these techniques.

Skills

Expertise

  • C#
  • Web Applications
  • ASP.NET MVC / WebAPI
  • SQL Server
  • Application Architecture
  • DevOps

Proficient

  • Cloud (Azure SaaS, PaaS, & IaaS )
  • Data Vizualization
  • JavaScript & TypeScript
  • Internet of Things (IOT)
  • NoSQL (MongoDB & RavenDB)
  • Mobile App Development

Experience

Lead Developer
Cambria, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
2016–present
DevOps .NET Core SQL Snowflake C# ASP.NET-MVC JavaScript Kafka React Mobile AWS Docker CI
  • Assisted teams with transition to Agile and DevOps development practices.
  • Built responsive web applications for 24/7 manufacturing facilities, enabling significant operational efficiencies, reduced downtime, and increased product quality.
  • Practiced Agile development of full stack solutions in a microservices environment.
  • Utilized MS-SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Snowflake, and other data stores.
  • Designed, built, and maintained customer-facing web application with over 60 terabytes of image files.
  • Led teams of developers including off-shore, entry-level, and experienced staff.
Architect & Developer
SailScores, open-source project
2018–present
.NET Core SQL C# ASP.NET-MVC Linux Docker JavaScript Azure Mobile Product Design CI Xamarin
  • Built an open-source multi-tenant responsive website.
  • Implemented local container development process supporting production data restores.
Principal Technologist
Occam Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2005–2016
C# Hosting PaaS IaaS SaaS SQL SSRS ASP.NET ASP.NET-MVC JavaScript Git TFS Microsoft Project
  • Led technical track of client engagements for Occam, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, focusing on hosted solutions.
  • Architected and produced Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.
Independent Consultant
Self-Employed, Chicago, Illinois
2003–2005
Windows Server Network Mobile Java
  • Built IT infrastructure for several small companies and home offices.
Infrastructure Manager
Doblin, Chicago, Illinois
1997–2003
Lotus Notes Java Windows Forms Windows MFC C++ MacOS Web Dev Network
  • Co-authored firm’s IT strategy for adopting new technology, expanding staff, and adding locations.
  • Developed internal and public-facing solutions such as a web-based card sort for consumer research.
  • Consulted on client cases as an Information Technology Specialist.

Education

University of Chicago

Mathematics

1990-1994