David Alan Goben

I developed a new wish-list system utilizing C#, SQL, MVC, and the REST API. It allows users to select products to save, compare products, and clone wish lists.

I created an internal utility for retail stores to check the stock at other stores. The utility allows for communication between the stores to verify that the products are in stock. There is also a feature on the public site that allows users in close proximity to contact that store to see if the product is in stock.

I am currently working with a psychology professor to create a computer version of a board game that he has been developing. The board game simulates a person's life from high school to death. During the course of the game, the player has to make choices and face challenges to improve their character.

I created a Windows service that transfers products and orders to and from Amazon using their Amazon Marketplace web service.

This includes throttling due to Amazon's quota system. The product XML feeds are generated and sent to Amazon to update product information. Order-and-settlement reports are downloaded and processed, then the data is stored in our system. An internal website is used for reporting purposes so that we can easily see what feeds/reports succeeded or failed. Logging is used to notify us of any errors due to XML feed validation or report processing.

I created an eCommerce website for The School Box. This included search and product pages, a cart, and login functionality. A private website for customer service was also created to allow for management of orders, users, and products.

I maintained a music download site for Neurotic Media called Amplified. Because of the high traffic, we had to optimize SQL queries to reduce bottlenecks. We implemented copyright protection using digital rights management (DRM). We added a functionality to allow users to more easily search and filter artists, albums, and songs as well as receive more information regarding their favorite artists.

I added a product search section so that users can search for products by rooms. This helps users visualize products and see how they would look in different rooms. Products that are shown in the rooms are linked to the rooms and allow the user to purchase any of those shown.

I developed a new section to enable users to design their own lampshades, wall art, and pillows. Users can select different designs as well as change the colors in the designs. This required adding a new functionality to many parts of our website, including the cart and wish list. The selected designs and colors are saved so that users can easily add other coordinating products.

I helped build a REST API system in .NET Core for processing gift card information. This involved leveraging third-party APIs for storing and validating gift card data. I utilized filters to validate request models and authorize users. I implemented encryption and hashing for securing gift card data.