Full-Stack Web Developer
2016 - PRESENTNorthrop Grumman Innovation Systems (Contractor)- Worked with team to create an initial concept to obtain project approval and funding.
- Developed the full-stack solution for application and supporting processes.
- Implemented robust security measures to meet Department of Defense standards and requirements.
- Created administrative module with complex user roles.
Technologies: Bootstrap, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NETFull-stack Web Developer
2006 - PRESENTTrelleborg Corporation (Contractor)- Created an eCommerce portal to automate and track online RFQs and Purchase Orders from high-value customers.
- Created a product database application enabling the full management and multi-tiered pricing of multiple product catalogs.
- Implemented a reporting system to generate various accounting and sales reports based on site activity.
- Provided full-stack development for creation and maintenance of eCommerce portal and supporting applications.
- Worked with management to identify value-added improvement opportunities.
Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NETFull-stack Web Developer
2000 - PRESENTDataforth Corporation (Contractor)- Provided full-stack development of enterprise web site.
- Managed several migrations to new generations of site features and capabilities.
- Created a system configuration tool enabling customers to build, configure, and price data acquisition systems.
- Implemented use of bootstrap in a website to facilitate a responsive UI.
- Created sync processes enabling the site to perform real-time sync with email marketing database using REST API.
Technologies: Bootstrap, Python, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NETAsp.NET developer for Website Revamp
2018 - 2019Air-Tite Products (via Toptal)- Created a custom search tool that integrated with the existing AspDotNetStorefront platform.
- Supported the re-skin of an existing AspDotNetStorefront site.
- Participated in the Lightening Start process to create the initial proposal and scope of work.
- As lead developer, managed the development team using an Agile environment during the 10 week project.
- Direct interaction and communication with client to fully understand project goals and requirements.
Technologies: AspDotNetStorefront, C#.NET, ASP.NET MVCSoftware Developer
2002 - 2018Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer (Contractor)- Developed Windows desktop application to provide worldwide sales force with a repository of product data, search, and presentation capabilities.
- Created the ability for an application to function without an internet connection, with a sync utility to update all data and content when the network connection was available.
- Integrated several product search tools for a wide variety of semiconductor product offerings.
- Created presentation system to auto-generate sales presentations from structured data and account for a wide variety of screen/projector sizes.
- Developed several back-end batch processes to automate the transformation of data from a variety of sources to a common snapshot for client-sync availability.
Technologies: Microsoft Access, ASP.NET, VB.NET
Ken Hoffman
Software Development Developer in Chandler, AZ, United States
Member since July 20, 2018
Ken has over 20 years of experience as an independent contractor providing application development services to his customers. For the last 12 years, he has developed applications on the .NET platform. His motivation to deliver value-added solutions and pull projects through to completion has earned him the respect of his clients resulting in long-term relationships.
Ken is now available for hire
Portfolio
- Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (Contractor)Bootstrap, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET
- Trelleborg Corporation (Contractor)Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET
- Dataforth Corporation (Contractor)Bootstrap, Python, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET
Experience
- Microsoft SQL Server 20 years
- Software Development 20 years
- Visual Studio 16 years
- SQL 16 years
- C#.NET 6 years
- ASP.NET MVC 4 years
- ASP.NET Web API 2 years
- ASP.NET Core 2 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Git, Visual Studio
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on as the primary architect and developer was an application used extensively by the sales force of a major corporation.
Employment
Experience
- Asp.Net Core - Workflow Automation Application (Development)
Developed an Asp.Net Core 2.2 application that manages and automates the workflow processes of a language translation company. This application integrates with multiple, external APIs and automates workflow assignments and messaging.
- Asp.Net MVC - Corporate Training Application (Development)
Developed a training application for a large corporation using Asp.Net MVC, SQL Server, and SCORM Cloud API. The application provides both administration and learner interfaces providing a complete online training platform.
- Data Acquisition System Builder (Development)https://www.dataforth.com/data-acquisition-system-builder.aspx
Created a data acquisition system builder application that will guide users through the creation of a viable data acquisition system.
- Air-Tite Website Redesign and Search Tool (Development)https://www.air-tite-shop.com/
Was the lead developer for a Toptal project for Air-Tite to redesign their website. This project included direct communication with the client to fully understand project goals and requirements. As part of this project, I developed a custom search tool that integrated with their existing eCommerce platform (AspDotNetStorefront).
- Real-Time Interactive Demo (Development)
I created a demonstration page in an ASP.NET website that enabled users to experience real-time feedback of a data acquisition system. This system included a live, low-latency video stream, and HTML5 interactive controls. I created a Python server component to interface with the hardware system API.
- RMA Module (Development)
I developed an online RMA feature to an existing website and integrated with existing user and admin roles database. The feature tracks RMAs through the entire process and makes status updates available at all times in both the customer and admin views.
- Sync Feature (Development)
I developed a synchronization feature for a desktop application. The network-aware sync feature managed data and collateral incremental updates and also managed feedback data to the server.
Skills
Languages
Python, C#.NET, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), SQL, HTML5, JavaScript, VB.NET, Java, Python 3Frameworks
ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, .NET 4, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET Core, Bootstrap, AngularJSPlatforms
Android, Windows, AzureOther
Software Development, IISTools
AspDotNetStorefront, Visual Studio, Git, Microsoft AccessStorage
SQL Server 2016, Microsoft SQL Server, Jet SQL
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering1988 - 1989University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
