Blessen Thomas

Software Engineer

Willowbrook, Illinois, United States7 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in delivering web applications on-time.
Expert in Agile methodologies and project management.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on user needs.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Web Developer with expertise in Fintech and Agile methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Web DevelopmentAgileProject Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAgile methodologiesAnalytical SkillsDocumentationFront-End DevelopmentGitLaminasMySQLPHPTrainingUnit TestingWeb Application DevelopmentWeb ServicesZend

About

BSc - Computer Science Master's - Computer Application Dynamic, highly technical, hands-on Web Developer & Programmer with a wealth of knowledge and experience developing, testing, implementing, troubleshooting, and customizing complex web applications and support tools. Gather end-user and stakeholder requirements, translating information into project milestones and deliverables. Successfully launch new applications and projects on-time and often above expectations. TECHNOLOGIES: Web Script Languages: PHP, React, Node, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, JavaScript; Database: MySQL, MS SQL, Mongo DB; CMS/Framework: Laminas, Codeigniter, WordPress, Express; Development Tools: PhpStorm, Visual Code Studio, Sublime Text; Deployment Tools: Jenkins; Version Control: Git; Miscellaneous Tools: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio COMPETENCIES: Web Development; Programming; Development; Testing; Maintenance; Problem Solving; Application Integration; Solution Design; Reporting; Agile; Form Creation; Process Optimization; Project Management

Experience

Cefcu

Web Engineer

Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Peoria, Illinois, United States

Designed, developed, tested, and launched web applications and support tools that met or exceeded end-user needs. Troubleshot software issues with a structured approach. Decreased the average time to resolve emerging issues or launch new tools.
Actively researched technical and business problems, providing suggestions for solutions and roadmaps for implementation. Gained the buy-in of the senior leadership team and executed solution development activities.
Introduced member-facing and productivity increasing applications that leveraged PHP, Zend, Laminas, Framework Application, and MySQL database as tools to complete the development work.
Frequently updated reports, static HTML content, and updated/created applications with Agile methodologies and workflow. Streamlined and automated the process with the assistance of Git version control.
Drafted and published eForms in the Claromentis intranet software framework. Extended the application to create customized features based on end-user needs.

PHPZendLaminasMySQLAgile methodologiesGit+2

Kerala state pollution control board

Web Application Developer

Feb 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Kerala, India

Championed multiple projects that included KROCMMS. Established the project scope and integrated flowcharts and timelines for stakeholder progress tracking.
Analyzed business requirements, authored design documents and specifications, executed unit testing and validation, and successfully delivered new initiatives on-time.
Facilitated training for end-users on web portal usage. Authored documentation that answered questions in the future without the need for further assistance. Strengthened the knowledge and skills of all end-users that attended training.

Web Application DevelopmentUnit TestingDocumentationTrainingWeb DevelopmentProject Management