Leslie Steward - Resume
Email: Les.Steward@gmail.com
Phone: +01.206.446.1989
Summary
Senior Software Developer with a background in .NET, SQL, Javascript, Quality Assurance, CI/CD and many more. Performs well with complex requirements on a deadline with a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills. Works efficiently and thoughtfully, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail. He evaluates solutions critically, exploring alternatives to ensure the best outcome.
Employment History
Application Developer II - Russell Investments
March 2023 - September 2024
Migrated legacy Excel-based data management system to a modern web-based application, improving accessibility, scalability, auditing, and team collaboration.
Redesigned and modernized the SQL database by implementing normalization, improving data consistency, reducing redundancy, and enhancing query performance.
★ C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core and Framework, SQL, Dapper, Typescript, JQuery
Application Developer - Russell Investments
April 2020 - March 2023
Provide support to Russell’s Trade Order Execution team to design, build, integrate, deploy, test, and maintain critical systems for trade execution. Implement software for order flows for Russell’s $340b assets under management, including front ends, business logic, database management, and reporting. Trained junior application developers and SDET.
★ C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core and Framework, SQL, Dapper, NHibernate, Angular, Typescript, JQuery, FIX, REST API, SSRS, Git, Octopus, Teamcity, NUnit, many more.
Software Development Engineer in Test – Russell Investments
Dec 2014 - April 2020 (associate)
April 2014 - Dec 2015 (through SmartTek21)
Build automated test suites for multiple APIs, websites, reports, and databases for internal financial information and trade settlement services, ETL, and OMS. Code reviewed and triaged issues and new features before coordinating production deployments. POC for integration of automated test integration into Devops build and deployment pipeline. Initiated a reusable library for end-to-end testing for service, web interfaces, databases, and file systems. Trained multiple SDET.
★ C#, Selenium, NUnit, SQL, Javascript, APIs, Git, SVN, MVC
SDET 2 – Microsoft ECO
September 2012 – November 2013 (through Wicresoft after reorg)
Three different projects for Engineering Community Online; Foundation, WorkSurface and Customer Care Framework. Coded mock services, analyzed technical specs, created TFS test cases, automated functional and BVT test cases, executed manual test passes for each sprint and for integration with multiple systems. Ran load and performance testing to determine machine requirements. Improved documentation and performed training.
★ C#, HTML, Javascript, TFS, Fiddler
SDET 2 – Microsoft ECO
December 2011 – June 2012 (through TEKsystems)
Get Support website. Created C# unit and functional tests for low-code “modules” that were merged with others to render the support website in Forge. Focus was on testing integration between very abstract modules and how they interact with others in the website workflow. Performed output form verification, AJAX, rendered html elements.
★ C#, HTML, Javascript, UnitTest Framework, TFS
SDET – Microsoft XBOX
July 2010 – July 2011 (through TEKsystems)
Tested Marketplace.xbox.com before and during the Zune integration. Created C# UI automation with a modified version of CodedUI. Ported or rewrote older test cases, tested UI and middle tier. Improved testing documentation. Kanban and Agile.
★ C#, CodedUI, HTML, Javascript, Agile, TFS
SDET - Google
February 2008 – October 2009 (through Quardev)
Created and executed automated and manual testing for Google Webmaster Tools. Evaluated design docs, mocks, existing features to develop test procedures. Executed procedures monthly for each release cycle. Design, build, run and maintain automated regression tests using Eggplant and Selenium test harnesses. Triaged and maintained regressions and new bugs for 10+ developers, writers, UI designers.
★ Java, Selenium, Javascript, Eggplant, HTML, Bugger, G4, Perforce, Mondrian
Software Test Engineer 2 - Microsoft WEX
July 2007 – January 2008 (through Volt)
Manual s oftware testing for Windows Experience team. Executed manual and automated tests of video and hardware systems. Managed cluster of machines, debugging, test results, reports.
★ Windbg, WTT
Lead Software Engineer - Bandersnatch Research, LLC (BSRNews.com)
August 2005 – April, 2007 (associate)
Built, updated, and maintained an online newspaper for the oil and gas industry. Built a custom CMS for site content. Database administration for content, NYSE stock data, and user security. Built a credit card processing tool with PayPal's Payflow Pro for subscriptions. Used Corda's Popchart Pro to develop a stock charting system. Worked with SME and shareholders to create products for workplace efficiency.
★ ASP, Javascript, JQuery, SQL Server, APIs, Popchart Pro, Adwords, Adsense, PayPal Payflow Pro.
Education
BS, Computer Science
Montana State University Bozeman - 2005
Volunteer
Sustainable Tri-cities - alsctc.org
October 2023 - present
Technical and other volunteer support.
Website Developer - Fullspeed Comics
September 2004 – September 2005 (volunteer, part time)
Rebuild an online comic retail, inventory, and sales site.
★ MySQL, PHP, HTML, and Javascript
Thank you.
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