Ben Eschenfelder

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

About

With over 24 years of information systems experience, including more than 22 years of software development in building and testing solutions for both departmental and enterprise systems, the combined experience provides an established track record of leadership and success in both the design and implementation phases of various information systems solutions for both windows and web-based systems.

Experience

  • Application Development Technical Lead at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Enhanced code quality and maintainability by performing comprehensive code reviews and implementing design patterns using best practices in web development with Java, TypeScript, and Angular. • Streamlined release management process by overseeing Azure DevOps for development and test environments, coordinating code repositories and release management, and utilizing Agile methodologies for efficient project execution. • Improved application deployment efficiency in a SaaS environment by leading the development of Angular/Typescript applications and Java services, using Node.js and Maven for building and deploying, and ensuring robust SQL Server database solutions. • Enhanced team productivity during scrum team ceremonies and processes by assisting with resource and task management, and facilitating collaboration across departments to meet customer needs and strategic planning objectives. • Strengthened security and production support by maintaining security patches and ensuring system integrity and compliance with industry standards.

  • Director of Software Engineering at PayIt
    Jun 2023 - Apr 2024 · 11 mos

    Position carried over from PayIt's acquisition of S3 in May 2023

  • Director of Software Engineering at Sovereign Sportsman Solutions
    May 2016 - Jun 2023 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    • Enhanced client satisfaction and user experience by leading multiple development teams and managing 22 resources using Agile methodologies to deliver 5 client solutions on time. • Improved system accessibility and compliance by utilizing HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript for web development to design and implement the company's first bilingual and ADA compliant solution following industry standards. • Increased operational efficiency by deploying Azure hosting solutions and managing DevOps processes, implementing Azure DevOps for automated environments and version control. • Streamlined project management and backlog prioritization by employing TFS, JIRA, and Scrum methodologies for strategic planning, reviewing business requirements and managing backlog. • Customized solutions to meet specific client needs by interacting and negotiating with clients utilizing technologies such as SQL, JSON, HTML, CSS, C#, and strategies such as migrating from monolithic development to SSAS for designing and implementing sales and administration software solutions for state needs.

  • Software Development Manager at Brookdale
    Aug 2015 - Apr 2016 · 9 mos

    • Optimized development processes by 25% through effective strategic planning and backlog management by reviewing business requirements with leaders and implementing Agile methodologies. • Enhanced team productivity by 20% in a SaaS environment by managing Development, QA, and BA teams using DevOps practices. • Improved software quality by 20% through design patterns and web development technologies by leading the team in utilizing MVC, C#, VB.NET, and SQL for robust application development. • Streamlined data processing for business intelligence and reporting by implementing solutions using JSON, XML, and Excel for efficient data handling.

  • Software Development Manager at ACTIVE Network
    Oct 2007 - Jul 2015 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • Increased efficiency of application deployment by 30% by designing and implementing a comprehensive Automation Test Framework, utilizing Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. • Enhanced application functionality and user satisfaction by designing, developing, and maintaining WPF/WCF applications for state license and permit sales using C#, VB.NET, and SQL. • Streamlined back-office and sales processes by leading the design and development of ASP.net and MVC web applications using MVC, Bootstrap, jQuery, and JavaScript. • Improved cross-departmental collaboration and project delivery by utilizing Agile Scrum practices for planning sprints and maintaining product backlogs, aligning with customer needs and strategic planning. • Facilitated seamless application updates and deployments by implementing deployment processes for migrating database and code changes across environments using SQL Server and SSRS, ensuring alignment with Business Intelligence goals.