Christopher Albrecht

Integration Specialist at Apriva

Glendale, Arizona, United States

About

Experience

  • Integration Specialist at Apriva
    Jul 2006 - Present · 20 yrs

    As an Integration Specialist, my primary responsibility is assisting our Point of Sale (POS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners with their efforts to integrate to Apriva’s Intelligent Gateway. Additionally, I help troubleshoot integration issues and work directly with other engineers, project managers, QA engineers and other hardware and software vendors in the customer environment as necessary to ensure a successful implementation. I have strong communication skills, excel at customer interaction, demonstrates creativity and technical skill in delivering practical business solutions, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. My current assignment is working with the developers who want to integrate to our back end using XML, Web Services, and SDK. - Install server packages and assist developers with troubleshooting any environment issues. - Develop and execute test plans on mobile applications, web, and SDK development. - Identify, troubleshoot, and run test scenarios for technical issues with Apriva’s client software and gateway endpoints, and communicate fixes or workarounds for known issues - Embedded in a development team using agile software development approach to deliver and maintain products. (Scrum) - Working with development and other QA team members to create and maintain an automated test framework. - Generate and review in-depth technical information (Sample code, white papers, FAQs, snippets) for distribution to Apriva integrated partners. - Help create and maintain Ready API test suites. - Field inbound communications from ISVs with existing integrations as well as ISV prospects in support of their interests with integrating to Apriva’s solutions.

  • Fraud Prevention Specialist at Discover Card
    Mar 2001 - May 2006 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Worked with management to provide better fraud prevention practices Provided guidance for small team in meeting monthly goals. Interacted with customers dealing with fraud activity Top performer total of 7 months

  • Combat Engineer at US Army
    Oct 1989 - 1993 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Combat engineers primarily supervise, serve or assist as a member of a team when they are tackling rough terrain in combat situations. They provide their expertise in areas such as mobility, countermobility, survivability and general engineering JOB DUTIES Building fighting positions, defensive positions, and bridges (floating or fixed). Placing and detonating explosives. Clearing paths of obstacles. Installing firing systems for demolition. Detecting mines visually or with mine detectors. Operating combat engineer vehicles and equipment. Supervising or assisting in the construction of obstacles, defenses, and fighting positions. Performing reconnaissance missions to assess terrain and enemy positions. Providing technical guidance and training to other Soldier