Michael Fazekas

Software Developer at State Farm at State Farm ®

Tempe, Arizona, United States

About

18+ years of experience in the software industry, with focus on design, development, and implementation of multi-tiered information systems in distributed environments. Programming Languages: Java,, RAD, Oracle/SQL, JavaScript, JSP, Unix, Salesforce, Apex ,XML, HTML, Mocha, Sinon, Agile project management

Experience

  • Software Developer at State Farm at State Farm ®
    Dec 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior Business Analyst & Applications Developer at AT&T
    Jun 1998 - Mar 2016 · 17 yrs 10 mos

    Senior Business Analyst & Applications Developer with 18 years of experience responsible for the development and release of enterprise applications. Provided expert guidance to gather client requirements, data mapping APIs and create test plans. Coordinated with client team(s) to monitor applications once release was complete using previous Service Level Agreements. Responsible for continuous improvement process to streamline delivery and enhance client satisfaction upon delivery completions. • Leveraged Agile project management to deliver efficient/flexible solutions for the client team. • Defined data mapping for new and existing APIs using client requirements and artifacts. • Managed projects through multiple phases of development(high level design, detail design, and all aspects of testing), using both Agile and Waterfall methodology. • Cultivated, managed and leveraged client relationships to deliver high quality products under tight timelines. • Created and enhanced GUIs to support data mapping testing for business clients. • Delivered cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions to meet shifting organizational demands. • Managed Associate Analysts on projects and interaction with business clients. • Coordinated defects between client testers and developers. • Responsible for updating test environments, which included database, application, and test data updates.

  • Analyst at SBC Telecommunications Inc
    Jan 2000 - Jun 2002 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Development and maintenance of server side applications to meet the business requirements of the client team. Proficient use of Java, Unix, Unix Shell and SQL was acquired. Gained experience in the client/server environment and network architecture with strong analytical and strategic skill. Duties & Responsibilities • Responsible for all phases of system development including requirements gathering and analysis throughout project design. • Analyzed existing programs and systems developing recommendations through the use of strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities. • Assigned and monitored tasks for junior programmers. • Developed, documented and implemented unit and system test plans in collaboration with the business unit .• 24/7 on call support.

  • Associate Analyst at Southern New England Telephone
    Jun 1998 - Jan 2000 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Translating design documents to development lifecycle. • Maintenance of existing applications. • Executing unit and system test plans • 24/7 on call support.