Sean Stocker

(214) 535-2214 · seanstocker@gmail.com

I am a .NET C# software engineer that specializes in back-end APIs and PDF manipulation that also has experience in front-end work using MVC.

I am a Japan-born native Texan (yes, I have US citizenship). As the old saying goes, "I wasn't born here, but I got here as soon as I could". I moved here when I was 8 months old and have been in Texas ever since. As such, I am fluent in both English and Japanese. I have passed the N2 rank exam of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.

Experience

Software Engineer II

Homecare Homebase

I worked with a team of peers to make custom APIs for customers who wanted specific functionalities outside of the scope of our normal software systems.
My contributions include:

  • Create custom APIs that are tailor made for customer needs. This includes using some of the following technologies.
    • Setting up multiple Kafka topics to set up messaging systems to have multiple APIs talk to each other.
    • Using Azure storage as a persistent storage system for multiple systems to access.
    • Implementing standard API authentication orchestration to both call and receive from external systems.
  • Providing product and post-production support for all systems that I have helped develop.
  • Creating extensive wiki documentation for future users of my systems to be able to quickly pick up use or development.
  • Creating multiple monitoring dashboards and alerts for production support to monitor my systems.

June 2020 - Current

Software Engineer II

Ambit Energy

I worked with a team of peers to create a platform to send Ambit Energy to Japan.
My contributions includes:

  • Created the communication system to send customers letters and emails
  • Created the fulfillment system which integrates with a Japanese print vendor and modifies PDFs to include the necessary barcodes and be in a print ready format
  • Created multiple UIs to help the business team with daily tasks
  • Integrate with the Japanese postal service to have a always updated address validation service
  • Worked on production support issues once we launched our services in Japan

August 2015 - May 2020

Junior Software Engineer

Physmodo

Started working as an intern at this startup company, and became a junior developer in December of 2014.
Worked on:

  • Using Microsoft’s Kinect to create range of motion and function movement system software to help physical therapist and sports scientists
  • Learned to become a Microsoft full stack developer getting experience in desktop applications, website design, and database systems.
  • Worked with Microsoft Azure to store and retrieve long term data for both individual and organization use
  • Used ASP .Net SignalR to update real time between all users on the web and desktop applications
  • Worked as part of a development team creating a product from ground up

July 2014 - July 2015

Software Engineer Intern

GDSX

Helped head programmer improve existing program. Gained workplace experience while shadowing.

June 2011 - August 2011

Education

University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science

GPA: 3.188

August 2011 - May 2015

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

N2 Level
From the JLPT website:
"The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree."

Reading:

  • One is able to read materials written clearly on a variety of topics, such as articles and commentaries in newspapers and magazines as well as simple critiques, and comprehend their contents.
  • One is also able to read written materials on general topics and follow their narratives as well as understand the intent of the writers.
Writing:
  • One is able to comprehend orally presented materials such as coherent conversations and news reports, spoken at nearly natural speed in everyday situations as well as in a variety of settings, and is able to follow their ideas and comprehend their contents. One is also able to understand the relationships among the people involved and the essential points of the presented materials.

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
C#
SQL
HTML
CSS
Javascript
WPF
Hangfire
Docker
Azure
Google Suite

Workflow
  • Cross Functional Teams
  • Agile Development & Scrum
  • Cross Browser Testing & Debugging

Interests

When outside of work, I like to go dancing. My favorite is swing dancing, which I learned 4 years ago. Since then, I have also learned salsa and tango.

In addition to dance, I am an avid board game collector. My collection is ever-growing with over 30 games at the moment. I enjoy spending time with my friends breaking out any number of these games.

Personal Projects

Personal Budgeting Website

budget.seanstocker.com

I have created my budgeting website as nothing that already existed had all the features that I liked.

I took this on as a personal project to help my front-end web development skills as I have always been stronger at back-end work. This website was build in .NET Core C# using MVC and bootstrap.

Please take a look at it using the provided sample login.

Sample Login:
Username:
demo
Password:
password