## BIO
**Lia Keston - Software Architect & Developer
QUALIFICATIONS:**
· Over fourteen years as an IT professional including experience as an Assistant Director of ITS, Software Development Manager, Application Architect, and Software Developer.
· Proven success leading teams, managing staff, and developing strong internal relationships both within and across organizational groups.
· Proven experience in all aspects of the software development life-cycle.
· Solid reputation as a productive problem-solver who consistently achieves and exceeds goals.
**KEY SKILLS:**
· Active Secret Clearance/Interim TS Clearance
· Certified Scrum Master
· TFS
· Visual Studio 2010, 2008, 2005 and 2003
· C#
· Visual Basic .NET
· MOSS 2007/WSS
· SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000 and 7
· Oracle 10, 9, 8 and 7
· Visual Basic 6
· ASP and ASP .NET
· XML Web Services
· SOA design approach
· T-SQL
· pl/SQL
· Microsoft Exchange 2007, 2003, 2000 and 5.5
· IIS
· Windows 2003, 2000, NT, XP, Vista
· Strong Technical Writing skills
· TDD
· Google Search Appliance
· MCAD
· Subversion
**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:**
Independent Consultant 2010 – Present
Independent Consultant handling a wide variety of full lifecycle development projects (many for previous employers). Specializing in Microsoft .NET and Microsoft SQL Server solutions, but able to provide quality products in a number of different platforms.
MTCSC 2009 – 2010
Team Lead/Scrum Master
· After only six months with the company promoted to Team Lead, managing a team of eight technical resources, in addition to ongoing duties as a Senior Developer.
.NET/SharePoint Software Developer
· Senior developer on a critical project for the Joint IED Defeat Organization. Responsible for full life-cycle development of custom Microsoft SharePoint Features, development of generic windows services, and the mentoring of junior staff. MTCSC is an agile environment, utilizing Scrum and TDD methodologies.
THE SIGNATURE GROUP, INC. 2008 - 2009
Senior Systems Architect
· Responsible for full life-cycle development of an Integrated Management System for internal use and for resale. Responsible for the long-term strategic planning of the organization from a systems development perspective, including the future development of a Systems Development Consulting arm for the company, and developing partner relationships for the resale of internally developed software.
VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2007-2008
Assistant Director of Systems Development, ITS
· Worked as a member of the ITS Leadership Team to develop a strategic plan for the department to support the long-term needs of the Authority.
· Provided technical direction in systems development, analysis and implementation Authority wide.
· Provided technical direction in the implementation of Change Management policies, QA processes, and Software Release policies Authority-wide.
· Led a team of application developers, database developers, database administrators, and external consultants supporting and developing critical business applications.
· Utilized excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop strong internal relationships within and across organizational groups.
· Participated in ITS governance groups, budget planning and management, and CAB processes.
Systems Development Manager
· Responsible for leading a team of application developers supporting core business groups and ancillary departments throughout the Authority. Mentored the development team, implemented development policies and best practices, and planned and supported the development path of individual team members.
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 2005-2007
Senior Application Developer
· Continuing the relationship with IDEAMATICS, INC., sustained role as Technical Lead on the USN NMCMPS Requirements Tracking Module (RTM) and the USMC-USN Automated Requirement Transfer Interface (ARTI). This involved leading the development of multi-tiered ASP.NET applications, including database development and the creation of XML Web Services for the transfer of data between USMC and USN secured servers.
· Served as chief architect for the USCG Mobilization Readiness Tracking Tool (MRTT). Developed a multi-tiered ASP.NET application, including the development of SSIS packages with direct integration into the web application, and SQL Reporting Services reports.
· Served as Design Lead for the Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) Joint Mobilization Processing System (JMPS). This is a Business Intelligence application using SQL Server 2005 and ASP.NET.
IDEAMATICS, INC.&am
## Area of Expertise
* · Active Secret Clearance/Interim TS Clearance
* · Certified Scrum Master
* · TFS
* · Visual Studio 2008, 2005 and 2003
* · C#
* · Visual Basic .NET
* · MOSS 2007/WSS
* · SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000 and 7
* · Oracle 10, 9, 8 and 7
* · Visual Basic 6
* · ASP and ASP .NET
* · XML Web Services
* · SOA design approach
* · T-SQL
* · pl/SQL
* · Microsoft Exchange 2007, 2003, 2000 and 5.5
* · IIS
* · Windows 2003, 2000, NT, XP, Vista
* · Strong Technical Writing skills
* · TDD
* · Google Search Appliance
* · MCAD
* · Subversion
