Don Francis
415 Lincoln Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 | 815-307-2681 | dfran02@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Software Engineer with a long history of crafting and optimizing custom software solutions. Adept at using deep technical expertise and a forward-thinking approach to drive innovation and deliver impactful results. Develops testable software with quality, performance, and maintainability in mind.
Professional Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Bunzl Distribution/Schwarz Supply Source, St. Louis, MO | Apr 2010 – Jan 2025
- Full Stack .NET Developer designing, developing, and maintaining front-end and back-end applications.
- Back-end and RESTful API development with C#.NET and MSSQL
- Front-end frameworks including AngularJS, JQuery, Bootstrap
- Scripting: Javascript, Typescript, Python, Powershell, BASH
- Source control with Git, GitHub, TFS
- ORM with Entity Framework; Unit testing with MSTest and NUnit
- Azure services: App Services, Service Bus, Storage, Containers, Data Factory, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Application Insights, Static Web Apps
- Scrum team lead: sprint planning, team management, stakeholder communication using Azure DevOps
- Mentor for junior engineers, peer review support, fully remote environment collaboration
Software Engineer
Physicians Interactive Holdings LLC, Libertyville, IL | Aug 2008 – Apr 2010
- Developed and maintained 10–15 interconnected web and Windows applications using C#.NET, Classic ASP, VB6, XML, and SQL Server
- Estimated timelines, worked with business analysts and PMs on specs, and resolved application/data issues
Software Engineer
Trio Health LLC, Chicago, IL | Oct 2006 – Apr 2008
- Developed and maintained an online medical record system used by 1,500+ execs and hospital staff
- Managed executive health program system with scheduling, email automation, CRM, and reporting
- Tech: Classic ASP, ASP.NET, C#, XML Web Services, SQL Server 2005
- Maintained production/dev servers and company website
Web Developer
Physicians Interactive, Libertyville, IL | Feb 2004 – Oct 2006
- Created educational web programs for medical professionals and pharmaceutical product info
- Worked closely with editors, devs, PMs, and designers to meet client/regulatory needs
Skills
- Languages: C#, Javascript, Typescript, Python, Powershell, BASH, PHP, VB, Classic ASP, T-SQL
- Databases: MSSQL, PostgreSQL, CosmosDB, MySQL
- Frameworks: .NET 2.0+, MVC.NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core, AngularJS, JQuery, Bootstrap
- Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Rider, SSMS, Postman, Fiddler, curl, Entity Framework, LINQ, Git, GitHub, TFS, MSTest, NUnit, Moq
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure App Services, Service Bus, Storage, Containers, Data Factory, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Application Insights
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
Education
Bachelor of Science in Operations Management and Information Systems
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL | Aug 1999 - May 2003
Graduated Cum Laude | Major GPA: 3.8/4.0 | Dean’s List, 5 semesters