Benjamin S. Hall

Software Engineer / Technologist

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To generate value for clients and customers by providing innovative solutions to technical problems through the application of new and emerging technologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Design and Architecture - (MicrosoftNodeJS)
Software Development Methodologies - (AgileWaterfall)
Web Application Development - (dotnet Core 3-9C#RESTful APIsExpressJSFastify)
Modern JavaScript Frameworks - (VueReactExpressJSFastifyElectronAstro)
Web Technologies - (HTML 5CSS 3ES6 JavaScriptTypescript)
NodeJS Frameworks - (ExpressJSFastifySequelizeDrizzleElectronAstro)
Database Technologies - (SQL Server 2005-2020 / Azure SQLmySqlpostgressqlite)
Cloud Computing - (AzureAWSNetlifyDigital Ocean)
Graphic Design - (PhotoshopInkscape)
Video Production - (Adobe PremiereDaVinciHandbrake)
Tech-Writing and Documentation - (WordMarkdownTOMLYAML)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contractor/Consultant, Theoris Solutions: ( 2023-present )

Indianapolis, IN

Serve as consultant on enterprise level software applications in roles ranging from full scale architecture and application design to UI/UX. Having worked on creating applications from scratch, my experience provides value anywhere on the software stack.

Examples include:

Modernized SecureStat HQ application to prevent deprecation risks
Created full scale modernization and upgrade for a flagship product

Software Architect, Globe Life Inc.: ( 2022-2023 )

McKinney, TX

Served on the conservation team where responsibilities included a rebuild of legacy account-retention applications. These apps were critical to the success of Globe Life and aided customers in retaining a policy that was near lapse. Became familiar with output from AS400 Mainframes and helped convert data.

Technologies: Dotnet Core, C#, SqlServer, Dapper, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, NodeJS, VueJS, ElectronJS

Examples include:

Modernized the Conservation application for retaining policies
Rebuilt the QAC application from web-forms to dotnet core web API
Mainframe Data File Conversion using NodeJS and Electron

Software Architect, Indiana Supreme Court: ( 2015-2022 )

Indianapolis, IN

Designed and built numerous applications from the ground-up. These applications were critical in serving the needs of the people of Indiana in making interactions with the court run smoothly. Several of these applications were critical in the continuity of government during the COVID Pandemic of 2020.

Technologies: Dotnet WebAPI, C#, EF6, SqlServer, HTML/CSS/SVG/JavaScript, NodeJS, AngularJS, VueJS, NGINX, Photoshop

Examples include:

Fast-track facilitation
Public Defender case management system

Software Architect, Contact33, LLC: ( 2010-2015 )

Indianapolis, IN

Sole developer on a web application that sends automated SMS messages. Messages could be scheduled and sent or be linked to holidays and special occasions. Crafted solution on Microsoft Azure using ASP.net Web-Api and AngularJS.

Technologies: Dotnet WebAPI, C#, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, AngularJS

Web Developer, T2 Systems, Inc.: ( 2007-2010 )

Indianapolis, IN

Served in the marketing department, running the main website for T2 Systems. Duties included layout and design of pages, image compression for optimal downloads and managing messaging and timed release of content.

Technologies: Webforms, MVC, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Salesforce APEX, Photoshop

Multimedia Developer, Project Media, Inc.: ( 2001-2007 )

Indianapolis, IN

Worked to design and build interactive experiences using audio, video and graphics authored into CD-ROM and DVD disks for clients such as Hill Rom, Roche Diagnostics, Eli Lilly, NCAA, Indiana Department of Education, and many more. Duties also included video editing and minor circuit design.

Technologies: Director, Flash, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro

Multimedia Developer, Bennett Innovations: ( 2000-2001 )

Indianapolis, IN

Served as a DVD video compressionist and multimedia developer for high-end video clients such as Allison Transmission, Rolls Royce, Williams Comfort Air, and many more.

Technologies: DigiBeta capture, SonicDVD, Macromedia Director, Photoshop

INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT

Software Architect, g20 Gaming, LLC: ( 2020-Present )

Created an computer-assisted gaming platform for tabletop role playing games.

Software Architect, Didgebridge, LLC: ( 2004-2023 )

Created a web based software platform that serves interactive, mobile video landing pages and measures their marketing effectiveness. This application has been used by large companies including Proctor and Gamble, IBM, Neilsen, Cognizant, General Growth Properties, The Limited, Merle Norman, Edgell Communications, Hofmeister Jewelers, and many more, to measure market effectiveness of their video advertising.

Software Architect, Social Net Watcher, Inc: ( 2012-2014 )

Created web application that scans social media sites for phrases related to bullying, suicide and violence that automatically sends alerts to educators warning them of potential threats and gathering intel to help prevent suicide and bullying. This application has been featured on WISH TV, Fox 59, ABC and other news stations across the country. It has also won a Concentric Innovation award for 2013.

Owner , Dynalink Marketing, LLC: ( 2009-Present )

Established in 2009, Dynalink has been used to conduct contracts and execute client projects.

RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

New and emerging technologies require a watchful eye, thus I am constantly tinkering with various technologies in order to explore their technological utility and viability in the market.

Front-End - (Vue, React, Angular, Svelte)

Back-End - (dotnet Core, Express, sqlServer, mySql, MongoDB, sqlite)

AI Hosted/Local - (Copilot, ChatGPT, Cline, ClaudeCode, Grok4, Ollama, LM Studio, Fooocus)

Other - (NativeScript, Electron, Astro)