Kenneth (Ken) Fussner
Software Engineering Leader
Cincinnati, OH Area
Profile
Software Engineering leader passionate about building intuitive software that delivers value through growth and efficiency.
Experience
Software Engineering Manager
BDO
SEP 2024 - PRESENT
Consultant serving as technical lead and solution architect to deliver client projects on time and in budget. Manager for direct reports and Lead for mutliple project teams.
- Scope opportunities for new client work.
- Provide solution architecture and technical designs.
- Lead development teams, delegating work and reviewing code to ensure quality results delivered on time and in budget.
- Manage direct reports
Director of Software Engineering
iamGIS
JUL 2019 - APR 2024
First tech hire for early-stage startup, taking initial MVP to version 1.0 and countless features 0-1. Hired and managed fully remote team of 3 while serving as lead software engineer + managing the product, IT, security & compliance, and more.
- Re-architected monolithic ASP.NET app to scalable n-tier .NET app + microservices leveraging Azure PaaS (web apps, functions, sql, service bus, blob storage, key vault, and more).
- Enhanced design and UI/UX using Aurelia JavaScript framework, TypeScript, Bootstrap 5 (SCSS), NPM, Webpack.
- Secured application and services using Identity + IdentityServer for multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA), JWTs, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0.
- Implemented CI/CD using Azure DevOps alongside GIT repos and task management using Agile methodologies.
- Delivered 100% service availability of 25+ million assets managed, contributing to >100% YoY ARR growth.
- Hired, developed, and managed team of 3 software engineers.
- Collaborated with entire team and engaged with customers & prospects as CTO and Product Owner to manage and execute product roadmap.
- Developed iOS app using Swift and Xcode to deliver product with enhanced GPS accuracy using websockets.
Software Engineering Manager
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)
AUG 2014 - JUN 2019
- Architected and developed proprietary association management system using ASP.NET MVC (then .NET Core), Bootstrap 4 (SCSS), JQuery & JavaScript to replace deprecated system.
- Developed multiple front-end applications for business units to engage with members and customers for expanded business opportunities >> revenue growth.
- Implemented single sign-on (SSO) solution using Identity + IdentityServer for multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA), JWTs, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0.
- Optimized SQL Server schema and stored procedures for use with Entity Framework, SSRS, SSIS.
- Migrated on-prem applications and SQL Server databases to Azure services.
- Hired, developed, and managed engineering team of 5.
Web Developer
T2 Systems
NOV 2012 - AUG 2014
- Developed new features + bug fixes for B-C SaaS eCommerce product used by millions.
- Top-performer engaging customers for custom developments, upgrades, and support.
- Collaborated with dev team of 7, internal stakeholders, and occasionally external stakeholders on feature development across the full stack.
Web Developer
Fischer Homes
MAY 2011 - NOV 2012
Developed internal systems and custom event and marketing sites while providing IT support to staff of ~35.
Education
BS, Interdisciplinary Science
Purdue University | 2011