Kenneth Fussner
Software Engineer
Cincinnati, OH Area
Profile
Experienced Software Engineer passionate about building intuitive software that truly helps people. Servant leader.
Experience
Lead Software Engineer / Architect
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.
Senior Software Engineer / 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.
Technology Coordinator
St Thomas Aquinas - The Catholic Center at Purdue
AUG 2007 - MAY 2011
Managed IT, developed web applications, produced print materials, and supported a staff of ~25.
Education
BS, Interdisciplinary Science
Purdue University | 2011