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Gerald Bortz

@geraldbortz

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Independent .NET software architect and contractor specializing in Microsoft-stack BI and integrations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek 1099 contract roles where I can architect and deliver Microsoft-stack solutions, BI/ETL integrations, and production-grade systems with autonomous responsibility and long-term maintainability.

I am a seasoned independent software engineer with over 16 years focused on Microsoft technologies, building end-to-end business applications, ETL pipelines, and real-time data sync services. I lead small engineering teams, architect resilient solutions, and translate messy business needs into maintainable, production-grade systems.

My work spans SaaS integrations, BI/analytics, Azure production engineering, and full-stack .NET development, with notable achievements in architecting a real-time CRM-to-SQL sync service and AI-assisted ETL for analytics. I contract only as a 1099 independent contractor and deliver autonomous, pragmatic solutions that emphasize long-term maintainability and edge-case robustness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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BGB Service Group LP

May 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Architected a real-time data sync service for SaaS CRMs into tenant SQL databases and led implementation of a BI/ETL pipeline with AI-assisted data mapping to enable native SQL analytics for enterprise insurance clients.

C++.NET Azure MSSQL ETL API Integration BIツール Entity Framework CI CD

Systems Architect / Lead Developer

Sinclair Well Products

Aug 2014 - May 2020 (5 years 9 months)

Served as systems architect and lead developer for internal inventory control and ERP systems, delivering financial reporting and backend web interfaces using ASP.NET Core and MSSQL while meeting budget and schedule constraints.

ASP.NET Core C++MSSQL SQL Server Crystal Reports JavaScript Agile CI CD

Lead Software Developer (Consultant)

Petrofac

Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year)

Led development to replace an ASP.NET WebForms system with ASP.NET MVC, improving performance and maintainability and building real-time jqGrid interfaces and Crystal Reports for oil & gas training operations.

ASP.NET MVC C++jQuery Crystal Reports SQL Performance Optimization MVC JavaScript

Head Software Developer

Noble Logistics

Mar 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Headed software development for logistics systems (iNLS/cNLS), maintained .NET applications and built SSRS/Crystal reports and Windows services to support nationwide operations.

C++.NET Framework ASP.NET MSSQL Crystal Reports Windows Services jQuery SQL

Software Developer / Consultant

Consolidated Graphics

Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 (4 months)

Built microservices and PDF-manipulation micro apps for print workflows using .NET and Pageflex, acting as jQuery/JavaScript expert and integrating third-party tooling for automated PDF generation.

C++VB.NET .NET Framework jQuery JavaScript Pageflex HTML CSS

Full Stack Developer (Volunteer)

DBS

Nov 2011 - Feb 2012 (3 months)

Led front-end improvements replacing MooTools with jQuery, implemented XML-to-HTML transformations and cross-browser fixes for offline text/audio library distribution to low-resource regions.

jQuery JavaScript HTML CSS XML

Full Stack Developer

Biographii

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)

Built a social media web application with full-stack Microsoft technologies delivering personal timelines and micro-post features with backend matchmaking logic.

ASP.NET C++MSSQL JavaScript jQuery HTML CSS Backend

Full Stack Developer

Xenon Computing & Technical Services

Jan 2009 - Aug 2011 (2 years 7 months)

Maintained and merged multiple Visual Studio project instances for an Inspection Management System, developed web and database layers, and built Crystal Reports and supplier quality web apps using .NET and SQL Server.