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Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Location: Lakeland, Florida
Duration: October 2016 – March 2017 (6 months)
Employment Type: Full-time · On-site

Major supermarket chain operating throughout the Southeastern United States, known for employee ownership and customer service excellence.

Software Developer​

Duration: October 2016 – March 2017 (6 months)

Overview​

Delivered rapid replacement applications for critical unstable legacy systems under strict timelines while establishing quality practices through automated testing frameworks. Developed monitoring solutions for refrigeration systems across all Publix locations.

Key Accomplishments​

Application Development & Delivery​

  • Architected Refrigeration Monitoring Rewrite - Delivered complete application rewrite in 1.5 months, converting year-long legacy project into modern .NET 4.6 MVC solution with tablet-friendly Bootstrap 4 interface
  • Delivered Multiple Replacement Applications - Developed solutions for unstable legacy systems under strict timelines, securing reliability and reducing bugs
  • Built WebAPI for Asset Management - Created .NET WebAPI integrating with third-party asset management system, enabling marketing teams to search and retrieve media files based on item codes

System Monitoring & Automation​

  • Designed Windows Services - Developed automated refrigeration system monitoring across all Publix locations with:
    • Automated backups
    • Status reporting
    • Data retention purging
    • Verbose error logging
  • Improved Visibility - Enhanced monitoring capabilities for refrigeration systems, enabling proactive maintenance

Database & Applications​

  • Built MVC Applications - Developed .NET 4.6 MVC applications using Bootstrap 4 and jQuery, integrating with SQL Server databases to enable streamlined search and analysis of equipment maintenance data

Quality & Testing​

  • Strengthened Quality Practices - Collaborated with QA analysts to create automated testing plans and clear test cases
  • Improved Defect Detection - Reduced resolution time through systematic testing approaches

Process Improvement​

  • Advanced Process Orientation - Adopted enterprise-level Team Foundation Services (TFS) and aligned work with structured SDLC patterns, emphasizing consistency

Technologies & Skills Summary​

Core Technical Stack​

  • Languages: C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
  • Frameworks: .NET Framework 4.6, ASP.NET MVC, Bootstrap 4, jQuery
  • Database: SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored Procedures
  • Services: Windows Services, Background Processing

Development Practices​

  • Version Control: Team Foundation Services (TFS)
  • Testing: Automated Testing Frameworks, Unit Testing, QA Processes
  • SDLC: Structured Development Lifecycle, Agile Methodologies

Architecture & Design​

  • Software Architecture
  • API Development (.NET WebAPI)
  • Database Design & Optimization
  • System Integration
  • Legacy System Modernization

Specialized Systems​

  • Refrigeration Monitoring Systems
  • Asset Management Integration
  • Automated Backup Systems
  • Error Logging & Monitoring

Notable Projects​

Refrigeration Monitoring Application Rewrite​

Timeline: 1.5 months (Late 2016)
Technologies: .NET 4.6, ASP.NET MVC, Bootstrap 4, SQL Server

Complete modernization of critical refrigeration monitoring system:

  • Converted year-long legacy project into 1.5-month delivery
  • Built tablet-friendly interface using Bootstrap 4
  • Implemented real-time monitoring capabilities
  • Deployed across all Publix locations

Impact:

  • Significantly reduced development timeline
  • Improved user experience for field technicians
  • Enhanced system reliability and maintainability
  • Enabled proactive refrigeration maintenance

Refrigeration Monitoring Windows Services​

Timeline: Late 2016 - Early 2017
Technologies: C#, Windows Services, SQL Server

Comprehensive automation suite for refrigeration systems:

  • Automated Backups - Scheduled database backups with retention policies
  • Status Reporting - Real-time system health monitoring
  • Data Retention Purging - Automated cleanup of historical data
  • Verbose Error Logging - Detailed diagnostic information for troubleshooting

Impact:

  • Improved system visibility across all locations
  • Reduced manual maintenance tasks
  • Enhanced data integrity through automated backups
  • Enabled faster issue resolution through detailed logging

Equipment Maintenance Data Portal​

Timeline: Late 2016 - Early 2017
Technologies: .NET 4.6 MVC, Bootstrap 4, jQuery, SQL Server

Search and analysis platform for equipment maintenance:

  • Built responsive MVC interface
  • Integrated with SQL Server maintenance databases
  • Enabled streamlined equipment search
  • Provided maintenance history analysis

Impact:

  • Improved maintenance team efficiency
  • Reduced time to find equipment information
  • Better visibility into maintenance patterns
  • Data-driven maintenance decisions

Media Asset Management WebAPI​

Timeline: Early 2017
Technologies: .NET WebAPI, Third-Party Integration, C#

Integration layer for marketing asset management:

  • Connected third-party asset management system
  • Implemented search by item codes
  • Enabled media file retrieval
  • Provided RESTful API interface

Impact:

  • Streamlined marketing team workflows
  • Faster access to product media
  • Automated asset retrieval processes
  • Reduced manual file searching

Automated Testing Implementation​

Timeline: Throughout tenure
Technologies: Testing Frameworks, TFS, QA Tools

Collaboration with QA to establish testing standards:

  • Created automated testing plans
  • Developed clear test cases
  • Improved defect detection rates
  • Reduced resolution time

Impact:

  • Higher code quality
  • Fewer production bugs
  • Faster defect resolution
  • More confidence in releases