Brandon Ray

Minor in Computer Science

• Actively contribute to the modernization project at Anheuser-Busch, focusing on transforming legacy applications into a cloud-centric model using Azure cloud services.
• Serve as the go-to expert on the team for data collection from plant production areas, facilitating the integration and publishing of data to Azure with IoT devices and the Azure IoT Hub.
• Develop custom applications in C# and Python, addressing specific operational challenges. Key applications include synchronizing redundant KEPServerEX OPC servers, implementing advanced logic calculations on production data to enhance the functionality of KEPServerEX, and applications that provide additional layers of high availability in scenarios of potential application server failures.

• I am a consultant with experience in developing and implementing full-stack modernization strategies for clients such as Anheuser-Busch, focusing on the integration of machine PLC interfaces, multiple data platforms, various front-ends, and cloud-based technologies. My work involves leveraging technologies like Kepware's KEPServerEX connectivity solution to bring plant floor devices into the world of IoT, pushing real-time data through the Azure IoT Edge up to the Azure IoT Hub, and storing this data in time-series databases and an Azure Data Lake. Through my efforts, clients are able to benefit from immediate data access through APIs and direct attachment to the Event Bus.
• I have also worked as a mobile application developer consultant for companies such as Bayer and Edward Jones, where I focused primarily on developing client-facing Android mobile applications. I am experienced in developing iOS applications, Angular applications, and Java-based web services. My expertise in these areas allows me to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs and exceed client expectations.

• Act as product team lead, assisted product owners in prioritizing product development efforts, mentored new team members and interns, and implemented full-stack application improvement.

• Created and enhanced Android and Java applications used by 9000+ locations, resulting in improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Modified Splunk reports and dashboards to monitor application health and performance.

• Created HTML5/AngularJS applications using Bootstrap, entity framework and Google APIs and build improvements upon them to accommodate company needs.
• Created and maintained C#/XAML code for reporting applications.

• Developed SharePoint SSRS reports and SSIS ETL packages to manage fleet, sales,
  employee performance, competitors’ information, reservations and forecasting.

• Developed and deployed a C# server-client application at major manufacturing
  companies to analyze and report machine statistics on production lines.
• Built .Net applications for chemical batching processes and data entry.

• Developed and used MES software resources to help identify areas for cost reduction.
• Resolved line performance issues increasing production efficiency by 15%.

• Managed several $1M+ capital projects from idea to installation of new and existing production lines, including their IT infrastructure designs and deployments.

• Created software-database applications for quality improvements and MOC practices.
• Wrote SOPs for best practices used by maintenance and operations personnel.