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Objective

-	Remote full-stack .NET developer with nearly thirty years of experience. I build and maintain business applications, modernize older systems, and integrate AI into production software. My work spans application design, SQL Server performance, Azure deployment, and ongoing support.

Technical Skills

-	.NET & Web Applications: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET Core (6 through 10), MVC, Web API, Web Forms, Blazor, Dapper. Frontend work with JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap 5, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
-	AI Integration: Production features using the Claude API, Azure OpenAI through Azure AI Foundry, and Semantic Kernel. Structured output, function calling, streaming, prompt-injection testing, and token and cost controls.
-	SQL Server: Database design, T-SQL, query tuning, indexing, replication, and Azure SQL. Experience with SQL Server 2005 through 2025.
-	Azure & Deployment: App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, and CI/CD with Azure DevOps and Git.
-	APIs & Identity: REST, OpenAPI, SOAP/WCF, API gateways, JWT, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and OIDC single sign-on.
-	Development Practices: Domain-Driven Design, Clean Architecture, unit and integration tests, Agile/Scrum, Visual Studio, and legacy TFVC. Daily use of Claude Code, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot, with review and testing before release.

Professional Experience

-	Independent Consultant & Remote Contractor (1996 to Present) Work directly with clients on requirements and architecture, mentor developers through code reviews, and help with hiring, onboarding, and documentation. Several client relationships span more than twenty years. Contributed AI instructions, access restrictions, and security review findings for an enterprise analytics assistant that answers business questions by querying SQL Server. Built with Semantic Kernel and Azure OpenAI, with read-only database access.
-	Moving-Industry Enterprise Client (2004 to Present) Architected and delivered dozens of .NET intranet, extranet, and operational applications, from Web Forms through ASP.NET Core. Built Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for repeatable deployments across applications and environments. Built high-throughput APIs that validate and route third-party lead and move data through multi-stage processing into core systems. Automated identity and access management, saving the security team hundreds of hours annually. Implemented SAML 2.0 and OIDC single sign-on across multi-tenant environments. Used Microsoft Purview recommendations and custom T-SQL to automate PII masking in development and test environments, meeting data privacy policies while preserving data integrity.
-	Clinical-Trial Patient Recruitment Platform (2004 to Present) Sole architect and lead developer of a clinical-trial recruitment platform serving global pharmaceutical sponsors, research sites, and project managers. Designed the database, RESTful services, and central portal supporting over 200 study-specific websites with distinct branding, workflows, and compliance requirements. Compliance remediation for HIPAA, SOC 2, SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, and the Data Privacy Framework. Review Qualys vulnerability scans and SonarCloud findings, implement fixes, and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud security recommendations and secure scores. Guided the move from on-premises servers to fully cloud-native Azure PaaS for secure, scalable handling of PII worldwide. Implemented georeplicated databases, automated failover, and disaster recovery procedures to reduce downtime and the risk of data loss.
-	MySafeInfo.com, Founder and Architect (2013 to Present) Built and operate a reference-data API with more than 400 datasets and 33 larger collections in JSON, XML, and CSV. Added free browser tools for list cleanup, data conversion, Base64 encoding, and password generation, with user input processed locally. Rewrote the VB.NET application on .NET 10 using ASP.NET Core minimal APIs, Razor Pages, and Dapper with parameterized T-SQL, keeping the production database unchanged. Built an AI-assisted process using the Claude API to update existing datasets and research new ones, with source verification and automated data validation before publication. Run on Azure App Service and Azure SQL with tiered access, per-key and per-IP rate limits, and a free tier without signup. Moved API keys to the Authorization header and integrated Stripe Checkout with signature-verified webhooks for annual Data Pass purchases.
-	MyFamilyDevotion.com, Founder and Developer (2026 to Present) Built a free family devotional with 2,335 devotions covering every Bible book, each with Scripture, discussion questions, an application, and a prayer. Runs on .NET 10 Razor Pages and Azure App Service with Markdown content loaded into memory. Developed an AI-assisted writing and review process with theological guidelines and automated checks of Scripture passages and references against the Berean Standard Bible. I review and approve each devotion. Added optional email-code sign-in and reading progress using Azure SQL and Dapper, Scripture search, a Seven Readings starter path, and a printable sharing kit.
-	MyScribe.net, Founder and Developer (2026 to Present) Built an AI writing service supporting 28 message types, 21 tones, and 32 languages, with free previews, Stripe Checkout payments, and SendGrid email delivery. Integrated the Claude API to draft messages and review them against customer-provided details, with automated checks for completeness and requested length. Added usage limits, prompt-injection protections, and retries when the AI service is busy. Tracked response times and token costs without logging customer prompts. Built automated evaluations and unit tests for writing quality, security, and error handling. Runs on .NET 10 Razor Pages and Azure App Service without a database or user accounts.

Education

-	Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (In Progress) from Liberty University
-	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2002) from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Microsoft Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Jan 2023 · Jul 2023 · Jul 2024 · Nov 2025 · Jul 2026

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Jan 2023 · Jul 2023 · Jul 2024 · Nov 2025 · Jul 2026

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Dec 2022 · Jul 2023 · Jul 2024 · Nov 2025

MCSD: App Builder — Charter Member

Sep 2016

MCSE: Data Management and Analytics — Charter Member

Sep 2016

MCSD: Web Applications

May 2014

MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014

May 2014

MCPD: Web Developer 4

Oct 2011

MCITP: Database Administrator 2008

Sep 2011

MCITP: Database Developer 2008

Sep 2011

MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5

Oct 2011

MCITP: Database Administrator (SQL Server 2005)

Dec 2007

MCPD: Web Developer

Oct 2007

MCSD: Microsoft .NET

Sep 2003

MCAD: Microsoft .NET

Feb 2003

MCSD: Visual Studio 6.0

Nov 2002

MCDBA: SQL Server 2000

Nov 2002

Certification Exams

AZ-400

Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions

Jan 9, 2023

DP-300

Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions

Jan 2, 2023

AZ-204

Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

Dec 27, 2022

70-494

Recertification for MCSD: Web Applications

Nov 13, 2015

70-492

Upgrade MCPD: Web Developer 4 to MCSD: Web Apps

May 9, 2014

70-480

Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3

May 7, 2014

70-459

Transition MCITP to MCSE: Data Platform

May 7, 2014

70-458

Transition MCTS to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

May 2, 2014

70-457

Transition MCTS to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1

Apr 29, 2014

70-567

Upgrade MCPD Web Developer to MCPD ASP.NET 3.5

Oct 5, 2011

70-523

Upgrade MCPD .NET 3.5 to .NET 4 Web Developer

Oct 3, 2011

70-453

Upgrade MCITP DBA to MCITP DBA 2008

Sep 23, 2011

70-451

PRO: Designing Database Solutions (SQL Server 2008)

Sep 14, 2011

70-433

TS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development

Sep 8, 2011

70-431

TS: SQL Server 2005, Implementation and Maintenance

Dec 17, 2007

70-447

Upgrade MCDBA to MCITP DBA (SQL Server 2005)

Nov 29, 2007

70-547

PRO: Designing Web Apps with .NET Framework

Oct 30, 2007

70-528

TS: .NET 2.0, Web-based Client Development

Oct 11, 2007

70-536

TS: .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation

Oct 3, 2007

70-300

Analyzing Requirements and Defining .NET Solution Architectures

Sep 24, 2003

70-218

Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment

May 8, 2003

70-270

Installing, Configuring, Administering Windows XP Professional

Apr 17, 2003

70-306

Developing Windows Apps with VB.NET

Mar 4, 2003

70-310

Developing XML Web Services with VB.NET

Feb 25, 2003

70-305

Developing Web Apps with VB.NET

Feb 24, 2003

70-229

Designing and Implementing Databases with SQL Server 2000

Feb 20, 2003

70-100

Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures

Nov 20, 2002

70-176

Designing Desktop Apps with VB 6.0

Nov 14, 2002

70-215

Installing, Configuring, Administering Windows 2000 Server

Nov 13, 2002

70-175

Designing Distributed Apps with VB 6.0

Nov 8, 2002

70-028

Administering SQL Server 7.0

Oct 31, 2002

70-029

Designing Databases with SQL Server 7.0

Sep 12, 2002

Matthew Pavey | Faith, Family, Code

Christ-follower. Husband. Father. Reader. Developer.