Richard Forst

About Richard Forst

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE: A professional software engineer focused on…

Experience

1. Principal Software Development Engineer Mobile Solutions

   Cognizant

   Jan 2008 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I plan, design, develop and test software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Having wide-ranging experience, I use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.Duties include development and maintenance of software products built in the following technologies.NET, SQL, SQL CE, Windows Embedded, Windows client server, Windows UI (Win forms and WPF), Web reporting, Web services and WCF.I determine methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel including offshore resources (Team Lead).I provide regular updates to supervisor on project/account status. I act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.

Education

• MASSACHUSSETS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

  Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Skills

• My Sql
• Sql
• Real-Time Programming
• Strategic Planning
• Cloud Computing
• Javascript
• .net Compact Framework
• Agile Methodologies
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Team Building
• Wcf
• Object Oriented Design
• Software Development
• IT Strategy
• Software Engineering
• Open Source Platforms
• Enterprise Architecture
• Web Services
• Technical Leadership
• Web Applications
• Leading Organizational Change
• C#
• .net