Brian Kessler

• Delivered features across a large legacy-heavy enterprise monorepo (~100 projects) using AI-assisted agentic engineering workflows in C# (Entity Framework, Razor, Hangfire), TypeScript/React, and Microsoft SQL, focusing on maintainability and safe incremental delivery

• Developed and refactored C# integration services on AWS (Communication Server, OneCard Integration), implementing secure credential handling via Azure App Registration and AWS Secrets Manager, improving reliability and extending email functionality • Contributed to Salesforce applications, building Apex automation, reusable frameworks, and external system integrations • Utilized AI-assisted development tools while maintaining engineering standards

• Designed and developed Azure-based middleware (App Services, Function Apps in C#, TypeScript, JavaScript), using Azure Service Bus, caching layers (Cosmos DB/MongoDB), and event-driven messaging to mitigate Salesforce API limits • Built and maintained integration flows between Salesforce and Azure middleware, including REST APIs, Bulk API 2.0, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, and custom endpoints • Acted as technical lead for Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations integration

• Maintained and enhanced a legacy ERP (FinancialForce/Ascent) and 3PL integration system (Kuehne + Nagel), including Salesforce Apex-based data transformations (object/XML conversion), test data factories, and multi-operation DML transaction frameworks • Built CI/CD infrastructure by implementing a Salesforce Sandbox management system using Elixir and Phoenix • Implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 integrations on Azure using Function Apps (C# / TypeScript) and Logic Apps

• Developed a custom Single-Sign-On (SSO) system for a German utility company integrating third-party applications via Apex-based REST APIs, asynchronous processing, and automated workflow/checklist logic • Built a prototype facial-recognition mobile application using Salesforce Einstein and a Kotlin-based Android native client • Maintained and enhanced Salesforce Apex and Lightning/Aura applications

• Developed UI and API components for monolith that transitioned from PHP to Scala-based backend services with multiple frontends • Worked across multiple frontend stacks including JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, AngularJS, Angular, Ember, and a proprietary UI framework within a complex MVC-style architecture • Built and maintained Salesforce-based extensions • Contributed to quality engineering and testing frameworks across Java and C# ecosystems, including unit, integration, BDD, and performance testing

• Developed Apex Classes and Triggers to control Contact-User Customer Portal Access to Libraries, Documents, and Custom sObjects via Public Groups. • Developed VisualForce pages and Apex code to facilitate casting one custom sObject into another custom sObject within a workflow-approval context.

• Developed applications to facilitate selling of carbon credits on Salesforce.com • Managed PHP developers and iPhone developers. • Wrote & edited SRS/SDS documentation

• Liaison between the developers and commercial managers to collecting, interpret, and organizing information required developing country specific implementations of the Sales Quotation Tool (SQT), a SalesForce application. • UAT Testing SQT and iBid, organizing testers, and reporting bugs • Documenting and training users to exploit SQT and iBid • Tracking and reporting status of Vodafone pricing automation (PA) tools • Managing the VOCH VPD SharePoint website

• Wrote, edited, and illustrated software requirement and design specifications. • Wrote & edited user guides. • Wrote & proofread site-copy & business correspondence. • Provided testing and quality assurance for webware product.

• Instructed computer skills for Computer Science Institute & private clients. • Built, repaired, upgraded computers & component hardware. • Installed, configured, maintained, & updated operating systems & software • Provided field service for desktops & laptops.

• Developed & maintained websites. • Developed & administered private intranets. • Initiated and managed Search Engine Marketing & Optimisation • Planned, wrote software specifications, & managed the development of application. • Wrote & edited procedure guides, & reference manuals. • Optimised production team by demonstrating software & troubleshooting issues. • Established a secure mutlihomed, multisubnet gigabit Ethernet & wireless network.

• Designed, developed, & maintained websites (HTML / VBScript / ASP). • Integrated & secured PayPal functionality for file downloads. • Designed & developed unique 3-pane ("Outlook Metaphor") shopping-cart. • Contributed towards development of custom "Post-It" note software. • Wrote patent application for Nasal Guard.