Chris Benard

Current

• Software Developer at New Tech Computer Systems

Past

• Associate Network Administrator / Software Developer at Highland Clinic
• Field Service Technician at Logicom Systems
• Field Service Technician at Christus Health

• PC Technician at Best Buy

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Education

• Louisiana Tech University
• Louisiana State University in Shreveport
• Caddo Parish Magnet High School

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Websites

• My Blog
• My Company

Chris Benard’s Summary

Enterprise Windows Forms/ASP.NET/C# developer focusing on building dynamic web applications that serve the needs of customers. Additionally focused on providing backends for mission critical systems like credit card processing, EDI medical claims adjudication, and point of sale signature pad interaction. Particularly interested in web standards and usability. Strong with MS SQL server, Windows Forms, Services, Web Services, ASP.NET, and C#. Experienced in the maintenance of Microsoft Windows servers and computer networking.

Chris Benard’s Specialties:

C#, ASP.Net, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP and UDP sockets, EDI (NCPDP), Modems, XHTML, XML, HTML, CSS, standards driven programming, usability, code reusability

Chris Benard’s Experience

• Software Developer

  New Tech Computer Systems

  (Pharmaceuticals industry)

  June 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)

  * Designed and created EDI parsers and .Net NCPDP EDI claim switch, along with .Net 1.1 and 2.0/3.5 clients for the server, continuously processing hundreds of thousands of medical pharmacy claims 24/7/365.
  * Designed and created new interface-based credit card server which dynamically loads plug-ins through reflection to accommodate any new processor at run-time, processing tens of thousands of credit and debit card transactions 24/7/365.
  * Implemented automatic-discovery connection string server to allow new clients on the network to automatically discover, via UDP, the correct server and database settings.
  * Designed and created interface-based signature pad interface for the Point of Sale system, allowing PoS developers to abstract away the communication and polling of serial signature pad devices.
  * Designed and implemented remote support program based on UltraVNC single click for the support department and integrated it into the public-facing web site.
  * Designed and created, with a coworker, the public facing website for our parent company.
  * Wrote brief technical documentation for support department's use in troubleshooting applications

• Associate Network Administrator / Software Developer

  Highland Clinic

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  May 2003 — June 2006 (3 years 2 months)

  * Created content management system still used for http://www.highlandclinic.com, allowing non-technical users to edit the website, post billing FAQs, update open jobs, and other tasks.
  * Created integrated document management system for the company intranet.
  * Created web reporting management system for the company intranet.
  * Automated many manual tasks, freeing up labor for other tasks.
  * Created integrated authentication system for the company intranet.
  
  * Designed and implemented Microsoft Active Directory environment, migrating from a hybrid peer-to-peer / NT4 domain network.
  * Assisted in the design and implementation of WANs and LANs.
  * Coordinated the side-wide installation of a secure campus wireless network with an outside contractor.
  * Managed orders and purchasing for the IT department, including enterprise hardware and software.

• Field Service Technician

  Logicom Systems

  (Computer Hardware industry)

  January 2003 — April 2003 (4 months)

  * Traveled across a multi-state area to diagnose and repair government computers.
  * Performed preliminary troubleshooting via phone.
  * Created schedules to prioritize work.
  * Created vendor RMAs, received replacement parts, and quickly shipped back defective parts.

• Field Service Technician

  Christus Health

  (Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

  2002 — 2003 (1 year )

  * Staged, imaged, and deployed company computers.
  * Assisted employees via phone and in person in a help desk role.
  * Earned multiple certifications while employed.

• PC Technician

  Best Buy

  (Public Company; BBY; Retail industry)

  June 2001 — August 2002 (1 year 3 months)

  * Received, repaired, and returned customer computers and peripherals.
  * Assisted in a sales role at the point of sale.
  * Assisted customer service through analysis of returned merchandise.
  * Coordinated required service through the Best Buy Service Depot and updated customers on the status of their repairs.

Chris Benard’s Education

• Louisiana Tech University

  Masters of Business Administration , Business , 2008 — 2010 (expected)

• Louisiana State University in Shreveport

  Bachelor of Science , Computer Information Systems , 2001 — 2007

  * Chancellor's List
  * Dean's List
  * 2007 Outstanding Student Award
  * Multiple Academic Scholarships
  * GPA: 3.65

• Caddo Parish Magnet High School

  1997 — 2001

Additional Information

Chris Benard’s Websites:

• My Blog
• My Company

Chris Benard’s Interests:

new technology, going out with friends, programming, video games, watching movies, board games, tennis, ping pong

Chris Benard’s Groups:

Shreveport-Bossier Linux Users Group

•    .NET Developers
•    Dallas TechFest
•    C# Developers / Architects
•    North Dallas .NET Users Group
•    Fort Worth .NET User's Group
•    Shreveport .Net Users Group

Chris Benard’s Honors:

* LSUS Chancellor's List
* LSUS Dean's List
* LSUS 2007 Outstanding Student Award
* LSUS Multiple Academic Scholarships

Chris Benard’s Contact Settings

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