James Fantaski

Application Development Analyst

Penn National Insurance

Nov 2020 - Dec 2025 (5 years 2 months)

• Commercial lines support team charged with addressing issues with the Duck Creek software utilized for Agent interaction.
• Utilizing advanced SQL for querying and modifying XML columns in SQL Server.
• Developed and maintained C#/.NET-based enterprise applications supporting insurance policy processing and agent-facing systems.
• Built and optimized REST-style service integrations for internal data exchange across enterprise systems.
• Participated in application architecture discussions, contributing to scalable and maintainable .NET solution designs.
• Enhanced application performance through code optimization and efficient handling of large datasets in .NET applications.
• Supported full SDLC activities i

Web Developer

Donegal Insurance Group

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 (9 months)

• This was a contract role where I was helping to support their current legacy systems so their development teams could concentrate on their next major release of their WriteBiz web application. I was assigned tasks using their corporate Jira system.
• Maintained and enhanced ASP.NET-based web applications supporting enterprise insurance operations.
• Created and updated internal tools using .NET Windows Forms and C#, supporting IT and business teams.
• Heavy interaction with SQL Server and Oracle databases was required as well as heavy use of XML. I also had the opportunity to update current Windows Forms projects for internal IT departme

.Net Developer

TEKsystems

Sep 2019 - Nov 2019 (3 months)

• Developed a C# .NET Windows service using 4.5.2 .NET framework to monitor file locations and assist in early detection of document flow issues. This service connected to a SQL Server 2012 database to save statistical information regarding file movements.
• Built data-driven applications using .NET and REST API integrations, consuming and transforming JSON data.
• Implemented modular and reusable C# components to support scalable application architecture.
• Supporting user access in the Anaplan platform via company ticket system.
• Developed backend logic to support data validation, transformation, and persistence in SQL Server.
• Developed a C# .NET WPF application using 4.5.2 .NET framework to collect user inform

Application Developer

Red Lion Controls

Oct 2014 - Sep 2019 (5 years)

• As the sole Application Developer in the manufacturing department at the York based facility, I handled all aspects of the project development life cycle. Gathered requirements from end users and creating project timelines for deliverables including necessary documentation.
• Architected and developed enterprise-grade .NET applications (C#, WPF, WCF) supporting manufacturing and ERP integration.
• Developed web-based applications using ASP.NET and JavaScript frameworks for shop floor operations.
• Developed an inventory transfer solution using SQL Server 2012 and a .NET WPF C# application. This application queried the company ERP Oracle

Traffic Coordinator

Kellogg Company

Sep 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years 2 months)

• Maintained and enhanced custom .NET applications supporting logistics and warehouse operations.
• Supported real-time data visibility tools built on SQL Server and .NET technologies.
• Worked with the primary supervisor on shift to assist supervising warehouse employees.
• Maintained and upgraded the “AGV HUD” program that I developed when I was a Logistics Supervisor at Kellogg.
• Wrote custom SharePoint pages for the Logistics department.
• Raw materials safety inspections conducted on all ingredient deliveries.

Test Engineer

Red Lion Controls

Jan 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 9 months)

• Wired test heads and test systems used to test manufactured products prior to shipment to distributors.
• Responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing the computers that were used in the automated testing systems.
• Redesigned the production label printing system from the ground up to improve reliability. The software automated the Weber Legitronic software via COM objects to print product labels that were affixed by manufacturing personnel prior to shipment.
• Maintained various Access databases used in the manufacturing division.

Logistics Supervisor

Kellogg Company

Sep 2006 - Mar 2009 (2 years 7 months)

• Responsible for 10-20 people daily in a union environment starting in September 2008.
• Assisted in the installation and an Automated Guided Vehicle system in the plant that was responsible for moving palatized product around the warehouse and to staging bays for loading.
• Developed Web Forms solutions using VB.NET for Raw Material scheduling for the Logistics and Safety departments. Application data was stored in SQL Server.
• Developed the Automated Guided Vehicle Heads Up Display (AGV HUD) using VB.NET and Windows Forms. The application reads all sy

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Systems Analyst

Self employeed

Nov 2004 - Sep 2006 (1 year 11 months)

• Designed and installed networks for small businesses and residential customers.
• Designed and built custom computers for small business and residential customers.
• Converted Cold Fusion applications to VB.NET Web Forms.
• Provided onsite PC repair to customers in Lancaster and Berks County.

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Application Developer

Siemens Medical Solutions

Nov 2003 - Nov 2004 (1 year 1 month)

• Maintained custom Intranet sites for the company using VB.NET and SQL Server.
• Provided first and second level help desk support for tickets related to applications developed by the department for the company.
• Provided websites that allowed business users to extract department relevant information into an Excel workbook for ad-hoc usage.

Application Developer

Cingular Wireless

Jul 2000 - Oct 2003 (3 years 4 months)

• Worked with a team of five individuals responsible for all local solutions currently deployed at the King of Prussia facility.
• Maintained the customer refund system that was built using Active Server Pages with Visual Basic.
• Developed reports using the Business Objects reporting suite with SQL Server 7 databases.

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Associate Software Engineer

Program4 Engineering Inc.

Jul 1997 - Jul 2000 (3 years 1 month)

• This was my externship position for my education at YTI.
• Developed and installed many software applications for use in different food manufacturers in their processing, packing and warehouse facilities.
• Custom Active Server Pages and Visual Basic applications using both Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Dealt directly with clients to gather system requirements and deliver finished applications and end-user training.

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