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Shane Hopkins

Newmarket

Summary

Versatile Software Developer with over 10 years of experience designing and developing backend systems, APIs, and scalable web applications. Solid foundation in .NET and distributed architecture principles, with practical experience building performant backend platforms and maintaining data workflows. Strong collaborator with a focus on code quality, reliability, and system integration. Eager to take on complex engineering challenges involving real-time systems and high-availability infrastructure.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Web Developer / Web Master

MHM Publishing Inc.
12.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw maintenance and development of five major publishing websites, ensuring 100% uptime and increasing engagement by 20%.
  • Designed new features and data flows for MHM's flagship Helitrader platform, serving over 200,000 unique users annually.
  • Managed MongoDB-based data systems and integrated dynamic listings, filters, and media delivery pipelines.
  • Automated infrastructure tasks and deployments using PowerShell and Git-based workflows.

Intermediate Developer

Newmarket Group
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Rebuilt legacy software and internal services using .NET and ASP.NET, supporting scalable automation for accounting and fulfillment teams.
  • Created and maintained RESTful APIs, facilitating communication between microservices and internal systems.
  • Contributed to the stability and performance of long-running processes involving large data sets.

Project Manager

C & B Display Packaging
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Led implementation of a new ERP platform for 75+ employees, improving data integrity and operational efficiency.
  • Extracted and standardized legacy business logic from outdated systems, improving production analytics and reporting.

Software Developer

Sym-Tech Dealer Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Developed internal and external claims applications using ASP.NET and SQL Server, handling 1,000+ claims weekly.
  • Coordinated QA and UAT processes to ensure high reliability across systems used by over 50,000 customers.

Systems Analyst (Internship)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Enhanced performance of batch processes for 10M+ transactions, increasing processing efficiency by 25%.
  • Facilitated testing and cross-team collaboration to ensure system readiness and compliance.

Junior Developer

RADCOMM
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Delivered client-side logic for hardware-integrated web applications, reducing debugging time by 30%.
  • Collaborated with engineers on interfacing with low-level system components and native code libraries.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems Technology: Systems Analyst

Sheridan College Institute of Technology
Oakville, ON
01.2012

Skills

  • Languages: C#, JavaScript, SQL, PowerShell, PHP, Python
  • Frameworks: NET Core, ASPNET, Nodejs, React
  • Messaging & APIs: REST APIs, Web Services
  • Databases: MongoDB, SQL Server
  • Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Visual Studio
  • Concurrency & Performance: Asynchronous programming, multithreading
  • Other: Video/media processing awareness, secure backend practices

Timeline

Web Developer / Web Master

MHM Publishing Inc.
12.2020 - Current

Intermediate Developer

Newmarket Group
06.2016 - 12.2020

Project Manager

C & B Display Packaging
01.2015 - 06.2016

Software Developer

Sym-Tech Dealer Services
01.2011 - 01.2015

Systems Analyst (Internship)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
01.2010 - 01.2011

Junior Developer

RADCOMM
01.2009 - 01.2010

Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems Technology: Systems Analyst

Sheridan College Institute of Technology
Shane Hopkins