Tom Hollins
Highly accomplished and results-driven Software Development Manager with 25 years of experience leading and managing software development teams and projects across diverse industries. Proven expertise in full software development lifecycle, project management, team leadership, and technical problem-solving. Extensive experience with various programming languages, platforms, and technologies, including Salesforce, ERP systems, and web applications. Adept at driving innovation, optimizing processes, and delivering high-quality solutions.
Apex, C++, Java, C, C#
Windows, Linux, Salesforce
PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, AWS Aurora
Leadership
Direct management of on-shore and off-shore teams in a remote and hybrid Agile and non-agile environment.
Direct management of software developers, QA, and support personnel.
Project management leading greenfield and brown field projects to successful completion. Cradle to grave SDLC.
DevOps experience with Git, Copado, Gearset, Docker along with SOX compliance software auditing.
Software Engineering
Salesforce development with Apex, Unit testing, Flows, Triggers, High Volume Platform Events, LWC, Javascript, Custom Object creation and maintenance. Modified Rootstock ERP package for various clients. External integrations with Workato. Third party Logistics integrations. Payment processing with Stripe and Paytrace.
Large retailer POS maintenance with C++ and Java. Card reader development with Fipay. Led store expansion project. Linux, Windows, Web, PCI mitigation.
New development and bug fixes for a large cheese manufacturer. Resolved issues related to PLC programming. Migration from VB.net to C#. Web forms with Aurelia, Typescript and C#. Windows.
POS, fuel controller, payment gateway expansion and maintenance for one of the largest truckstop companies. Onboarded, expanded, and maintained 2 million line multi-threaded codebase from vendor. Integration with payment gateway and trucking industry cards. WinPOS with POS touch terminals, Linux SUSE, ASP.NET.
Multi-year dispenser, spectrophotometer, and POS integration projects with largest paint manufacturer. Recipient of Corporate Tech Award. Spectrophotometer project maintenance. Expansion and maintenance of color standards projects. Creation of support and calibration applications to assist hardware maintenance technicians in the field.
Salesforce Developer
DevOps, Apex Development, Platform Events, Flows, Triggers, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, LWC, Javascript, virtually all areas of development from low code to full code.
Programmed projects, provided production support and troubleshooting for small to Fortune 500 clients.
Git, Gearset, Copado, VS Code, Salesforce Inspector, Workato, Postman.
Integration with various Third Party Logistics, CVent, BigCommerce, AWS Aurora, Stripe, Paytrace.
Devil's Tower
SKILLS AND TOOLS
Programming Languages: C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, VB.Net, Apex, TypeScript
Platforms: Linux, Windows, Web, Salesforce, ERP Systems
Tools: Git/Gitlab, Copado, Gearset, Postman, Fisheye, Jira, Docker, GCP, Kibana, VSTS, Team Foundation Server
Methodologies: Agile, SDLC, DevOps
Management: Team Leadership, Project Management, Mentoring, Process Optimization, Requirements Analysis
Operating systems: Salesforce, Linux, iOS, Free/MS/PCDOS, DOSEmu, Windows All, Unix, AIX, Windows Terminal Server, PalmOS, OSX, WinPOS, X Window, OS/9 (RTOS), AIX, Windows CE
Databases: Salesforce SOQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL), MS SQL Server, Centura SQL Base, Progress DB, MySQL, Lotus Notes
Tools/Frameworks: Git, Copado, Gearset, Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse, Salesforce Inspector, Workato (ETL), Jira, Fisheye, Docker, MVC, WPF, UWP, .NET, PXE, Struts 2, Maven, AJAX, Samba, Apache, FTP, JVM, Crystal reports, JSP.
Grand Tetons
Everything else
Outside of office hours
Anything Tek
I am interested in all industries. I love applying technology to create new products, processes and automation. Leading and mentoring developers to keep the team focused productive and happy. From chips to systems, programming to management, I have done it all. If you are looking for a self starter and leader then you can count on me to take the product to completion.