Chad D. Morgan

Summary

Marine Corps veteran with over 20 years of experience designing and implementing software solutions across diverse industries, including transportation, supply chain management, eCommerce, construction, entertainment, non-profit, and event management among others. Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development, GIS applications, multi-tenant SaaS platforms, and complex integrations with Microsoft Azure, with a proven track record of adapting quickly to new technologies and environments to deliver effective solutions. Previously held Department of Defense SECRET and TOP SECRET security clearances.

Skills

• C#
• ASP.NET Core (Blazor, MVC, Razor Pages)
• T-SQL
• Entity Framework Core
• Azure SQL Database
• JavaScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Azure Maps
• CQRS
• Clean Architecture

Experience

• Director of Technology

  MapGraphiX
  Nov 2013 - Present

  Shreveport, LA(Remote)

  • Full Development and IT Infrastructure Management

    Oversaw all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and IT infrastructure, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and reliability of systems.

  • GIS SaaS for Transportation

    Led a team through the full-stack development of an application tailored for the transportation industry, built with ASP.NET MVC and Azure SQL Database for data management and scalability.

  • ETL Automation and Data Integration

    Designed and managed extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes to handle data from CSV files received via FTP and SFTP, leveraging SQL, Azure Runbooks, Function Apps, and Logic Apps to automate workflows, ensure data accuracy, and streamline nightly maintenance tasks.

  • Mapping Integration

    Originally implemented with Google Maps, later migrated the platform to Azure Maps to enhance integration with Azure services, delivering precise geospatial data and route optimization.

  • Primary Technical Point of Contact

    Acted as the main technical liaison for all clients, managing technical inquiries, troubleshooting, and solution deployment, ensuring high client satisfaction and smooth communication.

• Owner / Full Stack .NET Developer

  Pelican Creek Consulting, LLC
  Oct 2008 - Present

  Asheville, NC

  • Multi-Tenant SaaS for Order and Inventory Management

    Developed a Blazor-based application with Azure SQL Database to manage sales orders, purchase orders, products, and raw materials for diverse clients in the beverage industry. The system features inventory tracking, automated communications via Twilio and SendGrid, and planned QuickBooks integration for seamless financial management.

  • Warehouse Tracking Application for Cable and Wire Company

    Developed an ASP.NET Core MVC intranet application integrated with an AS400 system via ODBC to streamline product movement tracking between warehouse stations using scanners and to manage scrap material with external scale integration, enhancing inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

  • Customer Communication Platform for Heavy Equipment Dealership

    Collaborated with a distributed team across the U.S. and Europe to build a customer-facing ASP.NET Core MVC application integrated with internal systems through ASP.NET APIs. Leveraged Entity Framework Core and stored procedures for data management and enabled text communication via Twilio, enhancing customer engagement on work and parts orders.

  • Purchase Order Tracking System for Beverage Industry

    Developed an ASP.NET Core MVC application with Azure SQL as the data store, enabling streamlined order tracking and automated customer communication via SendGrid.

  • Custom eCommerce Solutions for Niche Markets

    Developed AbleCommerce-based applications for the largest live crawfish shipper in the U.S., a prominent home decor and garden company, and a renowned New Orleans bakery. Each application was hosted on IIS with MS SQL Server, tailored to unique market needs, and integrated with solutions like ShipStation for efficient order processing and shipping management.

  • Event Management Applications for Wine Festival, Beer Festival, and Farmers Market

    Developed three ASP.NET MVC applications featuring event management, a CMS for marketing, and ticket sales integration via Authorize.net, providing tailored solutions for ticketing, promotion, and operational management across multiple events for several years.

  • Tourism Bureau Application with Custom CMS

    Developed an ASP.NET MVC application with Entity Framework and MS SQL Server, hosted on a VM, to manage business listings and promotions. Integrated SimpleView APIs for real-time business information and developed a custom CMS to support dynamic promotional content for the tourism bureau.

  • Marketing and Management Platform for Brewery

    Developed an ASP.NET Web Forms application serving as a marketing site with backend management for events, beer/menu listings, and job opportunities. Additionally, implemented a custom blog application using BlogEngine.net to enhance brand engagement.

  • Intranet Application for Reporting and Chargeback Management

    Developed an ASP.NET Web Forms application with MS SQL Server to manage reporting and chargebacks, leveraging exported PeopleSoft data to streamline internal financial tracking and accountability.

  • Educational App Development

    Created and published MathFacts, a C# and XAML-based Windows Phone application to encourage basic math skills in children.

Professional Recognition and Contributions

• Technical ReviewerLearning .NET High-performance Programming by Antonio Esposito
• Communications Partner Award2014 P.R.I.D.E. Awards (Proud Residents Involved in Developing our Economy)