Grady Algire

Continued in a part-time software development role following completion of a prior co-op, maintaining ownership of active systems and ongoing projects. Develop and enhance internal applications using Progress OpenEdge ABL (4GL), Angular, Swagger APIs, and the Progress database. Build and extend operational and financial reports supporting inventory and finance teams, investigate and resolve automation errors to improve system reliability, and perform unit testing to ensure stability and accuracy. Collaborate closely with internal teams to support continued development and production operations.

Completed a third co-op rotation with expanded responsibility, operating at a junior developer level on business-critical systems supporting inventory and finance operations. Developed, enhanced, and maintained internal applications using Progress OpenEdge ABL (4GL), Angular, Swagger APIs, and the Progress database. Implemented customer-requested features, built complex operational and financial reports, and resolved production automation failures. Served as the primary contact and subject-matter resource for a reporting system analyzing time between shift activities. Closed 90+ GitHub-tracked issues across new features, defect resolution, and process improvements. Led a full-stack and physical initiative to centralize company tagging data through the internal wiki, improving cross-team accessibility. Conducted unit testing, diagnosed system errors, collaborated directly with customers to clarify requirements, and consistently delivered reliable solutions, earning strong feedback for ownership and communication.

Completed a second co-op focused on core application development and EDI support within a manufacturing ERP environment. Developed and maintained internal software using Progress OpenEdge ABL (4GL) and the Progress database, and built and enhanced reports supporting operational and business workflows. Supported Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes by troubleshooting data flow issues and ensuring accurate integration with customer and vendor systems. Assisted with automation validation to maintain reliable system performance and collaborated with end users and internal teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Design, develop, and maintain internal business systems and customer-facing software, including ERP and web applications. Translate business requirements into technical specifications, write and modify code, and handle testing, debugging, and deployment. Collaborate with end users and management to define solutions, prepare detailed program specifications, and ensure accurate data integration across interconnected systems. Coordinate installations, validate configurations, and implement improvements to ensure reliable, high-performing applications.