Joel Bailie

Software developer & test engineer with 25+ years of experience designing, developing, & supporting enterprise software solutions. Extensive expertise in Epicor ERP (Epicor 10 and Kinetic), C#, VB.NET, SQL Server, application integration, process automation, & software testing. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, eliminating production holdups, & delivering business-critical applications that enhance manufacturing, accounting, engineering, & customer service operations.

ERP Developer - E.D. Bullard - Cynthiana, KY

(2020-02 - 2026-01)

Developed & maintained Epicor ERP customizations, integrations, & business applications supporting manufacturing, accounting, engineering, & customer service functions.

• Optimized manufacturing processing time by approx. one min./unit through improvements to Epicor customizations.
• Reduced Epicor BAQ runtime from 56 to 2 seconds, eliminating a bottleneck affecting four production lines & 15 users.
• Crafted a custom Accounts Payable import solution in Epicor Kinetic using C#, enabling automated payment processing via Excel.
• Created inventory search functionality allowing users to rapidly identify active/inactive parts across the enterprise inventory system.
• Designed & deployed multiple C# desktop applications supporting business operations & workflow automation.
• Developed a COVID-era visitor management system that automated SQL-based entry tracking & daily reporting to management.
• Independently learned & mastered Epicor ERP during the transition to remote work.

Test Engineer - Dormakaba - Lexington, KY

(2015-05 - 2019-05)

Developed software tools, testing solutions, & automation systems supporting electronic security & access control products.

• Delivered a major software product in 7 months, ahead of management's projected 12-month timeline, by reverse engineering product functionality & requirements.
• Developed internal software tools used across multiple departments to improve efficiency & product support.
• Designed automated testing solutions using Python to validate product functionality & technical documentation.
• Created test scripts & procedures supporting hardware & software validation efforts.
• Authored comprehensive test plans & managed testing activities using Jira and TestRail.

Software Engineer - Dormakaba

(2000-08 - 2015-05)

Led software development initiatives for elect. security products while mentoring & supporting cross-functional development teams.

• Reverse engineered LaGard security lock products & developed software supporting ComboGard Pro & AuditGard platforms.
• Designed, deployed, & maintained desktop software applications using C# & VB.NET.
• Mentored teams of 3–5 engineers on development practices, product architecture, troubleshooting, & software quality.
• Conducted code reviews & technical coaching to improve maintainability, performance, & development standards.
• Coordinated development & testing efforts, communicating project progress, risks, & milestones to management.

B.Sc. - Computer Science - Kentucky State University (2001)