Resume

Education

University of Calgary
2013 - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering

Summary of Skills

  • A full stack web developer, from back-ends in C#, Ruby on Rails, and Node.js, to front-ends using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and a variety of other necessary technologies.
  • Deployed, and maintained web applications on cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Heroku.
  • Practical knowledge of a variety of databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL.
  • Ability and interest to learn new tools, languages, and libraries quickly and thoroughly.
  • Background with a variety of development methods and processes ranging from Waterfall to Agile.
  • Years of experience using Git and various other systems for version control and source code management.
  • Proficiency using Windows, Linux, and OS X development environments, as well as Windows and Linux server administration.
  • Strong technical communication skills while interacting with customers and team members.
  • An effective problem solver and will dig and debug until a solution is found.

Work Experience

Aug 2015 - Present
Trumpet Interactive, Calgary, Alberta
Lead Front End Web and Mobile Application Developer

  • Leads the front end development team at this startup to create innovative web and mobile applications.
  • Utilizes Ruby on Rails, React, jQuery, Node.js, and REST APIs.
  • Developing a mobile application for iOS and Android using React Native.
  • Implemented a strict deployment process to ensure high availability and production functionality.
  • Plays a pivotal role in deciding the business direction and feature priority.
  • Reviewed business and sales data to verify development decisions based on user feedback.
  • Uses Scrum methodologies to ensure quick turnaround and efficient workflow within the development team.

Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
Ripple Group Inc, Calgary, Alberta
Computer Software Programmer and Web Developer

  • Developed applications and websites using C#, .NET, JavaScript, and other web languages.
  • Utilized tools including Git, Visual Studio and ReSharper on a daily basis.
  • Worked with a variety of frameworks and libraries such as AngualarJS, jQuery, Bootstrap and Entity Framework.
  • Deployed to staging and production environments on both Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure through Git.
  • Focused on high quality, efficient code while working in a detail oriented, fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and evolving requirements.

Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
Hitachi ID Systems, Calgary, Alberta
Solutions Architect

  • Provided security solutions to customers over the course of long-term projects with a web-based identity, password, and access management suite.
  • Performed large scale software deployments to enterprise production environments on globally distributed networks.
  • Solutions ranged from simple installation and configuration, to intricate solutions using custom Python scripts to match the appropriate business logic required by the customer.
  • Setup and managed Windows and Linux servers, and made use of administrative and development tools including IIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Mercurial and PyCharm.
  • Worked individually, as well as with teams, to turn concepts into completed projects.
  • Wrote extensive technical documentation for projects, including estimates, solution designs and exit documentation.
  • Travelled internationally to work with customers on-site in Europe.

Jul 2013 - Feb 2014, May 2012 - Aug 2012
Hitachi ID Systems, Calgary, Alberta
Technical Support Analyst

  • Worked one-on-one with system administrators to solve complex configuration and programming problems.
  • Debugged and troubleshot code, working continuously with the customer until a complete solution was found.
  • Effectively communicated technical information verbally as well on paper, in emails, bug reports, and knowledge base articles.
  • Required the ability to research and problem solve quickly while providing the customer with a friendly and professional interaction.
  • Necessitated knowledge of information security, intrusion prevention, and server hardening due to the sensitive nature of the industry.
  • Developed an internal website for managing potential employee applications using PHP and JavaScript.
  • Implemented functionality for the open source project TooFast.