Software Developer
I have over 10+ years of experience in the Software Development space, with roles in both Quality Assurance and Web Development. While QA is definitely an important aspect of the SDLC, and I have learned many things through my years as QA Engineer, my interest has always been within the Development component of the life cycle.
My software career started with Business Objects (an SAP company), performing QA for a desktop application aimed at building usable business dashboards.
But, my Web Development career had not taken off until I joined Zovio (formerly Bridgepoint Education). This is where I was exposed to the web dev world by working with Web Developers doing QA on a number of Marketing-based websites. While doing testing, I always had a curiosity on how things had worked under the hood. Eventually, my curiosity and willingness to learn presented me with the opportunity of being a Software Developer and doing dev work on the sites that I had previously tested.
As a Software Developer with Zovio, I worked on a variety of web applications. These included Marketing-based websites designed to attract organic leads, a lead management application, and I also had the opportunity to take the lead on our university online application portal.
After my time with Zovio, I was given the opportunity at ServiceNow, where I was part of a QA team that was responsible for testing newly revamped user interfaces of the ServiceNow platform.
In my most recent and current role as Web Developer at Kauffman and Associates, Inc., I was presented with an opportunity to develop a modernized version of the company's "work order system". Starting from the ground up, the goal was to migrate away from a legacy application which had an outdated UI. In turn, this has helped internal employees seamlessly manage their day-to-day duties with a more modern, user-friendly interface. Since the goal was to modernize the application, the front-end stack of choice was Vue.js/Nuxt.js using Vuetify.
I currently spend my free time keeping my development skills sharp by working on personal web projects geared towards my own personal hobbies and interests. But outside of the software world, I enjoy watching live sports, including NBA, MLB, and Formula 1. I also enjoy the outdoors, spending time with my wife and our dog, and working on my cars.
Please see my work experience to learn more about me.