John Russell Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Springfield, Missouri, United States (Remote)

Knoxville Metropolitan Area (Remote)

Developed and maintained efficient and robust REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot for the Department ofHealth and Human Services’s PECOS website re-writeUsed the MyBatis framework to quickly and efficiently define interactions between microservices and thePostgreSQL databaseUtilized common object oriented design patterns and good code practices to ensure readability, efficacy, and extensibility of new codeRefactored existing code to ensure old code matched new code qualityMaximized code reliability by following Test Driven Development utilizing the JUnit and Mockito frameworksAuthored data validation rules for data passed from the front-end to the back-end using the Drools platformElevated white paper design documents to create detailed standardized processes and procedures forimplementation and rollout of new code featuresCollaborated with cross-functional teams in a SAFe Agile development environment to maximize developmentuptime and ensure timely code deliveryEnsured proper control of code and adherence to SAFe principles by making use of the Atlassian Tool Suite - JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Worked as a member of the employee technology service desk, providing technical support for both hardware and software to employees of all levelsWorked closely with development teams to streamline, document, and automate software product support and reporting processes Designed and implemented Ruby scripts to automate log parsing and information gathering from production servers using the SSHKit GemFacilitated productivity by authoring PowerShell scripts to automate installation of core software on newly deployed virtual machines and computersSignificantly reduced account setup time by developing scripts in PowerShell using Active Directory module to streamline user account management

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Contributed features to image processing software for use in airports and other security checkpoints around the country using C# with the .NET and ActiViz frameworksDesigned, document, and implement an automated process for updating and compiling critical libraries using CMake and PowerShell, eliminating the need for purchasing expensive support contractsLed the development of a proof-of-concept record-keeping system and file storage format for security scan images by modifying a C# library used for medical imaging data, demonstrating the business feasibility of assigning a full development team to the project

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Computer Science

3.88 GPA

Computer Science

Computer Science

4.0 GPA

Education record

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