Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summary
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Woodworking, Masonry, Welding, Blacksmithing
SoftwareEngineer

Jonathan Pence

Software Engineer
Indianapolis,IN

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Staff Software Engineer

VIAVI
Indianapolis, IN
06.2005 - 07.2021
  • Developed multiple generations of hand-held test equipment for telecommunications technicians.
  • Worked with multiple stakeholders to develop foundational application and UI frameworks used across multiple products and business units.
  • Wrote highly maintainable, solid code for embedded systems, forming core frameworks and earning consistent praise from subsequent developers.
  • Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality.
  • Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Served as subject matter expert on Qt/QML and UI/UX design.
  • Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.

Software Engineering Co-Op Student

Acterna
Roanoke, VA
06.2004 - 12.2004
  • Developed hardware and software solutions to automate design verification testing.
  • Collaborated effectively with members of hardware and software development teams and personnel in other departments.
  • Constructed EMC test chamber.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2000 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2000 - 12.2003

Skills

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Summary

Software engineer with 17 years of experience in network enablement, developing testing products and services for broadband/IP network operators to build and maintain their networks. Proven ability to leverage full-stack knowledge and experience to deliver industry-leading products with innovative features. Extensive experience in UX design and developing UI frameworks, as well as embedded system architectures and numerous networking technologies.

Timeline

Staff Software Engineer

VIAVI
06.2005 - 07.2021

Software Engineering Co-Op Student

Acterna
06.2004 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Virginia Tech
08.2000 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Virginia Tech
08.2000 - 12.2003

Woodworking, Masonry, Welding, Blacksmithing

I harvest, mill, & cure my own lumber to make quality items of both practical and recreational use.

I design molds and then pour and smooth concrete for retaining walls, steps & sidewalks as a hobby

I can apply brick/rock facades to walls or build brick structures from the ground-up as well as tuck point the mortar.

As a necessity for other hobbies, I learned how to weld

Purely recreational, I sometimes attend blacksmithing classes, which is an interest I hope to explore more in the future.

Jonathan PenceSoftware Engineer