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
C/C
Qt/QML
Web-based software engineering
User Experience Design
JavaScript
Networking
Hardware integration
Agile
Linux
New employee mentoring
Software Development
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.