Benjamin Kent
Lehi,UT
Summary
Accomplished software engineer with expertise in diverse programming languages. Led architecture redesign initiatives that significantly reduced deployment time and enhanced system performance. Proficient in AWS and microservices, specializing in scalable solutions. Effective communicator with a track record of fostering collaboration across teams to drive innovation and meet project objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer III
Breeze Airways
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented REST APIs and microservices architecture, enhancing system integration and flexibility.
- Developed scalable web applications using Ruby and Golang, accommodating increasing user demands.
- Managed databases using MongoDB and PostgreSQL for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Designed user interfaces with Angular, improving user engagement and satisfaction.
- Monitored application performance with NewRelic to ensure optimal functionality.
Staff Software Engineer
National Electronic Attachments
Remote
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Engineered scalable system with C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, MongoDB, and AWS, enhancing application performance.
- Established CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 80%.
- Spearheaded architecture redesign for dental insurance claim processing, improving transaction handling for high-volume workloads.
- Created Python address parsing service integrated with USPS validation API, streamlining address validation processes.
Software Engineer II
Henry Schein Inc.
American Fork, UT
01.2014 - 07.2021
- Engineered microservices with Spring Boot and Node.js to process millions of dental insurance transactions, enhancing transaction handling capacity.
- Implemented RabbitMQ to enable asynchronous data flow and optimize inter-service communication, improving system responsiveness.
- Developed custom EDI X12 data parser using Java Reflection API with Hibernate/Spring JPA persistence, streamlining data integration processes.
- Created extensive test suites with JUnit and Mockito, achieving over 85% code coverage.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Henry Schein Inc.
American Fork, UT
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Led acceptance testing for major system rewrites, ensuring system reliability through performance and stress testing.
- Utilized AppDynamics and JMeter for performance monitoring and load testing, enhancing overall system stability.
- Implemented automated testing frameworks, achieving 99.9% uptime for insurance claim services.
Education
BS Technology Management -
Utah Valley University
Skills
- Java, C#, Python, Ruby, Golang, JavaScript
- Spring Boot and ASPNET
- Angular and React
- Nodejs and REST/SOAP APIs
- PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server
- Redis and RabbitMQ
- Kafka and GraphQL
- AWS services: EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Application monitoring: NewRelic and AppDynamics
- JUnit and Mockito
Certifications And Education
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate
- Microsoft SQL Server 70-461
- Oracle Certified Java SE 11 Developer
- BS Technology Management - Utah Valley University (Cum Laude, Dean's List)
Timeline
Software Engineer III
Breeze Airways
06.2023 - Current
Staff Software Engineer
National Electronic Attachments
07.2021 - 06.2023
Software Engineer II
Henry Schein Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2021
Quality Assurance Engineer
Henry Schein Inc.
02.2011 - 01.2014
BS Technology Management -
Utah Valley University