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Bjorn Gott

Inver Grove Heights,MN

Summary

Accomplished Software Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Zoetis, enhancing product development through cybersecurity best practices and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations, significantly improving project outcomes and customer satisfaction. Expert in software architecture and adaptability, consistently delivering beyond expectations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineering Manager

Zoetis
04.2020 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate specific network features into finished products.
  • Cultivated partnerships between engineering, product and UX personnel to create holistically designed final products.
  • Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations.
  • Directly interacted with high-level customers to verify satisfaction and integrate feedback on in-process development projects.
  • Evaluated ongoing development efforts, providing feedback on potential methods of expediting completion and improving final results.

Software Engineer

Performance Livestock Analytics
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.

Senior Linux System Administrator

3M
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
  • Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
  • Drove continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Lead System Administrator

Verizon Wireless
10.2011 - 05.2017
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
  • Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
  • Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
  • Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05.2012

Skills

  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Performance Optimization
  • Product Management
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Software Architecture
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised fully remote team of 8 software engineers.
  • Achieved more frequent builds through effectively implementing agile methodologies with the engineering team.
  • Resolved product issues through QA and consumer testing.

Software

Xcode

VS Code

Android Studio

Interests

Programming

  • Formal education in Java, PHP and C
  • Familiarity with Python, Javascript, Go and Lua as well as others
  • Create home automation routines in Python and Javascript
  • Operate a private git source control server for code collaboration
  • Utilize Android Studio for mobile development
  • Radio CAT control with Bluetooth on ESP32 microcontroller

3D Printing

  • Extensive experience with building and maintaining 3D Printers
  • Experience with 3D design tools such as Fusion 360, FreeCAD and Blender

Personal System Administration Projects

  • Create, support and deploy network services in containers with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Maintain a personal network of Debian/Ubuntu servers for learning and experimentation
  • Familiarity with several networking technologies including VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, mDNS and more
  • Administer various network services such as NGINX, Wireguard and Bind

Timeline

Software Engineering Manager

Zoetis
04.2020 - 07.2023

Software Engineer

Performance Livestock Analytics
11.2019 - 04.2020

Senior Linux System Administrator

3M
06.2017 - 08.2019

Lead System Administrator

Verizon Wireless
10.2011 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of North Dakota

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