Braden Mcclean
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic Software Engineer with a proven track record at Alegra Learning, specializing in game and educational portal development. Excelled in cross-platform optimization and backend architecture, utilizing C# and AWS to enhance user engagement. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and agile methodologies, driving process improvements and innovative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Alegra Learning
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Game Development: Developed multiple 2D games using Unity and C#. Integrated innovative mechanics to create engaging educational tools, enhancing interactivity through dynamic gameplay elements.
- Backend Development: Architected backend systems using AWS services and SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance for high-traffic applications.
- Educational Portal Development: Contributed to the development of an Angular-based portal using OpenAPI, providing streamlined access to educational resources for students and educators.
- Daisychain Project: Led the development of "Daisychain," a personalized video conversation simulation that enhances learning by adapting real-time actor responses to user input, creating an immersive educational experience.
- ChatGPT Integration: Integrated ChatGPT into a conversational app aimed at teaching children conversation skills, collaborating with Angular and SQL to store and display conversation artifacts for educators.
- Cross-Platform Optimization: Ensured seamless compatibility across Android, iOS, Web, PC, Mac, and Windows tablets, optimizing for various client-specific needs.
- Team Collaboration: Provided technical training and support to cross-functional teams, improving the creation of structured JSON files and contributing to process improvements.
- Agile Workflow: Actively participated in agile methodologies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Engineering Technician
Chesapeake Energy
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Led the Equipment Reuse and Tank Refurbishment Programs in South Texas, streamlining processes to optimize resource use and reduce costs.
- Developed and maintained the Opinionmeter app, monitoring maintenance activities for generators and compressors across South Texas.
- Managed operations for PAGL, GAPL, Gas lift, and Rod lift systems, including adjusting gas lift injection rates to reduce operating expenses.
- Created predictive water production decline curves using historical data for enhanced operational planning.
Education
Master of Science - Software Development
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
Skills
- Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript, SQL,Python,Java,C
- Frameworks & Tools: Unity, Angular, OpenAPI, AWS
- Database Management: SQL, AWS RDS
- Cross-Platform Development: Android, iOS, Web, PC, Mac, Windows
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Sprint Planning
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration, team training, process optimization
Timeline
Software Engineer
Alegra Learning
01.2022 - 09.2024
Engineering Technician
Chesapeake Energy
01.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Software Development
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Louisiana State University
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