Brian Cheek
Dover,NH
Summary
Diligent Software Engineer experienced with helping create detailed application codes and design. Extensive collaboration with development team to draft and test programs for in-field rollout. Adept at using JavaScript/Typescript, Java/Spring and other programming languages to produce clean code. Offers specialized talent for refactoring legacy codebase to enhance readability and maintainability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer | Tech Associate
Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2023 - Current
- Saved billing team 19 hours a week and reduced technology costs 80% by rewriting software application for handling billing errors.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Stood up Lambdas, SNS Topics, and SQS queues to handle document ingestion workflow
- Added functionality to Spring Boot REST API microservices, libraries and plugins to move data through the workflow
- Wrote and consumed SOAP and REST APIs.
- Integrated existing Java/Spring Boot microservices with serverless application (AWS)
- Refactored code using clean principles and design patterns to improve readability and maintainability
- Created wiki documentation, including step-by-step instructions and Lucid charts
- Actively engaged in Agile meetings, both as leader and contributing member.
Founder, Guide, Board Member
Acton Academy Seacoast
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Coached 6 staff members and 40 students in growth mindset and Socratic method.
- Implemented conflict resolution system across all 3 studios.
Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams Realty and Compass Real Estate
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
- Sold over $20 Million in real estate each year for eight consecutive years
- Systematized transaction management to improve client experience
- Coached other realtors to increase their production and level of satisfaction with their careers.
Founder & President
A Plus Home Tutors
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 20+ tutors serving 3 counties in SF Bay Area
- Created web-based software application to manage business processes from end to end
- Managed a team of offshore developers in creation of software
- Took application live on server and implemented into company workflows
Education
Computer - Programming
Technical Boot Camp, Self Taught
Dover, NH12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Requirements Documentation
- Collaborative Development Planning
- Feature and Application Implementation
- Technical Documentation
- Typescript, JavaScript, Java, Gosu, SQL, Python
- Frameworks: Node, Express, OpenAPI, React, AWS Serverless, Spring Boot, REST & SOAP APIs
- Other Tools: Postman, SOAP UI, NoSQL Workbench, MySQL Workbench, Rancher, Splunk, Git/GitHub, Bamboo
Timeline
Software Engineer | Tech Associate
Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2023 - Current
Founder, Guide, Board Member
Acton Academy Seacoast
04.2020 - 07.2023
Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams Realty and Compass Real Estate
01.2012 - 01.2022
Founder & President
A Plus Home Tutors
01.2005 - 01.2012
Computer - Programming
Technical Boot Camp, Self Taught
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Pennsylvania State University
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