Brody Prestwich
Clinton,UT
Summary
Adept IT Specialist with a proven track record at Hill Air-force Base, enhancing productivity through innovative system designs and efficient database solutions. Excelled in front-end and back-end development, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and a keen ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Expert in Rust, Kotlin, Typescript/React, Python, and Linux, with a flair for leading teams towards achieving exceptional results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Hill Airforce Base
01.2021 - Current
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, Typescript, Kotlin/Spring boot, and Rust languages.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
- Enhanced user experience with intuitive interface design and responsive web applications.
- Increased pipeline releasing and bug fix turn around to < 1 week.
Tier 3 Software Support Engineer
Accela Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked With MSSQL and Oracle Databases.
- Used JavaScript to debug and gather data.
- Interacted with customers reports to find and fix software issues.
- Built and restored customers website and database on an Azure virtual machine.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly resolving software issues and providing professional support.
- Improved team productivity with consistent communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among peers.
Software Engineer
SpotterRF
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Wrote Python tests testing RESTful API endpoints, and UI features with Selenium.
- Used Golang to add and test features in our Application's back-end.
- Created icons with GIMP and Canva.
- Created our Gin/Golang back-end for our manufacturing department to keep track of product tests.
- Created features with PUG, LESS, and Javascript for our front-end.
- Provided Linux support to other coworkers and SpotterRF servers.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
Web Adviser
Bluehost
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Fixed various types of WordPress site issues
- Opened FTP/SSH connections for customers
- Created and restored backups for customers
- Help setup email accounts for different email clients
- Worked with difficult customers to solve various issues
- Handled approximately 32 calls a day dealing with different challenges the customers were facing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Western Governors University
UT09.2019
Skills
- Creating back-ends with Rust, and Java/Kotlin in Spring
- Using Python for general prototyping, HTTP servers, scripting, database manipulation, and testing
- Creating front-ends with React/Nextjs, MUI/tailwind CSS, and Dioxus/Rust
- Using SurrealDB, Mysql, Postgresql, or SQLite for data storage
- Creating Android app's using kotlin/Java
- Linux specialist
- 6 years of RESTful experience
- Using Youtrack, Gitlab, Bugzilla, and Jira for project management
- Creating pipelines in Gitlab for Building, testing, and releasing applications
- Debugging networks and applications
- Technical Documentation for apps, networks, security, social protocols
- Videoconferencing and online engagement through zoom/mattermost/slack
- Worked with various Scrum and XP methodologies and teams
Timeline
Software Engineer
Hill Airforce Base
01.2021 - Current
Tier 3 Software Support Engineer
Accela Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2020
Software Engineer
SpotterRF
12.2016 - 09.2018
Web Adviser
Bluehost
04.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Software Development
Western Governors University
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