Caleb Kuhn
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Innovative software developer with experience in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions to address complex business issues. Skilled in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with a strong ability to adapt to new technologies quickly. Demonstrated success in improving system performance and enhancing functionality through strategic updates and modifications. Committed to collaborating closely with team members to achieve project goals and meet deadlines efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MES Software Developer
Andersen Windows and Doors
Goodyear, AZ
02.2024 - Current
- Integrating our MES process in a new product that had a manual process with pen and paper. Improving the production by 150%.
- Maintained and improved MES software functionality to enhance processes in the manufacturing environment.
- Engaged with stakeholders to define requirements and optimize processes for increased product output and quality.
- Reduced line downtime due to MES issues to less than 5% by efficiently resolving submitted support tickets.
- Partnered with BA to create new processes and redesign system layout to optimize production workflow.
- Worked alongside Scrum Master to prioritize workload and assign tasks to enhance team productivity.
- Established MES support team, enabling developers to focus 20% more time on development tasks.
- Partnered with Electrical Engineering team to facilitate PLC integration and troubleshoot related problems.
Software Developer
General Motors
Chandler, AZ
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed multiple UI screens using React and JavaScript, enhancing user experience and functionality.
- Played an integral role in developing the groundbreaking Integrated Manufacturing Operating System (IMOS) that seamlessly integrates once disparate manufacturing processes into a unified and simplified interface.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail by conducting comprehensive unit testing using jest testing with a passing rate of over 95%.
- Completed 100% security and vulnerability fixes before deploying to the Defense production environment.
- Transitioned application to General Motors Defense, updating documentation and securing accounts and passwords to meet Defense requirements.
- Minimized application down time to less than 5% and resolved customer issues with a 90% success rate.
- Responded to application issues during the L3 Rotation, ensuring availability around the clock.
- Collaborated effectively in an independent team, consistently delivering assigned tasks on time.
- Assumed the role of scrum lead on multiple occasions, effectively reducing team members' workload by up to 10%.
Light Technician (Service Advisor, Parts Associate)
Hubler Acura
Greenwood, IN
11.2015 - 09.2021
- Engaged with customers to identify service needs, provided quotes, and wrote repair orders.
- Coordinated communication between technicians and customers to ensure accurate pricing and part location.
- Reduced the workload on master technicians by up to 25% by pulling check engine codes, handling software updates, programming modules, and assisting in maintenance when they are busy.
- Acknowledged as the go-to problem solver, adept at tackling challenging issues and implementing effective solutions. Played a key role in resolving critical issues to ensure seamless operations.
- Directed operations in the oil change bay, maintaining employee focus on task completion and procedural compliance.
- Trained new employees in Oil change, tire replacement, car washing, cashier, and lot attendant.
- Managed the used cars to ensure they went through every part of the process from getting serviced to being cleaned and photographed at another store.
Education
Bachelors - Computer & Information Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2021
Associates - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2021
Automotive Certificate - Applied Science
Ivy Tech
Indianapolis, IN07-2017
Skills
- MES integration frameworks
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- C#, Java programming
- SQL and database management
- Web development
- React and Angular frameworks
- Nodejs and NET environments
- Spring Boot applications
- Unit testing and debugging
- Testing frameworks like Jest
- Agile methodologies
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes orchestration tools
- Version control with Git
- MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
- Oracle database solutions
- Power BI data visualization
- Software development
- Project management
- Process improvement strategies
- Technical support processes
- Technical support processes
Timeline
MES Software Developer
Andersen Windows and Doors
02.2024 - Current
Software Developer
General Motors
01.2022 - 10.2023
Light Technician (Service Advisor, Parts Associate)
Hubler Acura
11.2015 - 09.2021
Bachelors - Computer & Information Technology
Purdue University
Associates - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
Automotive Certificate - Applied Science
Ivy Tech