Donovan Jackson

· Redesigned and developed 7+ applications from over 3 countries while adapting to multiple technologies and securely upgrading dependencies.

· Spearheaded an effort to replace an outdated service connection call with SOAP UI technology within a strict deadline to save the company thousands of dollars.

· Single-handedly crafted APIs for a multi-million-dollar application that processes transactions involving the transportation of automobiles across North America and Australia.

· Accelerated multiple projects through self-teaching various skills, such as Java coding, AngularJS coding, PCF deployments, sonar scans, pipeline development, UI design, and Maven integration.

· Mentored newly hired employees and guided them to how to review pull requests, build and compile Java code, run Docker images, write J Unit tests, and various other key concepts of the team’s software development strategy.

· Facilitated Agile scrum meetings for a team of 10+ members to handle production tickets for Australian applications.

· Assigned duties appropriately and opened meeting calls to discuss statuses and showstoppers that blocked team members from completing user stories.

· Stepped up and volunteered to join the QA testers for 6+ weeks to assist undermanned team and acquire the test coverage necessary for QA sign off.

· Created Java back-end and Angular front-end tests while applying developer knowledge to instruct QA testers on how to generate specific test case scenarios.

· Owned and sustained 4-6+ applications while maintaining their security stars to generate more funding for the company.

· Communicated with dealers across the world on their respective applications to update requirements and implement thorough code changes.

· Deployed robust code to production servers after devising deployment plans and engaging with the change advisory board (CAB) to approve newly developed enhancements.

· Introduced children to programming while establishing a playful environment to stimulate interest in pursuing a career in the engineering field.

· Built personal laptops with students and taught C++, Java, and Python concepts to children ranging from 13-18