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John Rodgers
Broken Arrow
Summary
Results-driven Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Agile methodologies and team leadership. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and enhance software development processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Software Engineer
FlightSafety
Broken Arrow, OK
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Analyzed user requirements and developed tailored software solutions for flight simulation systems.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and bolster reliability standards.
- Managed source code repositories, enforcing version control policies and facilitating efficient collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular code reviews and constructive feedback sessions among team members.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to achieve on-schedule delivery of superior software solutions.
- Consistently met project deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders.
- Designed and implemented automated testing solutions, focusing on thorough coverage and mitigation of potential regression issues.
Development Operations Manager
FlightSafety
Broken Arrow, OK
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Streamlined development processes to enhance operational efficiency across multiple teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards.
- Developed training materials and led sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge retention.
- Evaluated new tools and technologies, recommending solutions that improved team productivity.
- Oversaw risk management strategies, mitigating potential issues related to development operations.
- Analyzed performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Software Engineer
FlightSafety
Broken Arrow, OK
05.2004 - 05.2020
- Led software development projects to enhance flight simulation systems and improve training outcomes.
- Designed and implemented algorithms for real-time data processing in aviation applications.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in coding standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate user feedback into software enhancements for improved usability.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
- Refactored legacy codebases for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing code quality across all projects handled by the team.
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
- Implemented automated build and deployment processes to streamline release management procedures.
IT Technician
FlightSafety
Broken Arrow, OK
08.1998 - 03.2004
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues for diverse aviation training systems.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for flight simulation equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and maintenance procedures, fostering team development.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows, enhancing efficiency in troubleshooting and repair tasks.
- Managed inventory of IT supplies, ensuring timely availability of components for seamless operations.
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Provided remote technical support, resolving issues quickly without requiring onsite visits whenever possible.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Conducted regular preventive maintenance on hardware equipment, prolonging lifespan while minimizing unexpected failures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Team leadership
- Network security
- Oral and written communications
- Scrum methodology
- JIRA
- Agile methodologies
- Python
- Git proficiency
- Scripting languages: PHP, python, javascript
- Software development lifecycle
- Project documentation
- Technical reporting
- Technical documentation
- Code development
- Stakeholder communication
- Requirements gathering
- Software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Linux
- Software development
- Coding standards
- Code reviews
- Software documentation
- System administration
- Microsoft NET
- Agile methodology expertise
- Software architecture design
- Continuous integration and deployment
- Code review proficiency
- Version control systems
- Strong debugging
- Technical documentation writing
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Risk assessment
- User acceptance testing
- Object-oriented programming
Interests
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer
FlightSafety
05.2022 - 05.2025
Development Operations Manager
FlightSafety
05.2020 - 05.2022
Software Engineer
FlightSafety
05.2004 - 05.2020
IT Technician
FlightSafety
08.1998 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Community College