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JOHN RUSSELL

Plano,TX

Summary

I am a recent software engineering graduate with a background in IT support, data analytics and industrial controls technology. I am looking for an entry-level software engineer position at a company where I can contribute my skills and grow my career.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cyber Support Technician (Apprentice)/Data Analyst

Divergence Academy
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Volunteered to be an interim data analyst lead on a data science project to predict trends for student aptitude/success rates. Self taught in Power Bi and Excel, I was able to lead and teach an intern on how to plan and create dashboard prototypes while utilizing DAX queries for custom visualizations for the migration over from the current customer relation management system.


  • For the school's new "Cloud Engineering Immersive" program, was tasked with completing/testing the program's official Microsoft Learning Management System(LMS) course (Azure IoT Specialty (AZ-220)) in order to find any bugs(C#) and Bash line errors(Linux) and documenting the solutions in a troubleshooting Q&A for use by technical staff and for students when attending the course.


  • As a Jr. Level Admin; added users/groups in Azure; performed login resets, tracking meetings attendance in Microsoft Teams Administrative Portal as well as implemented email filtering and spam to protect the company from malware.

IT/OT Engineering Technician

Darigold
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • As part of an engineering team, provided onsite and remote engineering technician support in programming and networking to two Dairy Processing/Manufacturing facilities while facilitating strong rapport with union production workers in order to gain feedback and learn/listened about common issues with machines and daily workflow.
  • Managed an industrial distributed computer network with Windows Server 2012 based virtual machines in order to manage multiple virtual servers and remote machinery uptime/downtimes.
  • Helped to manage/update/create UI/X designs for touchscreens and manage/write PLC code (Low Level code) on Main PLC computer involved in tracking machine PLC data from multiple industrial computers (factory floor) which tracked business metrics/KPIs for machine run times and product throughput(Milk Cartons, Milk Levels , etc.).

Field Service Technician

PEDDINGHAUS Corporation
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Installed and troubleshot industrial control systems on CNC robotics.
  • Trained customers and technicians on how to use industrial software.

Field Service Technician

OMAX Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Installed and troubleshot industrial control systems on robotic fabrication machines.
  • Trained customers and technicians on how to use industrial software(CAD based).

Helicopter Engine Mechanic

US ARMY
03.2008 - 03.2016

-Performed helicopter maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Power Bi
  • C#
  • MYSQL
  • Industrial Automation

Certification

January 2023 COMPTIA PROJECT+


December 2022 AXELOS ITIL 4


April 2021 COMPTIA Security+


March 2020 COMPTIA Network+



PROJECTS

Appointment Management System (C#/MYSQL)

Custom CRM application created with WINFORMS that allows consultants to login and manage customer records and appointments(CRUD) as well as view schedules and reports using a MYSQL database.  Other features included are;  welcome splash screen,  login localization (English/Korean),  search functionality, login tracker(success/fail) with timestamps w/ option to export file.     


Capstone Project (C#/MYSQL) Appointment Management System

 The same project above but with MSTEST Unit testing, login input masking, SQL injection input sanitation, additional reports. Required documentation included project plan, test plan, class chart, schema design, and user instructional manual.  


Product Management System(C#)

A WINFORMS application that manages and tracks aviation inventory with ability to ADD/UPDATE/DELETE products and parts. Users can 

view pricing and number of items in stock. Program utilizes a Binding list rather than a SQL backend in order to store information. 


School Mobile App (C# Xamarin/SQLite)

A mock University Mobile App that allows students to plan their college curriculum and schedule.  Students also able to reserve exams and receive notifications of start and end dates utilizing an SQLite database.



Timeline

Cyber Support Technician (Apprentice)/Data Analyst

Divergence Academy
08.2020 - 03.2021

IT/OT Engineering Technician

Darigold
12.2018 - 08.2019

Field Service Technician

PEDDINGHAUS Corporation
01.2018 - 08.2018

Field Service Technician

OMAX Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2017

Helicopter Engine Mechanic

US ARMY
03.2008 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Western Governors University
JOHN RUSSELL