Jonathan Blas
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dynamic, goal-oriented, forward-thinking IT professional with 10 years of experience in developing, testing, and implementing custom applications. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements. Skilled in conducting user acceptance testing, training end-users on solutions, and maintaining documentation to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Software Engineer 2
HII-NNS
12.2023 - Current
- Developed, maintained, and enhanced software applications for advanced shipbuilding systems using SAP and Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Troubleshooted and debugged various issues with software and systems.
- Implemented automated testing frameworks to improve code quality and reduce defects.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Developed technical documentation for software applications, facilitating knowledge transfer and user testing.
Web Developer II
Riverside Heath System
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Transitioned to Web Developer II due to organization restructure.
- Develop, integrate, test, implement and maintain custom web based applications using SQL, ColdFusion, and Javascript for the purpose of making health system processes more efficient.
- Routinely enhance existing web applications throughout the health system.
- Maintain product infrastructure and proactively provide solutions for future company endeavors.
- Collaboratively identify and propose opportunities and solutions to various areas of the health system.
Lead Web Developer
Riverside Heath System
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed, integrated, tested, implemented and maintained custom web based applications using SQL, ColdFusion, and Javascript.
- Provided support for internally developed web based applications.
- Designed and programmed software independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of Internet/intranet web sites and web applications.
- Trained and mentored new and current team members on coding knowledge and best practices.
Web Developer
Riverside Heath System
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Converted paper forms to web forms and built and supported custom web applications for various departments across the health system using SQL, ColdFusion, and Javascript.
- Leveraged content management system (Commonspot by Paperthin) to maintain up-to-date content was available on the employee Intranet.
- Monitored the Web Team Outlook mailbox for requests from users, enhancements, and user reported issues.
- Led team member content contributor trainings and focus group initiatives. Created the training manual for content contributor trainings.
Student IT Technician
Christopher Newport University
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Troubleshooted and solved issues on audio/visual equipment in classrooms.
- Assisted faculty, staff and students with operation of classroom equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on classroom technological equipment.
- Conducted training on the use of IT and instructional equipment.
- Provided desktop support for various faculty members and students.
Junior Student Systems Administrator
Christopher Newport University
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted CNU Systems Administrators and Analysts with various IT tasks.
- Researched and resolved various systems problems.
- Provided faculty, staff, and students with solutions for various network and systems issues.
IT Specialist
The Jacobs Group
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Consolidated thousands of current client resumes and Curriculum vitae (CV) in a single location and group based on medical position.
- Leveraged Fleetware Database Software to enter and manage client information.
- Worked closely with Fleetware technicians to personalize Fleetware Software for the Jacobs Group.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2013
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA05-2010
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Research
- Software Testing
- System Administration
- Technical Documentation
- SQL
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- jQuery/Ajax
- Java
- PHP
- C#
- Net
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Azure DevOps
- Windows 7-10
- iOS/macOS
- Microsoft Suite
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDCC)
- Agile Methodology
- Waterfall Methodology
- Scrum
- AI
Accomplishments
2025 Q4 Excellence in Action Honoree
Nominated for EIA for the category, Commitment to Performance, in support of EWM Code Complete.
2024 Q2 Excellence in Action Honoree
Nominated for EIA for the category, Lead the Way, in support of Team Thunderdome OneNote.
2024 Q2 Excellence in Action Honoree
Nominated for EIA for the category, Execute Efficiently, in support of SAP Fiori - Powder Coat Process.
Champion of Caring February 2023
Nominated as a Champion of Caring (a recognition program within Riverside) in February 2023 for taking the time to assist and explain to the MyShift team why an issue was occurring within their web application and how to resolve the issue.
Champion of Caring November 2018
Nominated as a Champion of Caring in November 2018 for assisting a team member helping and teaching/explaining in a way that allowed them to easily transition from the helpdesk to the web development team.
Champion of Caring August 2014
Nominated as a Champion of Caring in August 2014 for assisting a team member with updating information on the Riverside Intranet after several days of getting no responses from other points of contact within the organization.
Riverside Shared Solutions Award January 2018
Winner of the 2018 Riverside Shared Solutions Award in the People category by working with a team to develop an application to create, route, review, and approve provider contracts in the health system. The application saved the health system an estimated $160,000 based on reducing delays in provider start dates.
Collaboratively saved the organization approximately $2 million over the course of my time with the Web Development team.
Affiliations
Guam Society of America
- 2000 - Present
- 501C3 Non-profit organization promoting education, cultural awareness, and language for the U.S. Territory of Guam
- www.guamsocietyinc.org
Certification
Sitecore Experience Solution 9 Developer Certification Sitecore June 2022
Adobe Certified Expert - Advanced ColdFusion 9 Adobe June 2015
Timeline
IT Software Engineer 2
HII-NNS
12.2023 - Current
Web Developer II
Riverside Heath System
10.2018 - 09.2023
Lead Web Developer
Riverside Heath System
12.2017 - 10.2018
Web Developer
Riverside Heath System
06.2013 - 12.2017
Student IT Technician
Christopher Newport University
01.2013 - 05.2013
Junior Student Systems Administrator
Christopher Newport University
06.2012 - 01.2013
IT Specialist
The Jacobs Group
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Christopher Newport University
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College