Makayla Johnson
Software Engineer
Daleville
Summary
Accomplished Senior Software Engineer at Jacobs, adept in software development and database programming. Spearheaded Agile integration, enhancing productivity by over 30%. Renowned for fostering professional growth among team members and leading complex projects with innovative solutions. Expert in Amazon Web Services and proficient in fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Jacobs
07.2008 - Current
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience C#. NE, Python and Angular.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team.
- Promoted technical leadership to entry-level and junior engineers in complex enterprise system environment.
- Delivered exceptional client support by promptly addressing concerns and implementing requested changes or enhancements to software solutions.
- Led architecture discussions, driving innovation in software design and implementation strategies.
- Integrated cutting-edge technologies into existing systems for enhanced functionality and user satisfaction.
- Streamlined development workflows, increasing team efficiency and reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Introduced automation tools for efficient deployment processes, minimizing downtime during updates.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C++, C#, Lua and Python.
- Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
Principal Software Developer
RTX
03.2004 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software components.
- Delivered high-quality code through diligent adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Nurtured a positive work environment promoting collaboration, innovation, and professional growth among team members.
- Assessed emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems, optimizing functionality and performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded project goals by employing strong analytical skills and attention to detail throughout the development process.
- Spearheaded efforts to incorporate Agile methodologies into the development process, boosting productivity levels significantly.
- Championed innovative solutions to complex problems, driving technological advancements within the organization.
- Contributed to architectural decisions that resulted in more efficient and scalable software solutions.
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs, and improving functionality.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Designed intuitive graphical user interfaces to improve user experience.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 05.2001 -
Skills
Software Development
Database programming
Amazon Web Services
Microservices Architecture
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Javascript
MySQL
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Jacobs
07.2008 - Current
Principal Software Developer
RTX
03.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Alabama At Huntsville
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Alabama At Huntsville
05.2001 -