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SeniorSoftwareEngineer
Shawn Althaus

Shawn Althaus

Polk City,IA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over two decades of experience in leading the design and development of innovative web-based software solutions. With over two decades of experience, I have led web-based software development projects to success, displaying strong knowledge in programming and database skills. Effective communication and leadership skills while mentoring and training fellow software engineers. Adept in problem-solving abilities, a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Visionary Services
Des Moines, IA
03.2007 - Current
  • Designing and Developing Solutions: Involved in all stages of the software development life cycle to create web-based software solutions.
  • Leading a Team of Engineers: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and developers through coaching and training opportunities.
  • Developing, Testing, and Debugging Code: Ensuring code is clean, efficient and error-free.
  • Collaborating with Teams; work closely with internal and external teams to ensure solutions meeting needs.

Web Developer

Homesteaders Life Company
West Des Moines, IA
04.2001 - 03.2007
  • Leveraged ASP, MS SQL, JavaScript, HTML and CSS to build, design and maintain websites.
  • Collaborated with Marketing and Sales to faciliate website needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-2000

Skills

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, HTML, SQL
  • Experience with web development frameworks and libraries like jQuery, and Bootstrap
  • Knowledge of database management and development, including MSSQL and MySQL databases
  • Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Tortoise SVN and Git
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members and clients
  • Strong problem-solving abilities to tackle complex programming challenges
  • Team leadership and mentorship abilities, especially for senior roles

Certification

  • OWASP Certification : Security Journey

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Visionary Services
03.2007 - Current

Web Developer

Homesteaders Life Company
04.2001 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

Iowa State University
  • OWASP Certification : Security Journey
Shawn Althaus