Zachary Burnett
Ringgold,GA
Summary
Innovative Director of Engineering with years of developing and applying new technologies to deliver exceptional final products. Combines technical engineering capability with effective management techniques. Dedicated to driving rapid, advanced product development through meticulous oversight of junior staff and hands-on participation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Development Manager
Assemblers Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
10.2019 - Current
- Led team of 5 developers (2 in-house and 3 remote) in analysis and rebuild of software from conception through implementation.
- Modernized company's development standards by instituting hybrid agile methodology, created source code repository using GitLab, including beginning Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Designed and oversaw development of Assemblers' new Intranet as PWA using React and PHP API backend.
- Designed and implemented new MySQL database for our app, increasing data integrity, greatly simplified our ability to create high value reporting from our data.
- Partnered with business teams and I personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
- Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.
Full Stack Developer
Sparkitive LLC
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
- Managed development milestones from initial steps through final delivery.
- Took initial concepts and developed project plans.
- Delivered performance-driven and user-centric websites that met all business requirements.
- Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages, and directly addressed concerns.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Adjusted design parameters to boost performance and incorporate new features.
- Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
- Trained and supervised 3 team members for ongoing growth-driven design projects.
- Quickly determined development issues in new client's website, and resolved said issues.
Network Administrator
JBS USA
Chattanooga, TN
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Deployed new occupational technologies enabling creation of 2 new manufacturing lines.
- Repaired or replaced technology that had failed to have line up and running with as little disruption as possible.
- Ran multiple new network drops to handle new infrastructure.
- Maintained technology between multiple locations within 90 mile radius.
- Automated operating system deployment and patching of software using PowerShell.
Desktop Support Analyst
National Seating & Mobility
Chattanooga, TN
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Troubleshoot various technical issues dealing with printers, networks, and phone systems.
- Resolved client issues with software and hardware.
- Deployed and maintained VOIP servers and handsets across company network to over 100 branch locations.
- Imaged and automated new computer deployment, user data transfer, and configuration of workstations.
- Configured Cisco routers and switches, utilized Cisco Meraki dashboard to maintain network, and reconfigured subnets and VLANS to modernize network layout.
- Began cost-saving measures that saved $3000 per month.
Skills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Source and Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
- JS Frameworks: React
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Databases: MySQL
- API Design and Development
- Linux Environments
- RDMS Development and SQL
- Bug Investigations
- Restful API
- Database Schemas
- Scripting Languages: PHP, Python, JavaScript
Timeline
Technology Development Manager
Assemblers Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Full Stack Developer
Sparkitive LLC
06.2018 - 10.2021
Network Administrator
JBS USA
03.2017 - 06.2018
Desktop Support Analyst
National Seating & Mobility
01.2013 - 03.2017
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