Justin Howard

Software Engineer

Experienced web developer with a demonstrated history in assisting in the development of various client-side applications. Skilled in .NET Framework, ReactJS, Node, and other full stack technologies. Strong operations professional with an Associate's degree focused in Biology and Chemistry from Howard University and currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science.

adzkb4@r.postjobfree.com

720-***-****

9959 E Peakview Ave.

Englewood, Colorado 80111

www.github.com/AldousHuxy

www.linkedin.com/in/justin-howard-co

Key Strengths

Frontend Technologies: Experienced in developing user interfaces utilizing various JavaScript and C# technologies. Specifically designed and developed a personal project using the MERN stack. Also was an integral part of the development team building an enterprise application developed using ASP.NET Core MVC. Backend Technologies: Experienced in developing backend services using SQLite, ASP.NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB. Identified and created various API endpoints via an ASP.NET Core API to service and frontend enterprise applications.

Development Operations: Gained practical experience in DevOps on various projects. Utilized git to interact with source control and maintained effective branch policies. Also experienced in creating and completing Features, User Stories, Tasks, and Bugs via Azure DevOps.

Work Experience

DISH NETWORK INC.

Software Engineer

6/2021 – 8/2023

● Solely responsible for implementing a way for Dish Technicians to easily initiate downloads for customers installing new Android model devices by actively checking for environmental variables using C.

● Assisted in the design of a DevOps tool to allow developers to build and test Android software faster and more efficiently using Kotlin; allowing for an average of 30 hours per week of development time saved throughout the teams.

● Fixed various bugs using QT/QML, C++ and Javascript in the UI and throughout the backend by triaging and resolving software defects that are reported from the field.

● Resolved specific runtime defects caused by errors in the set-top-boxes. Thoroughly analyzed various log files to resolve these issues.

● Created a program to evaluate user experience reports received from beta users that would then be parsed into more concise data and also triaged these issues in order to create user stories to be addressed by the team.

● Used JIRA to manage user stories and defects. Also used Clearcase to manage version control systems.

● Assisted in the delivery of a dynamic ad insertion mechanism using the GStreamer multimedia framework.

● Assisted in the hiring and onboarding of new junior software developers. Helped new developers set up hardware and software development environments.

● Created scripts to streamline the development process, which allowed engineers to more efficiently develop in Linux.

ROBILEWARE, INC.

Jr. Software Engineer

2/2019 – 6/2021

● Assisted in the frontend development of the company’s new software application using ASP .NET Core MVC.

● Responsible for developing and maintaining the site’s calendar functionality using Fullcalendar.io, handling calendar views, date navigation, and event dragging.

● Used Bootstrap to create scheduling screens to deliver a more comprehensive user experience.

● Assisted in the on-boarding and training of other new junior software developers. Trained developers on the use of Azure DevOps and Git.

● Introduced new developers to the program’s underlying architecture and team programming processes.

● Researched and implemented various JavaScript-based plugins to improve application functionalities.

● Assisted in development of the company's new microservice architecture. Built RESTful APIs using .NET Core.

● Assisted in the redevelopment of the company’s UI using Angular. FIREHOUSE SUBS LLC.

Shift Lead

7/2018 – 8/2020

● Responsible for managing team members' routine tasks and responsibilities including daily food preparation, efficiency during rush periods, and large-scale catering orders.

● Conducted dozens of interviews, processed applications and hired employees without a general manager on staff.

● Prepared weekly shift schedules using self-made scheduling software and handled integration of newly installed servers.

NULITE LIGHTING

Software Engineering Intern

12/2015 – 1/2016

● Assisted software engineers in creating mechanical shop drawings based on existing three-dimensional models.

● Created drawing layout and detailed dimensioning using CAD software.

● Drew critical tolerance callouts, material, and finish callouts using CAD software. Skills

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

C#, JavaScript, C/C++, Bash, Typescript, Kotlin, Java, Qt/QML

● Over 7 years’ experience with C, C++ and C# coding using technologies such as: OpenGL as a GUI, Entity Framework as a backend technology and razor pages.

● Familiar with single-page application frameworks Angular and React JS/Redux rendering view and controller components

TOOLS

Visual Studio, VS Code, Slickedit, Azure DevOps, JIRA, Clearcase, Mantis, Entity Framework DATABASE

SQLite, MSSQL, MySQL, MongoDb

SOFT SKILLS

Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication, Task-Efficiency, Self-Management Education

AAS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Community College of Aurora

2019-2020

BS, BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY

Howard University

2014 – 2018

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