Devin Burnes
Software Engineer Profile
********@*****.*** • Dunwoody, GA 30338
https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-burnes-005b4151/ • 843-***-****
https://github.com/Abazun?tab=repositories
Highly analytical and dynamic professional with 10+ years of experience in software engineering, web app development, and project management.
Proven track record of managing end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Strong understanding of front-end and back-end testing protocols with expertise in leading UI development, optimizing testing frameworks, and enhancing user experience through mobile-first design strategies. Skilled in overseeing software engineering projects from inception to completion, creating strategic plans for projects, and ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. Exceptional leadership and management skills with passion for training, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams to achieve set goals. Known for elevating code quality and performance through rigorous code reviews, testing, and best practices implementation.
Areas of Expertise
● Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
● Project Management & Planning
● Cross-Functional Team Leadership
● Testing & Quality Assurance (QA)
● API Development & Integration
● UI/UX Design & Development
● Data Analysis & Visualization
● Testing Framework Deployment
● Front-End & Back-End Development
● Requirements Gathering & Analysis
● Code Quality & Performance Optimization
● Technical Documentation & Reporting
● Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
● Release Management & Deployment
● Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Technical Proficiencies
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript Java, HTML, C++, C,, PHP, Python.
Build Tools: NPM, Webpack, Make.
Gaming Engines: Unreal Engine 4.3, Unreal Ed 3.0, Creation Kit.
Frameworks: AngularJS, Angular 2/4/6/7/9/15, Node, NestJS, Spring Source.
Scripting Languages: Bash.
Database Servers: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Sequelize.
IDE’s: WebStorm, IntelliJ, Eclipse, VI, Visual Studio.
Servers: Tomcat, Apache.
Virtualization: AWS, GCE, VMware, VirtualBox, Azure.
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Mac OS X.
Other Tools: Git, Jenkins, Draw.io, Axure RP 8, RDP, Ableton Live 11, Cakewalk Music Creator, version control.
Professional Experience
Eizyunga LLC, Dunwoody, GA 2024 to present
CEO
As CEO of Eizyunga, I have been dedicated to advancing my skills and knowledge as a software engineer. This role has allowed me to explore emerging technologies, work on personal projects, and prepare for future opportunities while actively seeking my next professional challenge.
InterContinental Hotels Group, Atlanta, GA
Engineer IT Infrastructure Engineering
2014 to 2024
2018 to 2024
Oversaw UI development for hotel management applications with product owners and UX teams as a UI Lead to refine designs and enhance user experience while performing test-driven continuous integration development in Angular6 & 9 with RESTful API integration. Optimized codebase and streamlined development processes by eliminating redundant code. Served as primary point of contact for UI releases to integration, staging, and production environments. Managed code reviews for major UI code repositories to maintain high standards of code quality and consistency. Provided critical production support as primary UI contact for disaster recovery exercises and key code reviewer for production changes.
●Elevated test efficiency and consistency by revamping Java-Selenium test structures and introducing "selenium tags" to UI developers.
●Managed integration and staging Apache/AWS servers to improve DevOps processes and facilitate the transition to Ping Agent for SSO.
●Conducted code reviews for other teams in the absence of their UI leads, ensuring code quality and continuity.
●Piloted a mobile-first approach and developed the first mobile-ready pages based on Figma designs, leveraging prior experience as a UI developer.
●Collaborated extensively with product managers and UX designers to clarify and optimize design implementations.
●Designed and implemented mobile-first design strategies for upcoming projects to ensure responsive and user-centric interfaces.
●Evaluated and optimized application codebase, significantly reducing the lines of code needed for functionality.
●Spearheaded significant enhancements to Java-based Selenium testing frameworks to elevate quality assurance across multiple teams.
Associate Software Engineer
2015 to 2018
Directed successful transformation from Selenium Testing to UI development for web-booking app with the use of AngularJS and Angular 2/4/7while including changes to all portions of booking flow, such as payment page and account management pages. Implemented diverse payment options, such as WeChat, Sofort, and e-payment, catering to global customer base. Planned and executed mobile-first responsive design initiatives and lazy loading to optimize hotel list page structures and eliminate code redundancy during platform migration from Angular 2 to Angular 4. Developed UI components for distinct rewards club programs, tailoring features to specific hotel brands.
●Integrated Kimpton and Regent Hotels into the IHG-Web Booking flow.
●Incorporated Karma/Inner Circle and Ambassador enrollment options into the booking process.
●Led seamless integration of multiple hotel brands into primary booking platform that enhanced user experience and brand cohesion.
●Introduced business rewards into the booking flow, which increased company's revenue.
SDET Employed through “Principal Solutions Group”
2014 to 2015
Conducted comprehensive quality assurance for IHG Web App using Java to identify and resolve defects and prevent production issues. Collaborated with UI developers and QA/Selenium testers to manage and improve front-end and back-end testing protocols. Adapted and applied expertise in AngularJS to maintain high testing standards across multiple platforms. Coordinated the execution of best practices to foster stability and reliability of over a thousand automated tests.
●Slashed the number of failing selenium tests by over 50%, markedly boosting test suite reliability.
●Achieved period of zero failing selenium tests across a suite of over a thousand with exceptional attention to detail and test accuracy.
●Elevated test automation practices and ensured robustness of selenium tests integrated by various teams while serving as key member of java-selenium framework team.
Direct Processor LLC, Atlanta GA Summer 2013
Web Developer (Intern)
Leveraged the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) software stack to develop and deliver an Employee-facing application to better maintain individual documents, sales, and customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science, Minor: Music
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Certifications
Atlassian PMP
Zendesk Customer Service