Joseph Hicks
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Joseph Hicks is a Motivated and detail-oriented Software Developer with a solid foundation in Java, Angular, and Spring. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from James Madison University and recently completed FastTrack Java Developer Program where he developed and optimized web applications, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a keen ability to adapt to new technologies. Joseph is adept at collaborating with teams and contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment. Applying his technical skills and enthusiasm for coding to contribute to innovative projects and drive to any development team.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: Java, C, C# JavaScript, Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, Spring, Spring Boot, JDBC, Jackson, JPA, jQuery, Node, webpack, Babel, Maven, npm
Software: Eclipse, VS Code, Git, GitHub, cmder, pgAdmin Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
Operating Systems:Windows, Linux
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jimmy Johns– Colonial Heights/Henrico, VA 12/20 – Present Person In Charge
• Increasing likelihood of repeat customers and business revenue by providing excellent customer service to customers over the phone and in person.
• Improved productivity by working effectively within a large team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Assisting managerial staff and workload through performing manager duties if a scheduled manager called out or had meetings.
JMU Libraries – Harrisonburg, VA 08/22 – 05/23
Book delivery and shelving Associate
• Providing students and teachers with efficient service by utilizing computer systems to prepare online pickup and delivery book orders.
• Performed essential stacking duties by way of reorganizing books during move from old to new library location.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
JMU Student
SCRUM Group project 10/21 - 12/21
• Utilized SCRUM and agile methodologies during several week-long sprints to accomplish project goals alongside a team of software engineers.
• Used JSON to implement JAVA application as a runnable GUI with multiple pages interacting with web pages.
Environment: Java, JSON, Eclipse, Git
FastTrack Developer
Social Media Assessment
• Developed a RESTful Web Service that uses standard CRUD operations and various HTTP requests to create, update, and transfer user profiles to and from the server through multiple endpoints.
• Implemented ERD into a database using PostgreSQL and PGAdmin populating the database using Java with SpringBoot.
• Utilized Postman to test and debug API functionality to achieve the project parameters of Including similar functionality to social media app Twitter.
• Use Git effectively to collaborate with other developers to define roles, manage tasks, and merge individual code.
Environment: Java, SpringBoot, JPA, PostgreSQL, PGAdmin, Postman, Git, Eclipse, Maven Who’s who Assessment
● Developed a dynamic Angular website that integrates with Spotify's API to retrieve and display a selection of songs for users to engage in an interactive guessing game.
● Leveraged a strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to format and present the user interface for the game’s webpage, creating an engaging and visually appealing experience for users.
● Employed local storage functionality to efficiently save and manage player scores, as well as to preserve the various game state settings. Environment: Javascript, Html, Css, Typescript, Angular, VSCode, Git Full Stack Assessment
● Created a web-based application that stores user data for a company structure with workers and admins. As well as allow said admins to assign teams and create projects.
● Combined knowledge of frontend and backend development using Angular and Spring Boot to make an efficiently functioning as well as visually appealing and accessible website.
● Collaborated effectively with a team of four developers to implement the website. Initially divided into frontend and backend roles, the team gradually blended roles as we worked on backend integration.
Environment: Java, SpringBoot, JPA, PostgreSQL, PGAdmin, Postman, Eclipse, Maven, Javascript, Html, Css, Typescript, Angular, VSCode, Git EDUCATION
Cook Systems FastTrack Java Program – Memphis, TN
08/24 –09/24
Concentrated Java Frameworks and developer tools training James Madison University – Harrisonburg, VA 08/19 – 05/23 Bachelor of Science: Computer Science