Derek Brown

Experience

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  Fanshawe College

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Computer Programmer Analyst Student

  - Developed high-performance applications with C++, utilizing STL, Boost, and multi-threaded programming techniques- Planned and implemented multi-tiered web applications with C#.NET+ASP.NET, and Java+JSF- Built a working knowledge of web standards, PHP, CSS, Javascript, and JQuery- Utilized MSSQL and MySQL to provide the aforementioned data-driven applications with robust database back-ends

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  Info-Tech Research Group

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  - Researched, planned, and implemented a new data integration solution for an existing Ruby on Rails website, allowing records to be synchronized to a production Salesforce.com instance.- Communicated with product owners to develop the requirements of software solutions, in order to better meet their goals - Developed and maintained software solutions and the user experience on Info~Tech Research Group's client-facing website. Solutions were developed on the existing website, powered by Ruby on Rails. - Worked with a small team of developers to produce a mobile version of Info~Tech Research Group's client-facing website. Participated through planning, implementation, testing, release and maintenance of the project.

  • Software Developer(Co-op)

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  • Software Developer(Part-Time)

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  • Software Developer(Co-op)

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
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  Info-Tech Research Group

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Software Developer(Co-op)

  - Designed and implemented an improved internal Sales Ticker from scratch, utilizing Force.com technologies. Carried development through implementation, testing, release, and maintenance. The improved solution provided clean code, a look and feel consistent with company standards, and near instantaneous push updates. - Created and modified Microsoft Business Intelligence reports, often displaying financial data requiring high levels of precision.

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  Info-Tech Research Group

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Software Developer

  Infotech & McLean Co Websites, Various Internal Applications:- Worked with a small team of talented individuals, maintaining and improving Info-Tech Research Group's world class website, and its integration with the rest of the business and its systems- Built beautiful, responsive, and intuitive web experiences using Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS3, javascript, jQuery, Backbone.js, Pusher, and Ruby on RailsSalesforce:- Developed, integrated, and enforced code style, pattern, and code review standards for Salesforce (APEX) solution development- Performed in-depth code reviews for solutions developed in Salesforce technologies- Worked with a small team to implement complex customizations in order to support the businesses evolving client acquisition and retention processes Exibir menos

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2020

  Freelance Full Stack Developer

  - Project Management, Estimation, and Client Relations- REST API Development: Rails & Ruby, Python, Laravel & PHP- Single Page Applications: Angular 1 and 2+, Vue.js- Linux & Windows Server Administration- Data Visualizations & UI: D3.js- Mobile App Development: Xamarin & C#

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  EK3 Technologies Inc. dba Cineplex Digital Networks

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Digital Media & Automation Developer

  Development & Maintenance of:- digital menuboard media for various multi-national clients- automation / productivity tools for digital and print media teamsTechnologies: Flash (AS2, AS3), Javascript, HTML5, CSS, jQuery

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  GoodLife Fitness

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Software Team Lead

  - Agile Scrum Master: Managing a Team of 4-7 Developers and QA Professionals- Senior Level Developer: Collaboration with Business & Management, Developer Mentorship- Cloud Software Development: Azure, C#, .NET- API Design: REST & Resourceful Routes, Documentation & Collaboration with API Consumers- Exerp Integration

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  Improbable

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  Software Engineer

  - Front-end applications development with React, Redux, MUI, and Javascript- Back-end services development with Golang and Nodejs / Typescript / Javascript- System orchestration and containerization with k8s, Docker, Helm, and Skaffold- Metrics and monitoring / alerting with Prometheus and Grafana

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  Slack

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

  Senior Front-end Software Engineer