Derek Brown

Derek Brown

Computer Programmer Analyst Student

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Full-stack Software Developer | Solutions-Oriented Generalist, works with all sizes of companies in a broad range of technologies

  • Education

    • Fanshawe College

      2009 - 2012
      Advanced Diploma Computer Science
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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#

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Slack

      Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
      Senior Front-end Software Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Developer

      Salesforce
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Derek Brown
      President's Honour Roll Fanshawe College Dec 2013
    • Awarded to Derek Brown
      Dean's Honour Roll Fanshawe College Jan 2010 2010, 2011, 2012