Jason Chadwell

Experience

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  SoftWord Services, Inc.

  Jul 1999 - Mar 2004

  Software Trainer

  Trained individuals in computer literacy, including Windows (XP, 2000, and 98), the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), WordPerfect, HTML, and Internet, to increase student comprehension and ability to use computers and software.Taught the use of special-purpose adaptive software (such as screen magnification software, screen reading software, and voice recognition programs) to enable those with special needs to use computers and applications efficiently and effectively to increase their chances for employment.Prepared documentation for student review and practice. Evaluated student progress and prepared reports. Show less

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  The Damascus Group

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Purchasing Agent

  Resolved scope of work and subcontract issues by working directly with field personnel and subcontractors.Coordinated all contractual agreements between builder and trade partners (pricing and project agreements) and general liability/worker’s compensation.Effected and supervised a Vendor Portal System through which our vendors could retrieve their purchase orders, providing increased efficiency for our construction projects. Trained all vendors on how to use the Vendor Portal System. Show less

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  Tech-Able, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2010

  Assistive Technology Trainer

  Conducted professional assessments for clients to determine the appropriate assistive technology required for them to succeed in school or employment.Trained groups and individuals who have a disability by using assistive computer technology to accommodate their needs and provided a method to increase their skills, thus enabling them to compete more effectively in the job market.Trained and mentored new Assistive Technology trainers and other staff, to increase the quality of the Company’s services.Expanded scope of business by introducing new training programs for products such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver, to create new profit opportunities.Implemented new policies and procedures to ensure trainer’s effectiveness with their clients. Show less

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  CCH Small Firm Services

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2013

  •Design and code tax forms for customers who use CCH’s ATX tax preparation software to enable more effective and efficient use and data entry by the end user.•Manage Beta test and bug tracking using Team Foundation Server (TFS) to track improvements for customer software.•Collaborate with other CCH departments to improve internal software development tools and final ATX software product. •Mentor for five newly hired employees, reviewing their work and acclimating them to the Company’s best coding practices to increase the quality of our finished products. •Team Leader for teams of three employees to increase effectiveness of software enhancement projects. Show less

  • Senior Forms Developer

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Tech Support

    Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
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  Manheim

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  Software Developer

  Maintain Java and Ruby codebases for Web applications in a Linux environment.Coordinate code husbandry work with business analysts for iteration planning.

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  Cox Automotive Inc.

  Jan 2019 - now

  • Software Engineering Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2024