Jason Gardner

Experience

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  Adaptive Computing

  Apr 2008 - Mar 2013

  Software Engineer

  Engineer of high performance computing (supercomputer) scheduler, used by seven of the top 10 fastest supercomputers in the world. Created new features, fixed bugs, and performed maintenance, unit testing, and code reviews. Decreased the startup time for scheduler with 10,000+ nodes from 13 minutes to 30 seconds. Implemented flagship cloud VM migration feature, including full testing coverage. Architected and implemented adaption of core scheduling functionality for cloud scheduling.Technologies: C/C++, Linux. Show less

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  Qualtrics

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2016

  Software Engineer

  Developer of cloud-based survey platform. Invented a web-based preview to see how a survey would appear on mobile (which received a patent). Full cycle web development, including customer interviews, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Mentored junior engineers. Trained and helped in adoption of Scrum practices and principles. Also responsible for maintenance and new features in the offline survey mobile apps.Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, MongoDB, MySQL, Objective C, Java, Electron, Jira, Git, AWS. Show less

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  Wavetronix

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  ScrumMaster

  Scrum Master leading three teams developing software for a traffic detection system. Instituted testing automation for QA, and created a testing automation framework in Python, decreasing test time from hours to minutes. Mentored in agile and software development best practices, and gathered metrics to improve team value delivery. Created a marketing VR demo.Technologies: Python, Unity/C#, Microsoft TFS (now Azure DevOps).

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  Cvent

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Scrum Master

  Scrum Master leading four teams developing event planning software. Gathered metrics and decreased testing feedback time from months to days. Facilitated team ceremonies, quarterly portfolio plannings, and leadership meetings.Technologies: MySQL, Python, Jira.

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  Inspectivist, LLC

  Aug 2018 - now

  Agile coaching and consulting with a variety of organizations, including government and commercial. Assessed, trained, and coached teams and management on agile and software best practices, including improving work intake, customer management, forecasting, and quality processes. Conducted agile trainings for teams and leadership, facilitated workshops. Have helped teams to eliminate unnecessary meetings and improve velocity and quality. Helped to define and refine SDLC processes, stakeholder management, and quality practices.Technologies: Python, Jira, Microsoft Azure DevOps. Show less

  • Agile Transformation Coach, Owner

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Lead Software Developer, Owner

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019