Jianxing (James) Ma

Experience

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  University of Iowa

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Teaching Assistant

  Teaching Assistant for Manufacturing and Automation

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  United States Army

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2020

  Civil Engineer

  Proficiently performed construction assignments in a high-paced environment. Developed plans, supervised progress, adapted to changes, and modified solutions on a daily basis. Adapted innovative techniques to meet all project requirements with reduced resources. Displayed endurance and capability to overcome physical and mental challenges.

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Microsoft Software & System Academy Participant - Cloud Application Development

  MSSA is an advanced 19-week technical training course developed by Microsoft and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. The program leverages college accredited courses and the goal of preparing transitioning service members for technical opportunities at Microsoft and their Enterprise Partners.

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  Vertex Inc.

  Nov 2020 - May 2021

  Product Support Specialist

  Primary first line of Support responding to customers’ needs and requirements to gather relevant customer information needed to address their issue, and triage or resolve it. Possesses working knowledge of the Vertex suite of products, functional issues, low level system issues.• Responsible for identification of relevant knowledge that can be developed into future guidance related to application issues and their correct resolution.• Supports a dynamic team environment by collaborating with other departments, team and workgroup members, contributing time, effort and ideas. Show less

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  Draper & Associates

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  Scheduling Consultant

  Specialized in creating and managing schedules for construction projects. Primary responsibility is to analyze the project requirements and constraints, and develop a comprehensive schedule that includes timelines, milestones, and deliverables. • Uses specialized software tools to create and manage schedules utilizing project management methodologies and techniques.• Identifying critical paths, allocating resources, managing dependencies, tracking progress, and adjusting schedules as necessary.• Works closely with project managers and team members to ensure that the project stays on track and meets its objectives. Show less

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  TLG Learning

  Apr 2023 - now

  Software Development Engineer Apprentice

  Working with Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Python in an instructor-led environment, culminating in a 4-week capstone • Experienced in building robust and scalable applications using Java. Strong foundation in object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and clean code practices. Knowledgeable in multi-threading, concurrency, and memory management. Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit. Solid understanding of database management systems and SQL. Comfortable working with build tools like Gradle and version control using Git.• Experienced in developing dynamic and interactive web applications using modern JavaScript tools. Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, promises. Skilled in manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM) for creating responsive user interfaces. Demonstrated ability to integrate third-party API services. • Skilled in developing applications utilizing Python. Good understanding in core language concepts, data structures, and algorithms. Experience in developing web applications using frameworks like Flask. Show less