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Blake Neese

Canton

Summary

Knowledgeable and skilled software development professional offering advanced abilities in a wide range of programming languages, including PHP and Native Mobile Applications. Quickly understands requirements for new systems and creates robust code. Familiar with testing, debugging and correcting. Experienced in Continuous Integration / Deployment pipelines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Stack Software Engineer

Gearbox Solutions
02.2023 - Current
  • Integrated cutting-edge technology into existing systems seamlessly without compromising performance or reliability.
  • Championed test-driven development, ensuring consistent quality across all stages of the software development process.
  • Developed robust applications for increased user satisfaction and better functionality.
  • Upgraded legacy technologies to use newer technologies, increasing ROI and Productivity for clients.

Senior Software Engineer

Cognizant Softvision
10.2021 - Current
  • Work as a Lead Software Engineer over an engineering team at Equifax.
  • Checked client code for bugs and weaknesses using approved troubleshooting methods.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems with required characteristics and within customer-prescribed timeframes.
  • Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
  • Created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, backup and optimization.

Lead Developer

Gravy
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Interfaced with front-end and back-end development teams to develop unified product, smoothing out coding conflicts before problems arose.
  • Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
  • Led version control efforts for organization, employing GitHub and other public and open source repositories.
  • Collaborated with product managers to collect and analyze requirements, incorporating business goals and budgetary concerns into project proposals.
  • Coordinated with project management staff on database development timelines and project scope.
  • Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality.

Developer

Black Airplane
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Worked with the following client-side technologies: Vue. Produced clean, tight code to create well-functioning PHP and Native Mobile software applications.
  • Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, and upgrade interfaces to improve performance.
  • Oversaw the deployment of new software systems and applications to quickly identify and correct problems.
  • Collected and defined customer requirements to create successful systems meeting the unique needs of each client.
  • Updated existing software to resolve errors and adapt it to new performance requirements.
  • Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.

Laravel Developer

Bezar
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
  • Carried out high-quality work with little oversight.
  • Helped resolve problems by carefully collecting information and developing knowledgeable solutions.
  • Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
  • Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.

Chief Operations Officer

Neese Towing
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Represented the company to the media and trade organizations to support business operations.
  • Stayed on top of changes in legislation and the competitive landscape to keep the business agile and responsive to changing industry demands.
  • Supervised Office Manager and Administrative Staff, ensuring that all operating units received adequate support for operations.
  • Monitored internal controls to protect client facilities and assets.
  • Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

Freelancer

Independent Consultant
01.2015 - 03.2017
  • Carried out high-quality Web Development work.
  • Development in HTML, PHP, CSS.
  • Extensive use of JavaScript, as well as MySQL database development and management for projects.

Fire Support Sergeant

Georgia Army National Guard
11.2010 - 05.2015
  • Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
  • Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Conducted periodic peer written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations.

Education

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Georgia Military College
Milledgeville

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Skills

  • Produce clean code
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Research
  • Creative thinking
  • Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Collaboration
  • CI / CD
  • AWS / GCP
  • Serverless

Programming Languages

  • HTML/CSS
  • Javascript
  • Typescript
  • GoLang
  • PHP
  • Mysql / Postgres / SQL
  • Java
  • Swift
  • C#
  • Terraform

Timeline

Full Stack Software Engineer

Gearbox Solutions
02.2023 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Cognizant Softvision
10.2021 - Current

Lead Developer

Gravy
12.2020 - 10.2021

Developer

Black Airplane
01.2019 - 08.2020

Laravel Developer

Bezar
03.2017 - 12.2018

Freelancer

Independent Consultant
01.2015 - 03.2017

Chief Operations Officer

Neese Towing
01.2011 - 01.2018

Fire Support Sergeant

Georgia Army National Guard
11.2010 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Georgia Military College

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Kennesaw State University

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