Jonathan Lewis

About Jonathan Lewis

I am a passionate and driven educator, technical mentor, and full-stack software engineer with a strong focus on backend development and system architecture. I use technologies such as Java, Shotgrid, Github Actions, Python to develop process automation that increases production velocity. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, where I lead data-driven process improvements that delight artists and engineers alike. With broad experience in Node.js, Typescript, Java, Kotlin, Python, process automation, and modern web technologies, I excel in designing and building scalable, efficient, and fault-tolerant systems. My approach emphasizes clean, maintainable code and collaborative problem-solving. I use tests to ensure an implementation meets the requirements and to provide executable use-case documentation for other engineers.Throughout my career, I’ve led complex projects, contributing to innovative solutions, such as:• Custom WebRTC Signaling Server: Designed and implemented a Node.js-based signaling server, enabling cost-effective client-to-client multiplayer functionality in a browser environment.• Client onboarding and configuration portal and associated services that saved 8 hours of IT operations time weekly.• System Optimization: Migrated legacy codebases to modern frameworks, reducing technical debt and improving performance.• Cross-Disciplinary Leadership: Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact projects, technical training, operations dashboards, and interactive applications.Key Strengths:• Cross-Disciplinary Leadership.• Deeply aligned with organizational and team objectives.• Systematic learner - able to adapt and deliver in new environments at a rapid pace.• Proficient in building RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and microservices.• Deep understanding of system performance, reliability, and scalability.• Expertise in cloud-based infrastructure and DevOps practices.• Strong mentoring and leadership skills, fostering growth and excellence within teams.I thrive in dynamic environments where I can contribute to engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Whether architecting systems, debugging critical issues, or mentoring junior developers, I am committed to delivering impactful results and driving success.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Abtech Technologies

   Jun 2025 — Present · Vista, CA, US

   Built and maintained reusable GitHub Actions workflows and end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, enabling 5× weekly deployments and cutting manual release effort by 50%.* Implemented developer tooling (pre-commit hooks, ESLint lint/format gating) that reduced PR review cycles and rollback rate by 20%.* Integrated security/static analysis into pipelines to catch vulnerabilities and quality regressions before merge, improving pre-merge detection.* Overhauled security and performance for a legacy CodeIgniter/PHP application, reducing attack surface area and request time down to 1/10th.* Developed and contributed to a TypeScript web application, applying consistent linting, dependency, and quality standards across the stack.* Built and maintained a Chrome extension, designing and optimizing its build pipeline to accelerate iteration speed and tighten feedback loops for rapid experimentation.* Documented and codified standardized development and deployment practices, accelerating onboarding and ensuring consistent delivery quality across the team.

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Cinematography and Film/Video Production

  2007 — 2007

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cinematography and Film/Video Production

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production

  2006 — 2009

• freeCodeCamp

  Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering

  2016 — 2017

• Hack Reactor

  Computer Software Engineering

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Css
• Internet of Things
• Software Design
• Educational Technology
• Video
• Computer Networking
• Entertainment
• Illustrator
• Postgresql
• Computer Security
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Ruby
• Databases
• Adobe Photoshop
• Node.js
• Mysql
• Customer Service
• E-Learning
• Software Quality Assurance
• Networking
• Github
• Sql
• Linux
• Acting
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Film
• Moodle
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Software Development
• Python
• Graphics
• Film Production
• Bootstrap
• Social Media
• Advertising
• Raspberry Pi
• Photography
• Microcontrollers