Kevin S.

About Kevin S.

My professional journey has been a captivating fusion of technological prowess and versatile expertise. At Novetta, I orchestrated innovative projects, harnessing an impressive arsenal of cutting-edge technologies. I skillfully wielded Golang, AWS, and a symphony of JavaScript frameworks including EXTjs and React, crafting dynamic user experiences. My command over Linux, Bash Scripts, Ansible, and Docker orchestrated seamless deployments, while my GitHub mastery fostered collaborative coding symphonies.Delving into the realm of data, I navigated the intricate landscapes of CassandraDB and Postgresql, sculpting robust data architectures. My Full Stack Python wizardry, encompassing Flask and Django, danced in harmony with MySQL, forging powerful, backend solutions. Meanwhile, I effortlessly orchestrated Full MEAN Stack JavaScript symphonies, orchestrating Angular2+ frontends with the rhythm of MongoDB backends.Venturing further, I embraced the enchanting world of Ruby on Rails, conjuring elegant web applications that danced atop the foundation of Postgres. My fluency in Java added an extra note to my repertoire, enriching my symphony of skills.My journey is colored by a background as a Satellite Operator, a realm where I honed my skills in Mathematics, Business Analytics, and the intricacies of Satellite Communications (SATCOM). My leadership harmonies reverberated in the military industry, orchestrating teams with a finesse that echoes in my approach to all endeavors.Let\'s orchestrate greatness together – connect with me to explore the myriad of possibilities we can compose!

Experience

1. Full-stack Software Developer

   Novetta

   Feb 2018 — Present · Southern Pines, NC, US

   Create systems which are used and have a major impact and interact directly with customers and end-users Solve complex problems utilizing Go, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bash Design, maintain, and enhance application architecture including database schema and API design/development Understand how to build and use RPMs (RHEL Package Manager). Also understand the opportunities and costs that come with using RPMs. Using Cassandra and Postgres for Database Migrated DBs from Cassandra to Postgres. Writes migration scripts when needed. Use CircleCI for automated testing and rpm building Modify open source applications and use own version to sync servers for a seamless cloud-like experience between servers and their respective customers. Some customers are operating in U.S. as well as Iraq. Each location has its own secured server and needs a way to CRUD data on each other’s servers. Learned Golang and EXTjs on the fly after being hired at Novetta. Using EXTjs for frontend and Golang for serverside Write bash script for automated app setup after customer installation. Write queries for SQL and NoSQL databases. Has had some exposure to Docker as well as Ansible playbooks.

Education

• Adams State University

  Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration and Management, General

  2006 — 2011

• Coding Dojo

  HTML, CSS, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Angular

  2017 — 2017

• Satellite Communications

  Operations

  2010 — 2010