John Senner
Software Developer
Seattle, Washington

Phone: 206.734.7266
E-mail: john.senner@gmail.com
Twitter: @mokasocial
Web: http://www.johnsenner.com

Proficiencies

Languages: Android, iOS, Java, PHP, Javascript, Perl, Prolog…
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL Server, Oracle, DB2
Technical Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Assistive Technology, Machine Learning

Education
May 2009 – Dec 2009
Certificate at UW Extension
Project Management Institute-based planning, estimation, and risk analysis.

Sept 2001 – May 2005
B.A., Computer Science at St. Mary’s College; Artificial Intelligence Certificate
Focus: Neural Networks, Usability and Accessibility

Software Development Experience

Co-Founder, MokaSocial.com
(Sept 2010 – Present)

  • Developed Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, Blackberry, and mobile web applications.
  • Interfaced with customers, managed complex projects, and brought products to market.
  • Created an automated cross-platform testing workflow combining stress testing, unit testing, and automated test scripts.
  • Developed mobile solutions for RentNotices.com, AOK.tv, Natron Baxter, the New York Public Library, and the American Heart Association
  • Attained featured app status with Call Your Folks for the Android

Senior Software Developer, DomainTools.com
(July 2009 – Sept 2010)

  • Developed web application software for top-300 Alexa ranked site.
  • Introduced project management to streamline development and increase project transparency.
  • Complied with set deadlines, communicated with marketing, engineering, and customer service teams, increased unit test coverage.
  • Wrote a robust, scalable, billable DomainTools XML/json API.
  • Increased functionality and reliability sitewide.

Software Developer, Design Clinicals
(July 2007 – July 2009 )

  • Developed and implemented healthcare solutions, including Medication Reconciliation software, in a fast-paced, high-pressure startup environment.
  • Guided a 5-person development team to refine processes, create internal tools, create and adhere to security practices, and reduce technical debt.
  • Played a critical role on an experienced implementation team, working with analysts and physicians at client medical facilities.
  • Scaled web applications to perform responsively and reliably with concurrent users, large patient data sets, and high traffic volumes.
  • Coded business logic carefully to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety by astutely making use of high volumes of medical data.

Software Developer, SunGro Horticulture
(July 2006 – July 2007)

  • Maintained and extended enterprise applications for international production and distribution, customer billing, and product testing.
  • Organized and performed design, program development, testing, and documentation of application projects.
  • Coordinated and performed tasks with a highly integrated team in order to meet critical target dates for project implementation.
  • Designed and implemented effective solutions to replace legacy applications consisting of multiple relational database architectures and client interfaces.
  • Interfaced with customers, achieved accurate hourly estimates, and programmed extensively using SQL, RPG, PHP, Perl, and ASP.

AmeriCorps Member, Washington Service Corps
(Sept. 2005 – July 2006)

  • Completed an AmeriCorps term of service focusing on empowering diverse populations to achieve technical proficiency.
  • Designed and led innovative computer training courses for seniors, ESL students, and at-risk youth.
  • Developed and managed creative, efficient solutions to meet the technical needs of several non-profit organizations.
  • Obtained professional development in diversity training, leadership techniques, and consensus decision making.
  • Recruited and supervised program volunteers, including orientation, training, placement, support and retention.