Digital Ruby, LLC - Security Software Services

I'm active in the open source community. I also have a few side projects I work on as time allows. This has helped greatly to keep my coding and architecture skills up to date and sharp as I’ve moved into technology leadership.

https://github.com/jjxtra
https://github.com/DigitalRuby

Owner/Indie Dev

At Dig, a leading United States restaurant company, I have been instrumental in driving technology transformation and enhancing overall engineering capabilities.

Key Accomplishments at Dig:

• Revitalized the software development process, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
• Enhanced system architecture to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Implemented waste reduction strategies, contributing to cost savings and sustainable practices.
• Fostered a positive work environment, boosting engineering morale and team productivity.
• Strengthened security practices to safeguard sensitive data and protect against potential threats.
• Optimized reporting and planning processes to effectively prioritize engineering and product initiatives.
• Championed a value-driven approach, focusing resources on high-impact projects.
• Managed geographically diverse development teams across the United States, Portugal, India, and Central America.
• Improved reporting, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms to swiftly address production issues.
• Augmented the scalability and stability of the production environment, ensuring seamless user experiences.

Additionally, I have been hands-on with various aspects of the tech stack, including mobile applications and React code, demonstrating my adaptability and commitment to staying current with technology trends.

My involvement in driving revenue growth extends to increasing new customer acquisition and optimizing mobile application app store presence, further demonstrating my ability to contribute to the organization's bottom line.

Technologies: AWS, GCP, BigQuery, Flutter, Ruby, React, Python, Flask, Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript, PHP, Airflow, Jira, .NET MAUI

Head of Engineering

Jane.com

As a seasoned technology leader at Jane.com, I have demonstrated my expertise by overseeing and spearheading a range of technical initiatives to drive the organization's growth and success. My accomplishments include:

• Orchestrating the strategic management of diverse engineering domains, including QA, DevOps, IT, iOS, Android, Data Science, Data Engineering, Front-end, and Back-end development, demonstrating cross-functional prowess.
• Building and leading a high-performing engineering team of 35 dedicated professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Revamping the software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes to increase efficiency, reduce time to market, and enhance overall product quality.
• Championing informed decision-making for architecture, vendor selection, and cloud-based solutions, ensuring optimal alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Cultivating an innovative and transparent corporate culture, emphasizing cooperation and synergistic teamwork across the organization.

My extensive technical toolkit includes proficiency in AWS, Okta, Google Suite, C#, .NET 6, JavaScript, TypeScript, Serverless PostgreSQL, S3, Elasticsearch, Elasticache, Airflow, Sagemaker, Redshift, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, Jenkins, Kotlin, Swift, Node.js, React, Cypress, Segment, and Iterable.

VP of Engineering

During my time as a Solutions Architect at Jane.com, I have excelled in the following key areas, showcasing my technical prowess and ability to innovate:

• Pioneered a state-of-the-art .NET 5 service framework, significantly enhancing developer efficiency, code quality, and overall job satisfaction.
• Seamlessly migrated the back-end infrastructure from a legacy .NET framework and IIS to contemporary .NET services, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for seamless deployment and management.
• Optimized backend system performance, resulting in notable scalability improvements and substantial cost reductions.
• Exhibited exceptional judgment in build versus buy decision-making, ensuring optimal resource utilization and system integration.
• Vigilantly enforced industry best practices and robust architectural principles, actively identifying and addressing legacy system weaknesses through refactoring or removal.
• Spearheaded the adoption of cutting-edge cloud technologies, including DynamoDB, S3, and serverless Postgres, driving digital transformation and enhancing system capabilities.
• Skillfully designed and deployed bespoke microservices in optimal quantities, striking a perfect balance between system complexity and maintainability.

Technical Expertise: C#, .NET 6, .NET Framework, SQL Server, Serverless Postgres, RabbitMQ, S3, DynamoDB, Kubernetes, Jenkins

Solutions Architect and Principal Engineer

As an accomplished Backend Manager, I have demonstrated my leadership capabilities and ability to drive team success through the following accomplishments:

• Expertly managed a high-performing team of 10 backend developers, adeptly identifying and eliminating obstacles, empowering team members, and fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Ensured the seamless operation of the backend team, consistently striving for optimal performance, productivity, and synergy across all projects and initiatives.
• Maintained a strong focus on team engagement and satisfaction, cultivating a positive work culture that prioritizes employee happiness and drives exceptional results.
• Proactively addressed compensation adjustments, recognizing individual contributions and retaining top talent by offering competitive rewards and incentives.

With my hands-on approach to management and commitment to fostering an environment of growth and collaboration, I have consistently delivered exceptional results and contributed to the overall success of the organization.

Backend Manager

As a dynamic Team Leader, I have consistently showcased my ability to drive both individual and collective success through the following key accomplishments:

• Spearheaded a dedicated team of backend engineers, expertly guiding them towards peak performance and fostering a positive, collaborative atmosphere.
• Actively contributed to architectural design and code development, leveraging my technical expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes and streamlined processes.
• Prioritized team member well-being and satisfaction, cultivating a supportive environment that empowers engineers to excel in their roles and achieve professional fulfillment.

By striking a balance between technical proficiency and empathetic leadership, I have consistently delivered outstanding results and nurtured a thriving team culture that drives success across the organization.

Backend Team Lead

Inertial Sense, Inc.

At Inertialsense, a leading embedded chip software and hardware company, I played an integral role in driving technical excellence and innovation through the following key responsibilities:

• Managed end-to-end company software, including architecture design, internal tool development, and the public SDK, ensuring seamless integration and robust performance across all platforms.
• Contributed to embedded software development efforts, applying my expertise in firmware and real-time operating systems (RTOS) to deliver exceptional results.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, including C/C++ for embedded firmware RTOS and client SDK, Qt for client GUI development, and C# for internal tool creation.

By showcasing my diverse skill set and commitment to driving technical innovation, I have effectively positioned myself as a valuable asset to recruiters searching for accomplished professionals in the embedded software and hardware industry.

Principal Software Engineer

Ancestry

As a pivotal member of the mobile team at Ancestry.com, I contributed extensively to the development and success of the premier genealogy app for iPod, iPhone, and iPad devices. My accomplishments include:

• Utilizing a diverse range of Apple frameworks, such as Core Data, UIKit, and Core Animation, to create an unparalleled user experience and establish the Ancestry.com app as the leading mobile genealogy solution globally.
• Demonstrating expertise in iOS development and platform-specific technologies, ensuring seamless functionality and exceptional performance across all supported devices.
• Achieving a significant milestone by optimizing tree download and processing time, resulting in a remarkable 5x improvement in efficiency and further enhancing the user experience.

By highlighting my technical prowess and commitment to delivering exceptional results, I have successfully positioned myself as a sought-after professional for recruiters seeking top-tier talent in mobile app development and related fields.

Senior Software Engineer - Mobile

As a key member of the search team at Ancestry.com, I contributed significantly to the optimization and enhancement of the company's search engine. My experience and accomplishments in this role include:

• Ensuring the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Ancestry.com search engine, delivering a seamless user experience and facilitating efficient access to genealogical data.
• Specializing in database file optimization, implementing techniques such as LZMA compression, sorted sets, and delta/run-length encoding to reduce file sizes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Achieving substantial cost savings by minimizing server and bandwidth expenses through the successful deployment of innovative database optimization strategies.

By emphasizing my expertise in search engine optimization and database management, I have effectively positioned myself as a valuable asset for recruiters seeking top talent in these areas on LinkedIn and other professional platforms.

Senior Software Engineer - Search

In my role as a Content Processing Architect at Ancestry.com, I played a crucial part in developing and maintaining the company's content pipeline "Zeus." My accomplishments in this position include:

• Designing and sustaining a cutting-edge content pipeline that processes, transforms, and augments terabytes of data daily, keeping Ancestry.com at the forefront of the genealogy industry.
• Leveraging a dedicated server farm consisting of over 50 servers to optimize and enrich dozens of Ancestry's databases with normalized and inferred names, dates, places, and more, while also generating indexes for the custom search engine.
• Demonstrating exceptional resourcefulness and technical expertise by efficiently running four jobs on each server with a mere 2GB RAM split between them.
• Pioneering a revolutionary two-byte hash code mechanism that enabled the storage of approximately 100 million keys in RAM, significantly optimizing system performance and resource utilization.

By emphasizing my innovative approach and success in driving technological advancements, I have effectively positioned myself as a sought-after professional for recruiters searching for top-tier talent in content processing and related fields.

Content Architect and Senior Software Engineer

Backstage Library Works

As the Chief Software Architect, I held a pivotal role in driving technical innovation and excellence across the organization. My key accomplishments in this position include:

• Overseeing all aspects of software development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that address organizational needs and objectives.
• Leading the development of a cutting-edge data entry system, significantly enhancing employee productivity, data accuracy, and overall work quality.
• Successfully transitioning employees from outdated DOS environments and 10-inch monochrome monitors to more advanced, user-friendly technologies, fostering a modern and efficient work atmosphere.

By highlighting my leadership capabilities, technical expertise, and ability to drive transformational change, I have effectively positioned myself as a sought-after professional for recruiters seeking top-tier talent in software architecture and related fields.

Chief Software Architect

I have over 20 years professional software development and 8 years of team leading experience. I can help your organization get it’s tech budget, personnel, projects and architecture in order. I am a people first leader and understand that highly motivated, skilled and talented teams drive excellent results.

• 22 years of professional software development and software design experience.
• 8 years of leadership experience, managing teams ranging from 5 to 35 members.
• Global team management across North America, Europe, and India.
• Competence in backend, frontend, mobile, devops, data science/engineering, IT, QA, and agile/scrum methodologies
• Cloud architecture and cost management experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP
• C# / .NET since 2001.
• Proficient in a wide array of technologies, including C#, .NET, PostgreSQL, Sql Server, Sqlite, Redis, serverless compute and db, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Unity & shaders, Obj-C, Swift, iOS, Xamarin/MAUI, WordPress, and dev ops tools (Sentry, New Relic, Cloudwatch, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Python, Ruby, C/C++, Java, TypeScript, and PHP

🌐 Open Source Contributions & Online Presence

• https://github.com/jjxtra
• https://github.com/DigitalRuby
• https://stackoverflow.com/users/56079/jjxtra

I appreciate your time in reviewing my profile, and I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to drive positive change and contribute to the success of forward-thinking organizations.

I’m a INFJ-A (Advocate) personality.

Taplio

Jeff Johnson's Linkedin Analytics

Jeff Johnson

Want to drive more opportunities from LinkedIn?

Taplio

.css-1jgreyo{background-image:linear-gradient(284deg, rgba(39,43,72,1) 0%, rgba(33,47,183,1) 100%);color:transparent;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;}Jeff Johnson's Linkedin Analytics

Jeff Johnson

Want to drive more opportunities from LinkedIn?

Jeff Johnson's Linkedin Analytics