George Snyder
Software Engineer
About
Software Engineer with experience in Java, Web, and DevOps with a passion for learning. I really enjoy understanding new ways of looking at problems. From developing new software to configuring existing software that's been around for several years, I'm excited to solve business challenges in the simplest and most future-proof way possible.
Work Experience
Systems Developer
Maintain and enhance core libraries and development tools for Java and Spring Framework. Provide solutions for developers to be able to develop, test, build, and manage their software as efficiently as possible. Curate documentation of company standards, best practices, and supported libraries, tool/environment troubleshooting, including finding new and better techniques, tools, and libraries to boost developer productivity. Skills used: Java, Spring (Boot, Batch, Web, REST), OpenAPI, HTML, Javascript, CSS, jQuery, jUnit, OpenShift, Linux, SOAP, WebSphere, WSRR, PowerShell, TFS/TFVC, Git, Rational Application Developer, Spring Tools Suite
Highlights
- Developed central repository and core library for automating common administrative tasks in Azure DevOps using Powershell
- Created an estimated 20% time savings for developers by creating a more transparent and streamlined build/release process for Spring
- Provide for central needs of developers including shared library development, curation, code reviews, and shared configuration/tooling/documentation.
Prairie Manor
Blooming Prairie, MN
A long-term care facility
July 2013 – December 2016
IT Coordinator
Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve a range of hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Performed webmaster duties. Redesigned and deployed a FrogCMS website. Skills used: PHP, HTML, CSS, jQuery, jQuery UI, GIMP, Templating.
Highlights
- Provide technical services on-site, including both technical support, and some light development, in addition to primary role in building maintenance.
Suzukitool.com
Berkeley, CA (remote)
Superior Japanese Hand Tools for Woodworking, Kitchen, Gardening and Grooming
December 2012 – January 2013
Web Developer
Upgrade/reskin ZenCart and Wordpress installations with a few key enhancements. Skills used: PHP, HTML, CSS, GIMP, Linux Shell, Templating.
Highlights
- Upgraded a ZenCart e-commerce installation from 1.3.9 to 1.5.1; involving manually patching new files to maintain customizations due to the awkward pattern of ZenCart customizations.
- Created a custom Skin for the WordPress blog.
- Installed and configured Magic SEO URL WordPress module.
Volunteer
Basslakecamp.org
June 2006 – Present
Web Developer
Performed maintenance, upgrades, plugin module installations, and customization of a Joomla website. Migrated from Joomla to Wordpress. Skills used: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GIMP, Joomla, Wordpress.
Projects
- Food Service Menu System: For my senior project in college, my team chose a problem related to my work at the nursing home. For this project, I was involved in scoping, planning, implementing, and testing an online ordering system for nursing homes, with the thought that the same application could be extended to restaurants. Skills used: HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Django, Linux Shell, MySQL, git.
Contact
Owatonna, MN 55060 US
507-353-0199
Education
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2011 2013
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2014 2015
Skills
Front-End
Intermediate
javascript
html
css
react
nodejs
jquery
Back-End
Master
java
spring
springboot
spring-data
spring-batch
docker
sql
DevOps
Master
kubernetes
azure-pipelines
azure-devops
azure-repos
bash
linux
powershell
git
sonarqube
nexus-repository-manager
nexus-lifecycle
nexus-firewall
insightappsec
azure-active-directory
python
Miscelaneous tools
outsystems
servicenow-flowdesigner
Interests
Electronics
Raspberry Pi
Arduino
circuit design
Competitive Programming
HackerRank
algorithms
data structures
optimizations
Software Study/Play
rust
python
kubernetes
kustomize
jenkins
ai
rdf
ontologies
selenium
Games
chess
boggle
tetris
Music Listening
classical
mariachi
80s rock
Music Study/Practice
piano
music theory