Benjamin Jackson--
Experience / Projects
System Design Capstone Project
Galvanize Software
Engineer Immersive
08/2020 – 09/2020
Conducted a direct SQL to NoSQL backend architecture optimization and seeding comparison
utilizing such technologies as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Faker.js, Knex.js, Mongoose, and Trello.
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Seeded a PSQL database by utilizing Faker.js and Knex.js to generate 10M primary key records
to optimize seeding times by 66%. MongoDB seeded 23% faster than PSQL.
Optimized query speeds by employing Knex.js, which improved query speeds by 44% compared
to standard PSQL queries.
Front End Capstone Project
Galvanize Software
Engineer Immersive
10/2020 – 10/2020
Served as a project manager on a group project that constructed an MVP full-stack model of a
nutrition planner application that uses ingredients and vitamins to design healthy meals for the week.
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Implemented an Agile workflow, designed Trello board, worked directly with the client to create
her desired application.
Set team sprint expectations. Collaborated with each team member to ensure all goals were met.
Utilized Express router and Axios to design, implement, and organize the most cost-effective
server.
US Army Soldier
US Army
08/2017 – 01/2021
Served as Culinary Specialist, Rations Manager, and Repair & Utilities Manager. Ensured the
correct and timely delivery of meals to over 500,000 soldiers. Collaborated and built rapport with
vendors and logistical teams to maintain the required equipment.
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Effectively headed Rations Department as well as set the standard for all order forms despite
being the lowest ranking in position.
Collaborated with distributors, laborers, and vendors to maintain, repair, and upgrade over
$200,000 worth of equipment.
Worked with foreign distributors in Germany and South Korea to order, deliver, and maintain over
80,000 meals.
Finished among top 5 in a coding bootcamp while enlisted in the Army.
Dot Net Developer
Charles Schwab
04/2022 – 12/2022
Served as a Backend Dot Net Developer. Worked in an Agile workflow and point based systems.
Handled multiple stories (tickets) from Configuration and Database calls to Automation scripts.
• Implemented Patch that has allowed users to access banking information across Legacy
application.
• Created a Configuration that transferred the applications data to a new Database (Aerospike)
Cluster.
• Effectively implemented conditional logic and logging logic for new Aerospike client data to be
logged and transferred through simple Boolean logic.
• Collaborated with separate teams to update automation scripts and compatibility of code for
Configuration
fdmgroup.com
01/2022 –
FDM DotNet Training
04/2022
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Professional Skills
SQL (nested queries, joins)
Unix (functions, parameters, writing shell
scripts, loops)
.Net Core Fundamentals and Key Tools
(log4net, Mockito, Maven, Visual Studio, Git)
NUnit, TDD, UML, and Object-Oriented
Principles
Data Access (using JDBC, JPA)
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Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
XML)
Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Data, Web
MVC)
Spring Rest/Microservices (Rest Clients, APIs,
Eureka)
Angular (TypeScript, Services, Forms, Testing)
Agile Project Management (Agile/Scrum)
Academy Pod
Education
Galvanize Intensive Software Engineer
Immersive
05/2020 – 10/2020
Lindenwood University
• Took courses for three years towards a BA
degree in Psychology
08/2014 – 05/2017
Achievements and Skills
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16 awards in 3.4 years in Army, including the
Army Good Conduct Medal
Secret Clearance
Freshman Football Player of the Week D2,
Lindenwood University
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JavaScript, PSQL, MongoDB, Express,
Mongoose, Faker.js, Axios
Leadership, teamwork, resilience,
unwavering enthusiasm
fdmgroup.com
