Quan Dre Clagon

QuanDre Clagon SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SOLUTION ARCHITECT, DEVELOPER ROLE Greensboro, NC |- |-LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/quan-dre-clagon- Objective Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable Computer Science graduate. Amongst my internships and academic career, I have developed strong foundation in software development, systems design, and cloud architecture. Driven to contribute to scalable, innovative solutions as a Software Engineer or Solutions Architect. Through the years I have developed the skills of translating complex business needs from all levels of the idea to production process into effective technical designs, with hands-on experience building real-world applications and optimizing backend systems. I am very fervent about designing solutions that are efficient, maintainable, and aligned with long-term business goals. Seeking an opportunity to adapt of needed, and grow within a collaborative, impact-driven team. Education Winston-Salem State University, BS of Science 2019 - 2024 Major: Computer Science | Concentration: Networking GPA: 3.2/ 4.0 Skills & abilities • Programming Languages: Java, Go, PHP, Python, JavaScript, C+, C#, R, Assembly Language, HTML5 • Development Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, WaterFall • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, iOS • Frameworks: Spring, Tableau, Power BI • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Cloud Computing, API Design, Scalability, Encryption • Hard Skills: Requirement Gathering, Unit Testing, Planning, Project Management, Cloud Computing (AWS), Databases Management, IDE Adaptability, Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithms in Data Structure, API Design, Version Control, Backend Frameworks, Scalability, Encryption, Multithreading, Windows, iOS, Linux. • Soft-Skills: Consulting, Debugging, Graphing, Charting, Communication, Adaptability, Problemsolving, Collaboration, Focus, High-Stress Management, Leadership, Strategy, Organization, Foresight, Diligence, Innovative, Clarity, Confident, Judgement, Versatility. Certifications Responsive Web Design Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AWS Network – Monitoring and Troubleshooting AWS Certified Developer – Associate Experience ASJ Wilson Construction | Software Engineer Intern | 2023 – 2024 • Developed an internal job boarding system for ASJ Construction using programmatic filtering logic inspired by AdTech platforms. Leveraged targeted matching algorithms to connect job postings with qualified candidates based on role criteria, availability, and skill relevance, like demand-supply matching in programmatic media. • Within a collaborative team, work along size cross-function teams within the company gathering requirements, by consulting amongst each other and from surveys from current and previous clients • Gained experience with a newly introduced programming language (Go), managing high stress, to meet the needs for the company. • Developed a system using agile methodologies, creating pivot points through the system in case of change or disruption through any point of the developmental process Mitchell Painting and Remodeling | Project Manager, Data Analyst | 2019 - Present • Analyzing the target business budgets for each contracted job amongst the business, documenting the material needed, setting paced targets for cross functioning teams and emphasizing deadlines. Through RStudio (Programming R), I was successfully able to gather, analyze, and display all these needs through visualizations, so all stakeholders and non-technical employee and clients could be understanding and be aware of the job at hand. • Negotiated with suppliers to optimize material costs based on data-driven financial forecasting. • Developing personalized project documentation such as charts, graphs, timelines, etc, to cross functioning team members, to enhance the understanding and transparency, through the company. Computer Science Campus Tutor | Winston-Salem State University |- • Providing tutoring for introductory programming courses such as Computer Programming I Computer Programming II, along with advance courses such as Software Engineering, Principles of Database Management, and Operating Systems. • Assisted students in learning programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, improving their coding skills and problem-solving abilities, to later be able to dissect a problem or task, and use appropriate algorithms to successfully complete them. • Teach and emphasized the importances of the basics through there course work, such as documenting comments throughout their code for the stability of understanding. Projects Job Board Boarding System | ASJ Wilson Construction | Go, Java, Spring, SQL | 2024 Hospital Data Analysis | WSSU | RStudio, Microsoft Excel, Tableau | 2024 Barber/Salon Booking Website | WSSU | HTML, Databases | 2023 Dementia Virtual Memory App | WSSU | JavaScript, HTML, Databases | 2024 Church Mobile Application (Emmanuel Baptist Church) | Self-Motivated-Project | Kodular, BlockCoding | 2025 Raspberry Pi, Installation & Developments | WSSU | Linux, External Attachments | 2024 Insurance Claiming System (Backend + Database) | Self-Project | Java | 2023 Daycare System (Backend) | Self – Project | Java | 2025 References Available upon Request.