Jason D. Meridth
8922 River Trace
San Antonio, TX 78255
Mobile: 210.383.9375
jmeridth@gmail.com
https://blog.jasonmeridth.com
I am a continually learning and accomplished senior software developer/team lead with experience in multiple software design life cycles, frameworks, and languages. I have experience in both start-up and enterprise environments. I believe in automation, test driven development, open source and empowering teams to succeed.
I am only available as a remote employee or on-site in San Antonio, TX
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Passionate about open source, agile/iterative methodologies and continuous improvement
- Possess expertise in web and application development; skilled at progressing from problem statement/use cases to robust and dependable applications.
- Strong knowledge of current object-oriented programming languages, distributed systems and experience ranging from basic user interfaces to large applications.
- Solid management skills, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring co-workers to maximize levels of growth and productivity.
- Knowledgeable in multiple hardware and software installations and support.
RELEVANT LINKS
- https://github.com/jmeridth
- https://blog.jasonmeridth.com
- https://twitter.com/jmeridth
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmeridth
PUBLICATIONS
Git, from a Developer’s Perspective, CODE Magazine 4/15/2010, http://www.codemag.com/article/1008091
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Founder and Former Director of Alamo Coders User Group (alamocoders.org)
- Founder, former blogger, and former maintainer of LosTechies blogging community (lostechies.com)
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Current Languages/Stacks:
Python, Golang, Ruby, Javascript, Flask, Django, Rails
Previous Languages/Stacks:
C#, Java, VB.NET, C/C++, ASP/VBScript. Coldfusion, Visual Basic, ASP.NET (MVC)
Concepts:
Object Oriented Analysis and Design (SOLID, Design Patterns),
Extreme Programming (XP) [Pair Programming, Test Driven Development (TDD)],
Kanban, Scrum, Domain Driven Design (DDD)
Software:
Docker, Kubernetes, Vim, tmux, Github, Docker, Jenkins, Redmine, Rake,
Stash, Visual Studio, TeamCity, NUnit, MSTest, ReSharper, Textmate, Vim,
MSBuild, Powershell, Albacore, WiX, CruiseControl.NET, ILMerge, Jira, FishEye, Confluence
Version Control:
Git, SVN, CVS, Serena Dimensions, Visual SourceSafe
Virtualized Software:
KVM, Xen
RDMS:
PostgresSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, sqlite
NoSQL:
MongoDB, DynamoDB
Operating Systems:
Windows, Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, Suse, Debian)
Hardware:
PCs, Peripherals, Routers/Hubs/Switches
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
True Link Financial
Remote from San Antonio, TX
Senior Software Engineer and SRE
January 2018 – present
- Help build up our card management and wealth management software
- Devops/Automation/Infrastructure Management
Technologies Used: Ruby, Rails, React, Vim, tmux, Ansible, CircleCI, Docker, AWS
Cisco
Remote from San Antonio, TX
Technical Leader/Team Lead
August 2016 – December 2017
- Team Lead for team of 7 developers/devops on the CI/CD, Installer code base for Cisco MetaCloud (private cloud)
- Automate provisioning of instances in Proxmox (kvm) for continuous integration and development environments Setup control plane of baremetal hosts to host Kubernetes cluster and containerized services
- Member of Vaquero baremetal team, A bare metal configuration utility that network boots machines based on user defined templates. Leverages iPXE and support cloud-config, ignition, kickstart, and untyped.
Technologies Used: Python, Golang, Vim, tmux, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker
Robert Half contracting with Rackspace Hosting
San Antonio, TX
Team Lead, Software Developer in Test (QE)
April 2016 – November 2016
- Extend roast and cafe code bases (based on OpenStack OpenCafe framework) to help test internal billing APIs
- Help improve SDLC and CI/CD processes
Technologies Used: Github/Git, Python, Vim, Tmux, OpenCafe
First Data formerly Spree Commerce
Remote from San Antonio, TX
Senior Software Developer/Team Lead
June 2015 – February 2016
- Manage rotating software development teams through releases and continuous improvement weeks.
- Help enhance/build/extend Ruby on Rails e-commerce platform
Technologies Used: Github, Ruby on Rails, Docker, AWS (EC2, DynamoDB, ELB), Javascript (React)
Rackspace Hosting
San Antonio, TX
Team Lead, Software Engineer IV
June 2013– June 2015
- OpenStack developer
- contributions to hacking (PEP8 validations), nova and neutron projects
- Work on contribution from Rackspace to upstream Openstack
- Manage direct reports on the Public Cloud Networking team
Technologies Used: Python, Pip, Vim, tmux, Ansible, Jenkins
AirStrip Technologies, LP
San Antonio, TX
Senior Software Engineer
August 2010 – June 2013
- Helped move team from Team Foundation Server to Git for source control
- Worked on pipeline architecture for server-side web service endpoints
- Lead team of developers on a new project dealing with translating and providing access of cardiology ECG data
- Setup development tools (Atlassian Stash, Jira, and Confluence, Jetbrains TeamCity, Jenkins)
- Introduced team to "agile" concepts and principles using Extreme Programming (XP) and Lean methodologies.
Technologies Used: C#, Ruby, Git, Powershell
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Rackspace Cloud
San Antonio, TX
Software Engineer Developer III
July 2008– August 2010
- Created csharp-cloudfiles, the .NET API for Cloud Files
- Worked on Python precursor to Cloud Servers (prior to Slicehost purchase)
- Worked on Slicehost team and used that code to start Cloud Servers
- Implemented and enhancing the Windows guest agent that provisions the XenServer Windows virtual machines
Technologies Used: C#, Python, Ruby, Rails, Git, Rake, Vim, Screen
Wells Fargo formerly Wachovia/World Savings & Loan
Internet Loan Systems Department
San Antonio, TX
Sr. Software Developer
April 2006–July 2008
- Daily stand-ups, weekly iterations, monthly releases
- Domain Driven Design techniques to keep a ubiquitous language between developers, systems analysts (QA), and business analysts (Product Owner)
- Test Driven Development (TDD – NUnit & JSUnit) and Pair Programming with current Agile software development lifecycle, mainly Extreme Programming values and principles.
- NAnt, MsBuild, JavaScript, CruiseControl.NET and Visual SourceSafe ensured a completely automated deployment process between multiple environments
Technologies Used: C#, SourceSafe, CVS, NAnt, MSBuild
Wells Fargo formerly Wachovia/World Savings & Loan
Savings (Teller Software)
San Antonio, TX
Sr. Programmer/Analyst
April 2005 – April 2006
- Custom controls for the current VB.NET bank teller application with SQL Server 2000 storage.
- Introduced Design Patterns and Extreme Programming methodology concepts into the current development process.
- Migrated the current development team to utilize Pair Programming and Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Lead weekly development meetings (standup)
- Automated deployment via CruiseControl.NET and NAnt.
Technologies Used: VB.NET, CVS
HCCP, Inc. dba & Cheridan Technologies,
San Antonio, TX
Development and Support Manager
June 2003 – April 2005
- Network Design and Implementation – Purchase, setup, and maintain network configurations.
- Custom Reports - Create custom SQL scripts to interact with Medical Practice Management Software (SQL Server 2000 database).
- Help Desk Management– manage and oversee support calls from clients. Also manage all on-site visits. Create internal ticket system (C#/MSSQL/ASP.NET)
- Data Conversion – Migrated legacy patient data into our practice management software.
- Outsourced Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Operate all aspects of the client’s technical needs.
- Consulting – Advise current or new clients on current setup and possible alternatives/upgrades.
Technologies Used: C#, Web Services, Windows Services, SVN
Oilfield Monitor LLC
San Antonio, TX
Independent Contractor
September 2002 – June 2003
- Python email listener to parse incoming emails from OrbComm data centers after receiving data from their satellites.
- Email listener stored data in relational database accessible from website using Java Pages. Java/PostgresSQL application that handled the company’s unique inventory system.
- Standardized processes for development, documentation, and quality assurance.
Technologies Used: Java, Python, SVN, PostgresSQL
Skillman Technologies LLC
San Antonio, TX
Manager of Information Systems
March 2002 – September 2002
- Java application to handle remote updates to current inventory system by users in the field.
- Network management; email server management, user account management.
- Learned the complete design, assembly, and installation process for the down stroke oil pump to create internal inventory software.
Technologies Used: Java, Web Services, SVN
Denim Group LLC
San Antonio, TX
Intern Programmer
February 2002 – March 2002
- Used ASP.NET (1.0 BETA) to create e-commerce application for San Antonio real estate company
Technologies Used: C#, Web Services, Windows Services, CVS
SAWT Interactive
San Antonio, TX
Lead Web Programmer
January 2001 – February 2002
- Built custom scheduling web-based site for local San Antonio anesthesiologist group
- Notified doctors of upcoming appointments via cell phone or pagers
Technologies Used: ASP, SQL Server, JavaScript
Spycreations
San Antonio, TX
Lead Web Development Programmer
June 2000 – January 2001
- Managed programming department (4 people)
- Met with clients on a regular basis; attended sales meetings along with other senior members of the staff.
- Senior staff was featured in the San Antonio Business Journal, Computer User and local news segment.
- Completed multiple websites
- Closed sales and maintenance contracts.
Technologies Used: ASP, PHP, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgresSQL, CVS, Linux, Windows Server
EDUCATION
Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
B.S. in Computer Science
Graduated: December 2002
GPA: 3.5
Senior Software Project – Team won 1st place for campus-wide wireless project (2002)
REFERENCES
References delivered upon request.