Technical Skills
Front-End Web Development
Javascript
Typescript
React
Angular
HTML
CSS
SASS
User-Interface Design
Back-End Development
Node.JS
C#
Linux Server Administration
Windows Server Administration
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
DigitalOcean
Database Development
Microsoft SQL
MySQL
PostgreSQL
NoSQL Databases
Mobile Development
Mobile-first HTML
ReactNative
Cordova
Desktop Development
C#
WinForms
Electron
C++
Data Visualization
D3.js
Strong Math Skills
Data Analysis
Data Visualization and Charting Theory
Software Engineering
Performance
Optimization
Bottleneck Analysis
Monitoring
Scalability
Iterative Development
Agile
Test-Driven-Development
Source Control (Git)
Change Control
Leadership
Managing Developers
Training
Public Speaking
Software Architecture
Other Skills
Java
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Embedded C++
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Visual Basic
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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Google Ads
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Bootstrap
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jQuery
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NPM
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Networking with TCP / UDP / Sockets
Work Experience
Master Full-Stack Developer
General Services Administration (GSA)
8/2021 — Present
Washington, DC
Environment – Full Stack Web / Development and Management / Javascript / Typescript / React / Node.js / Amazon Web Services (AWS) GIT Source Control / HTML / CSS / SCSS
Upgrading legacy federal applications to manage the world's largest fleet of vehicles.
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Keep Flying Games
5/2020 — 8/2021
Madision, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / Development and Management / Javascript / Typescript / React / Node.js / Phaser.js / Game Dev
Build, managed, and marketed several games. Look forward to our catalog coming in late 2020.
Principal Software Engineer and UI/UX Engineering Manager
SwanLeap
1/2019 — 5/2020
Madison, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / Development and Management / Javascript / Typescript / React / Node.js / D3.js / Data Visualization / Amazon Web Services (AWS) / AWS Dynamo / AWS ElasticSearch / GIT Source Control / HTML / CSS
Directed the User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) department of 10+ developers. Built testing solutions, translation systems, architecture. Directed multiple projects at the same time from design to completion. Maintained and decommissioned legacy software.
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
WhereIsCare
1/2018 — 1/2019
Madison, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / Mobile Development / Javascript / Typescript / React / Angular / Node.js / C++ / Java / C# / ASP.net / PostgreSQL / GIT Source Control / HTML / CSS + SASS / Linux Servers / Amazon Web Services / SEO / Google Analytics / Google Ads
WhereIsCare was a non-profit focused on helping people find homeless shelters, food pantries, and discounted health and dental resources. Front and back end web development, linux server administration, project modernization, team management
Senior Software Contractor and Consultant
Yahara Software
5/2015 — 3/2018
Madison, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / Javascript / Typescript / React / Angular / Node.js / D3.js / Data Visualization / C# / ASP.net / Microsoft SQL / PostgreSQL / GIT Source Control / HTML / CSS / Amazon Web Services / SEO / Google Analytics
Clients – www.vusion.net / www.wiseye.org / madisoncollege.edu
Developed data visualization software for Vusion to help manage fleets of trucks. Modernized WisEye.org to provide election coverage. Created a dynamic course catalog for Madison College
Worked closely with other developers and clients to build data analysis and visualization packages
Proposed solutions to new clients
Independent Software Contractor and Consultant
SteveBushman.com
12/2014 — 5/2015
Madison, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / C# / Java / Flash / ASP.net / Microsoft SQL / Mercurial Source Control / Web Sockets / HTML / CSS / Javascript / SEO / Google Analytics / Google Ads
Clients – edubakery.com
Converting a Java and Flash application to a modern HTML5 web app. Business-to-Consumer marketing and advertising campaign
Software Engineer
CUNA Mutual
11/2013 — 12/2014
Madison, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / C# / VB.net / ASP.net / Microsoft SQL / Change Management / WebSockets / HTML / CSS
Upgrading existing and developing new ASP.net web applications for both internal and external customers
Converted existing desktop applications to web applications
Worked directly with business customers to provide solutions
Provided training for modern technology and software engineering methodologies to improve performance, reduce defects, reduce cost, and provide a better user experience
Software Engineer and Marketing / Business Development
eduBakery.com
2008 — 2013
Madison, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / Desktop / C# / ASP.net / Java / Asp.net / MVC / jQuery / Javascript / Microsoft SQL / HTML / CSS / SEO / Google Analytics / Google Ads
Developing software to help teachers create word games for their classrooms
Web and desktop software solutions for both Mac OS X and Windows
Software Engineer
Johnson Controls
2004 — 2008
Milwaukee, WI
Environment – Full Stack Web / Desktop / Embedded C++ / C# / ASP / ASP.net / Visual Basic / Microsoft SQL / HTML / CSS
Developing software tools and improving software processes
ASP.NET web application, Windows desktop application, and embedded development
Developed code inspection tools and improved software engineering practices
Assisted in training for staff to reduce software defects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Marquette University
2002 — 2007
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Magna Cum Laude
Some of Our Clients
About Me
Competitive Programming and Design
Competes in Ludum Dare, a twice-yearly international 72-hour game programming competition, leads our team
Check out our latest game!
Check out our latest game!
Rock Climbing
Guides groups of climbers at Devil’s Lake. Emphasis on safety, efficiency, and technical knowledge. Strong attention to detail and coaching in a high-pressure environment where mistakes can be fatal