Passionate software engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable, high-quality solutions for diverse industries, including DoD with secret clearance, and startup environments. Leveraged OOP PHP, React.JS, and complex SQL to design and deploy systems that solve complex client problems. Driven by a commitment to innovation and a desire to tackle challenges that matter, I thrive in roles that push the boundaries of technology for global security.
HEBCO | Clearfield UT
- Designed and built a Progressive Web Application (PWA) with Service Workers to enable offline functionality for A10 crew working the flight line at our Air Force bases.
- Accelerated feature delivery as measured by 25% faster time-to-market, by deploying GitHub Copilot for boilerplate removal and error prevention during web app development.
- Received Innovation Award for breakthrough approach to taking 1000+ fully searchable complex diagrams offline.
- With data analytics, optimized web applications for speed and scalability, reducing load times by 35% and increasing user base by 250%.
Freelance
- Founded a freelance software consultancy, delivering custom solutions under tight deadlines with rapid iteration.
- Built a Reservation Management System using React frontend, enabling seamless user experiences and optimized workflows.
- Managed and maintained Linux server configurations, including system updates, package installations, and troubleshooting performance issues.
Entrata | Lehi UT
- Led offshore teams in developing enterprise backend software with Java API integration using XML, supporting 80% of internal revenue.
- Accomplished streamlined data access for payment logistics teams as measured by a 40% reduction in query latency, by designing scalable data architectures with PostgreSQL and optimizing API-driven analytics pipelines.
- Integrated Git workflows for version control, streamlining collaboration across 35+ developers and ensuring efficient DevOps practices.
- Managed Scrum teams across 2 countries, ensuring zero critical bugs in production and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- PHP | JQUERY | Node.JS | TypeScript | Ajax | Java | CSS | SASS
- PWA | Service Workers | IndexedDB
- Laravel | CodeIgniter | React.JS
- Apache SOLR | MySQL | PostgreSQL | Oracle | XML | MS SQL Server
- Photoshop | CAD
- Atlassian Tools | GIT | GitHub Copilot | SVN
- Agile Project Management | Scrum | Kanban
- Salt Lake Community College
- Associate of Science | 2012
- Relevant Coursework: OOP (Java), Web Development, Computer Science
- Pittsburgh, PA USA
- + 01 801 865 8129
- sarahjjespersen@gmail.com