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Colby Allen

Software Engineer
I have over two years of professional Software Development experience with an attitude for continual growth. Outside of professional hours, I enjoy Systems Level programming and emulation development.
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Western Governors University
Boise, ID, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Software Engineer
  • Fields
    Software
  • Work experience
    2-4 years (2-4 years relevant)
  • Management
    None
  • Skills
    C#
    JavaScript
    AngularJS
    Azure
    Postman
    SQL
    Python
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Software Engineer
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Software Engineer

Aug 2020 - Present
Implemented claim-based authentication that allowed partners to utilize previously System Administrative only routes to manage their customers in our system. Dockerized Function Apps to help push company into using containerization. Leveraged skills in: C#/.NET, AngularJS/Javascript, Azure, Function Apps, SQL, and Docker.

Junior Software Engineer

May 2020 - Aug 2021
1 yr 4 mos
Architected API tests that run after each deployment to add additional reassurance that core system functionality remained intact. Participated in customer calls to diagnose bugs and identify breaking points. Optimized long running unit tests and reduced CI time by 40%. Leveraged knowledge in: C#, AngularJS, Javascript, SQL, and Azure.

Software Engineer Intern

Nov 2019 - May 2020
7 mos
Re-themed our Single Page Web Application for a customer branded portal that boosted company revenue 20% for the year. Moved all system generated emails from our backend into SendGrid, removing a bottleneck in our backend. Identified bugs reported by customers and eliminated them. Participated in Sprint planning and completed various front and backend tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Computer Science
2020 - 2021
Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
Computer Science
2017 - 2020