John Cunningham
About John Cunningham
John Cunningham is a Drupal Developer Apprentice at Acquia, where he has contributed to the complete rebuild of the AcquiaU website and gained extensive experience in Agile development methodologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Central Florida and has a diverse background including roles in the United States Marine Corps and as a Computer Technician at H&R Block.
Work at Acquia
John Cunningham has been working at Acquia as a Drupal Developer Apprentice since 2014. In this role, he has participated in the complete rebuild of the AcquiaU website, contributing as a back-end developer. His responsibilities included creating views, panels, blocks, and building the community and events page. He has gained hands-on experience in Agile development methodologies, including scrum, Jira, and Confluence, as part of the AcquiaU program. Additionally, he shadowed members of the Acquia support team to learn about workflow and troubleshooting tools, becoming familiar with the Zendesk ticketing system for tracking support tickets. He has completed working rotations in various departments, including Professional Services and Support, to understand the company's internal operations comprehensively.
Education and Expertise
John Cunningham studied at the University of Central Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provided him with a foundational understanding of scientific principles, which he has applied in his technical roles. His expertise as a Drupal Developer Apprentice includes back-end development, Agile methodologies, and familiarity with various project management tools. His ongoing professional development at Acquia has further enhanced his skills in web development and support processes.
Background
Before joining Acquia, John Cunningham served in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal from 1999 to 2004 at Cherry Point MCAS. Following his military service, he worked as a Computer Technician at H&R Block from 2013 to 2014. This diverse background has contributed to his technical skills and understanding of team dynamics, which he has leveraged in his current role at Acquia.
Projects and Contributions
During his tenure at Acquia, John Cunningham has worked on the Great Wolf project, where he handled backlog tickets related to theming, panels, views, and datefields. He actively participated in standups and backlog grooming sessions, contributing to the project's progress and ensuring alignment with Agile practices. His involvement in these projects reflects his commitment to collaborative development and continuous improvement.