Zakary Hughes
About Zakary Hughes
Zakary Hughes is a Senior Software Engineer and Scrum Master at Jobber in Edmonton, Alberta, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in the Ember.JS framework and leads projects such as a Ruby upgrade, while also developing a REST API for the company's mobile application.
Work at Jobber
Zakary Hughes has been employed at Jobber, a software company specializing in mobile services, since 2017. In his role as a Senior Software Engineer and Scrum Master, he has contributed significantly to various projects, including leading a Ruby upgrade project. His responsibilities include developing and maintaining a REST API that supports the company's mobile application. He also acts as a subject matter expert on the Ember.JS framework, enhancing team productivity in that area.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position at Jobber, Zakary Hughes held various roles in different organizations. He worked at GLENTEL Inc. as a Sales Associate for four months in 2013. In 2015, he served as a Banquet Server at Westcorp Property Management Inc. for seven months. Additionally, he gained experience as a Front-end Development Intern and Junior Front-end Developer at LoginRadius from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Zakary Hughes studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology from 2013 to 2017, where he focused on Web Design and Development, earning a qualification in Digital Media and Information Technology. He also attended the University of Alberta, where he studied Engineering. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and development.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his role as a Senior Software Engineer, Zakary Hughes demonstrates strong technical skills by regularly writing unit, integration, and acceptance tests using Rspec, Jest, and Qunit. This practice ensures high code reliability. He is also known for writing highly documented pull requests and tickets, which facilitate easier future bug fixes and project reviews. His contributions significantly enhance the overall quality of the software development process.