James Stephenson
About James Stephenson
James Stephenson is an Advanced Tools Programmer currently working at Keen Software House in Prague, Czechia. He has a background in electrical and computer engineering, with experience in software development, project management, and agile methodologies.
Work at Keen Software House
James Stephenson currently holds the position of Advanced Tools Programmer at Keen Software House, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he has consistently delivered working software to customers within two-week iterations. This demonstrates his strong project management skills and proficiency in agile development methodologies.
Education and Expertise
James Stephenson earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Engineering from The University of Calgary, completing his studies from 2012 to 2017. He also achieved a High School Diploma from Bowness High School, attending from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software development and engineering.
Background
James has a diverse background in engineering and software development, having worked in various roles since 2015. His experience includes positions as a Summer Student Technician at the University of Calgary's Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and as a Control Centre Engineering Summer Intern at Kingston Midstream. He also served as an Analyst at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and as a Dev Ops Specialist at Computer Modelling Group Ltd.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, James has contributed to significant projects in software development. He has been involved in the design and implementation of software for GPS communication over wireless RF networks with limited bandwidth. Additionally, he has implemented software integration systems using Jenkins and Git, which improved the efficiency of development processes. He has also advocated for Test-Driven Development (TDD) within agile team environments.
Professional Experience
James has accumulated extensive professional experience in the software engineering field. He worked as a Junior Software Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada from 2018 to 2020. His role involved system integration and software development. He also gained experience as a Summer Engineering Intern at Kingston Midstream in 2016 and 2017, further enhancing his practical skills in engineering.