John Lonetree
About John Lonetree
John Lonetree is an Associate Software Engineer with a background in sales and marketing, currently working at Kin Insurance in Chicago. He has experience in various technical roles and a strong foundation in software development, particularly in full stack technologies.
Work at Kin Insurance
John Lonetree has been employed at Kin Insurance as an Associate Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to software development projects, utilizing his skills in full stack development. His work involves employing programming languages and technologies to enhance the company's software solutions. He continues to stay updated with industry trends to ensure that his contributions are relevant and effective.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Kin Insurance, John Lonetree worked at Infosys as an Associate Software Engineer for six months in 2021. He also held a position at Raven Software as a Quality Assurance Tester from 2019 to 2020. His experience in these roles has helped him develop a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Education and Expertise
John Lonetree studied Computer Software Engineering at Flatiron School, where he completed his program in 2020. He has developed expertise in full stack development, focusing on technologies such as Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Node.JS, React.JS, HTML5, and CSS3. Additionally, he holds a Master’s Degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a minor in Web and Digital Media Development from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Background in Sales and Marketing
John Lonetree has a diverse background that includes significant experience in sales and marketing. He worked as a Sales and Marketing Specialist at NRG Media in 2016 and transitioned to roles such as Marketing Promotions Manager at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells and Senior Guest Advisor at GameStop. This initial experience in business has provided him with a unique perspective as he shifted his career focus towards software engineering.
Career Transition to Software Engineering
John Lonetree transitioned from a successful career in sales and marketing to a technical support engineer role at Inspiro in 2018. This marked the beginning of his shift towards software engineering, where he began to combine his business acumen with technical skills. His journey reflects a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the technology field.