Jon D Simmons
About Jon D Simmons
Jon D Simmons is a Senior Technical Solution Architect at Mutual of Omaha, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, having held various roles at companies including Proxibid, Diversified Solutions, and Baldwin Hackett & Meeks, Inc.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Jon D Simmons serves as a Senior Technical Solution Architect at Mutual of Omaha, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he facilitates the onboarding of both existing and new team members, ensuring they receive clear direction on technical and business procedures. He maintains multiple project templates in Bitbucket, which assist developers in rapidly launching new applications. Additionally, he plays a significant role in the recruitment process by evaluating candidates for their cultural and technical fit within the team, participating in nearly all interviews.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Jon D Simmons accumulated extensive experience in software engineering. He worked at Proxibid as a Software Architect for three months in 2017 and served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Baldwin Hackett & Meeks, Inc. for five years from 2007 to 2012. His experience includes a three-year tenure as a Full Stack Java Engineer at Diversified Solutions from 2017 to 2020 and a Programmer Analyst role at First National Bank of Omaha for eight years from 1999 to 2007.
Education and Technical Skills
Jon D Simmons studied at Iowa Western Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Applied Science, Computer Programming from 1997 to 1999. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in programming and technical skills, which he has applied throughout his career in various software engineering roles.
Contributions to Software Development Processes
At Mutual of Omaha, Jon D Simmons has made significant contributions to software development processes. He developed a deployment checklist that is now utilized by all teams, enhancing tracking and awareness of software releases. He also provides consultation on inner team structure changes and assessments of current staff, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.