Jason Henderson
About Jason Henderson
Jason Henderson is a Principal Software Engineer at Patterson Companies, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles in the industry since 1996.
Work at Patterson Companies
Jason Henderson currently holds the position of Principal Software Engineer at Patterson Companies, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He is part of the Commercial Development Architecture team, focusing on implementing coding practices, procedures, and architectural standards for Patterson's commercial software products. Prior to this role, he served as a Solutions Architect at the same company from 2013 to 2017. His tenure at Patterson Companies spans a total of nine years, during which he has contributed to improving development practices for all commercial software products.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Patterson Companies, Jason Henderson worked at C.H.I. Overhead Doors as the .NET Development Team Lead for ten months in 2017 to 2018. His career began at Patterson Dental, where he served as Software Engineering Manager for 16 years, from 1997 to 2013. He also worked as an Internet Technician at Lake Land College for one year, from 1996 to 1997. His diverse experience in software engineering and management has shaped his current role in software development.
Education and Expertise
Jason Henderson studied at Eastern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from 1991 to 1996. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of economic principles, which he applies in his software engineering roles. His expertise in software development and architecture is evident in his responsibilities at Patterson Companies, particularly in overseeing the development of the PTOS, a Physical Therapy practice management system.
Role in Software Development
In his current role as Principal Software Engineer, Jason Henderson oversees the development of the PTOS, ensuring comprehensive design, development, and testing across various components, including database, services, user interface, and web/mobile services. He has been instrumental in maturing development practices for Patterson's commercial software products since July 2014, reflecting his commitment to quality and efficiency in software engineering.