John Goodson
About John Goodson
John Goodson is an Information Technology Application Analyst II at PRA Group, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in web development, experience with RESTful APIs, and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Appalachian State University.
Work at PRA Group
John Goodson currently holds the position of Information Technology Application Analyst II at PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA), a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at the same company as an Information Technology Application Analyst I from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities likely include analyzing and developing IT applications to support the organization's operational needs.
Education and Expertise
John Goodson earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Appalachian State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also completed a year of study in Computer Software Engineering at freeCodeCamp from 2018 to 2019. His technical expertise includes Test Driven Development using Jest, familiarity with modern ES6 JavaScript, and experience with RESTful APIs and CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap.
Background in Technology and Development
Before his current role, John Goodson gained experience as a Technologist Apprentice at MAXX Potential from 2020 to 2021. He also worked as a Student at The Odin Project from 2019 to 2020, where he likely developed foundational skills in web development. In addition to his technical roles, he has freelanced as a Web Developer since 2020, focusing on various projects in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Previous Work Experience
John Goodson has a diverse work history that includes a role as an Assistant Chef at the North Carolina Museum of Art from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a Research Assistant at North Carolina State University for one month in 2017. These positions provided him with a range of skills and experiences outside of his primary focus on technology.
Skills and Interests
John Goodson is interested in expanding his technical skills to include Angular and Python, indicating a commitment to professional growth in the field of software development. His current expertise in web development and application analysis positions him well for future opportunities in technology.