James Thompson
About James Thompson
James Thompson is a Senior Software Engineer at QAD, where he has worked since 2015, specializing in backend services and API development. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to software engineering and mentors other developers within a scrum framework.
Work at QAD
James Thompson has been employed at QAD as a Senior Software Engineer since 2015. He has contributed to the development of cloud-based enterprise software services for nine years in Santa Barbara, California. His role involves creating backend services using OpenEdge Progress ABL and developing API endpoints with Java. Thompson has also implemented internationalization legal requirements as part of QAD's SaaS offering, which has enhanced global compliance. His contributions have been recognized with the Key Contributor Award in 2020 and the QAD Champion title in 2021.
Education and Expertise
James Thompson studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2013 to 2015. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in software engineering. Thompson specializes in backend services development and API endpoint creation, utilizing technologies such as OpenEdge Progress ABL and Java.
Background
Prior to his tenure at QAD, James Thompson served in the United States Air Force from 2006 to 2010. During this time, he worked in Communication Navigation Sensors Aircraft Maintenance for four years. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills and problem-solving, which he has applied in his software engineering career.
Achievements
James Thompson has received several accolades for his work in software engineering. He was awarded the Key Contributor Award in 2020 for his excellence in leading lean development initiatives. In 2021, he earned the QAD Champion title, recognizing his outstanding contributions to software engineering solutions. Additionally, he actively mentors software developers and engineers, focusing on software processing, debugging, and testing within a scrum framework.