Donald Whitely
About Donald Whitely
Donald Whitely is a Software Engineering Team Lead with expertise in version control systems and a strong background in both front-end and back-end web development. He has experience with various technologies and methodologies, including REST APIs, GraphQL, Test Driven Development, and AGILE practices.
Current Role at SharpenCX
Donald Whitely currently serves as the Software Engineering Team Lead at SharpenCX, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees software development projects and leads a team of engineers in Indianapolis, Indiana. His responsibilities include managing codebases and ensuring the implementation of best practices in software engineering.
Previous Experience at SharpenCX
Before his current role, Donald Whitely worked at SharpenCX as Software Engineer II from 2020 to 2022 and as Software Engineer III for a brief period in 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various software projects and utilized his skills in both front-end and back-end development.
Education and Training
Donald Whitely studied Computer Software Engineering at BloomTech from 2019 to 2020. His education provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in software development. He also attended Oldham County High School from 1991 to 1995, where he completed his secondary education.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Donald possesses strong technical skills in software development, particularly in version control systems like Git and GitHub. He is proficient in REST APIs and GraphQL, and employs Test Driven Development and AGILE methodologies in his work. His experience extends to both SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB, as well as libraries and frameworks such as ReactJS, Redux, and Node.js.
Leadership Experience at Lambda School
Prior to his work at SharpenCX, Donald Whitely held leadership roles at Lambda School. He served as Team Leader and Section Lead from 2019 to 2020. In these positions, he guided teams and facilitated learning for students in software engineering, contributing to their educational development.