Alan O.
About Alan O.
Alan O. is a Software Engineer at Trucker Tools in Herndon, Virginia, with extensive experience in software development and project management. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, utilizing technologies such as Node, Webpack, and AWS.
Work at Trucker Tools
Alan O. has been employed as a Software Engineer at Trucker Tools since 2021. In this role, he is based in Herndon, Virginia, and has contributed to various projects over the past three years. His responsibilities include utilizing technologies such as Node and Webpack for dependency resolution and asset compilation, particularly in projects that involve Angular 1.x and Vue.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Trucker Tools, Alan O. held multiple roles in software development. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at Guidance Residential from 2015 to 2018. He also served as a Senior Web Developer at Cogent Communications for 10 months in 2019 to 2020. His earlier experiences include positions at NUTRANEXT and Lister Technologies, where he focused on full-stack development and web development, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Alan O. studied at ECPI University, where he focused on Database Programming and earned a degree in Computer Information Science from 2009 to 2014. He also completed his high school education at Varina High School from 2000 to 2004. His technical expertise includes deploying applications to Amazon Web Services, managing projects in SCRUM environments using Jira, and collaborating with international teams through Git.
Technical Skills and Tools
Alan O. has a strong technical skill set that includes proficiency in Node and Webpack for web development. He has experience with Angular 1.x and Vue frameworks. Additionally, he is skilled in using Adobe Creative Suite for graphics and print design. His work often involves developing custom integrations with third-party vendors, such as SlickText, for SMS-based notifications and marketing campaigns.
Early Career Background
Alan O. began his career in customer service as a representative at Blockbuster from 2009 to 2012. He later transitioned to a role as a Stockroom Associate at NAPA Auto Parts in 2011. These early positions provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his software development career.