Steven Sheaves
About Steven Sheaves
Steven Sheaves is a Software Engineer II currently working remotely at Benefitfocus, where he has advanced from an intern to his current position since 2022. He has a diverse background that includes management roles in the food service industry and a solid educational foundation in Computer Science.
Current Role at Benefitfocus
Steven Sheaves holds the position of Software Engineer II at Benefitfocus since 2022. He works remotely and has been in this role for two years. His responsibilities include developing software solutions and contributing to projects that enhance the company's offerings.
Previous Experience at Benefitfocus
Prior to his current role, Steven worked at Benefitfocus as a Software Engineer I for nine months from 2021 to 2022. He also completed a two-month internship as a Software Engineer at the same company in 2021. His experiences at Benefitfocus have contributed to his growth in software engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Steven studied Computer Science at Western Governors University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He also completed pre-requisite courses at WGU Academy. Additionally, he studied Sociology at Austin Peay State University, providing him with a diverse academic background.
Technical Projects and Applications
Steven has developed several technical projects, including a facial recognition app using React.js, which is deployed on the Heroku platform. He created an inventory management application using Java, with public FXML and JavaFX, available on GitHub. He also launched a cocktail search app utilizing a free public API, accessible online. Currently, he is working on an interactive portfolio website to showcase his personal projects and skills.
Previous Work Experience
Before his roles at Benefitfocus, Steven worked in various positions. He served as a Kitchen Manager at Buffalo Wild Wings for one year in 2017-2018. He also worked as a Service Manager at Logan's Roadhouse from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Technical Support Representative at Asurion for nine months in 2020-2021.