Jonathan Hinson
About Jonathan Hinson
Jonathan Hinson is a Principal Software Engineer at Mantis Innovation, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software engineering, including leading significant projects that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs.
Work at Mantis Innovation
Jonathan Hinson has been employed at Mantis Innovation since 2012, progressing from Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer, and currently holds the position of Principal Software Engineer. His tenure includes significant contributions such as leading the design and implementation of an ETL process for data migration and infrastructure modernization to Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform. This initiative resulted in zero downtime and a 50% reduction in infrastructure costs. In his current role, he has managed a multi-million-dollar budget and initiated a 'Skunk Works project' that optimized the core pricing engine, enhancing profit margins.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Hinson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Abilene Christian University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles. He has expertise in various programming languages and technologies, including Ruby, SQL, and Rails, and has experience in cloud infrastructure management, particularly with Google Cloud Platform.
Background
Before joining Mantis Innovation, Jonathan Hinson worked as a Business Analyst at Enbridge for a brief period in 2008. His career at Mantis Innovation began in 2012, and he has since held multiple roles, demonstrating a consistent trajectory of growth and responsibility within the organization. His experience spans over a decade in software engineering, focusing on system migrations, data management, and infrastructure optimization.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jonathan Hinson has led various projects that have significantly impacted operational efficiency and cost management. He architected the migration of legacy .NET systems to Rails 7 and transitioned a legacy Android mobile app to iOS, which eliminated downtime for customer-facing applications. His work on migrating data from Salesforce into a proprietary CRM supported increased operational load, reflecting his capability in handling complex data challenges.