Josh McCall

  United States, US
  515-999-0221
  joshmccall221@gmail.com

  I love working with passionate people who love what they do. I am a software engineer whose focus is helping others through the use of technology. I enjoy connecting people with technology no matter the platform.  

  Work

Dec 2018 – present

Engineer •

A software company that develops, supports and sells software that serves enterprise and business needs of small to mid-size businesses.

    Jun 2018 – present

    Software Engineer •

    .net, Blazor, Xamarin, Azure Service Fabric, Node, React, ReactXP, Redux, Electron

    Store Fronts Data Service (SFDS): Rolled out a data service to support Microsoft's universal stores using Azure Service Fabric.

    Xbox Game Pass: Helped release the latest version of the Game Pass application built with ReactXP and Electron.

    CELA: Find Your Legal Contact (FYLC) - End-to-End utility to manage legal contact groups. Utilized by Microsoft employees, Azure pipelines and other internal applications.

    Insider Trading Compliance Tool (INTRACT) - platform to administer, notify and audit employee trading status. .net core with Blazor

      Dec 2017 – present

      YFFR - Consulting / Advisor •

      Node, React, Redux, Corber, Cordova, Firebase, Wordpress

      • Hybrid app (iOS, Android)
      • PWA (web, mobile, Windows store)
      • Website

        Dec 2017 – Dec 2018

        Trility Consulting - Consultant •

        Node, React, AWS, DevOps, Agile Coach CDS Global (2017 -2018): Full stack development, training and coaching.

          Dec 2017 – Dec 2018

          Dynamo, LLC - Consultant •

            Apr 2017 – Dec 2018

            Engineer •

            Node, React, Google App Engine Data quality and compliance reimagined for the insurance industry.

              Dec 2016 – Dec 2017

              Software Artisan •

              Node, React, Angular, Python, AWS Pioneer (2016 - 2017): Full stack development for AGTech product.

                Dec 2015 – present

                PS Technologies - CTO •

                Node, React, Redux, Corber, Cordova, Firebase, Wordpress

                • Hybrid app (iOS, Android)
                • PWA (web, mobile, Windows store)

                  Dec 2014 – Dec 2014

                  Amida - UI Developer •

                  JS, HTML, Sass, CSS UI/UX focus working with design and development teams on part of the blue button initiative. Clickable mockups/prototypes, front end development and remote team/project management with a focus on 508 compliance.

                    Dec 2014 – Dec 2016

                    Software Engineer - Consultant •

                    Node React, Redux, Hapi, JAVA, Scala, Vagrant, Docker, Chef, AWS John Deere ISG (2015 - 2016) : Full stack development for AGTech product.

                    Node, JS, React, Angular Meredith Corporation ( 2015 ) : Custom web components powering analytics and sales conversions.

                    PHP, Zend, vagrant, virtualization, Jenkins Seneca Tank (2014) : Custom CMS.

                    Vue, PHP, Laravel, Perl, Django, Magento Adventureland (2014) : Multi-factor 3D bar code ticket processing, e- commerce, hand held android scanners, VOIP and ticket printing.

                      Dec 2013 – Dec 2014

                      Application System Engineer •

                      .net, SQL Server Application development for loan processing.

                        Dec 2013 – Dec 2014

                        New York Life Insurance Company - Licensed Insurance Agent •

                        An Agent through New York Life I worked with families, individuals and business owners to understand and get the most out of insurance, investments, company benefits and even individual health plans.

                          Dec 2011 – Dec 2013

                          Practical Farmers of Iowa •

                          Consulting and volunteer work:

                          • Computer Systems Support
                          • Network and Systems Improvement Consulting
                          • Primary Computer Server Consultation + Build + Configure
                          • Internal Web Application (Open Source, Custom)

                            Dec 2010 – Dec 2013

                            HomeTown Tech •

                            HomeTown Tech is a team of computer service experts. We can fix broken computers (PC & Mac), set up a stronger & more secure network, provide computer training, and help you avoid computer problems.

                              Dec 2010 – present

                              Owner •

                              Full-Stack Software Engineer, Agile Coach, Consultant, Advisor, Speaker, Mentor and Conference Organizer.

                                Dec 2008 – Dec 2013

                                Student Technician •

                                • Imaged and provisioned new hardware.
                                • Security and Audits.
                                • Networking infrastructure.
                                • Drupal web development.

                                    Education

                                  Dec 2008 – Dec 2013

                                  Bachelor of Science (BS)

                                  Iowa State University, Management Information Systems, General

                                    Dec 2006 – Dec 2008

                                    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

                                    Indian Hills Community College, Computer Forensics

                                        Skills

                                      Linux

                                      Bash

                                      HTML

                                      System Administration

                                      Source Allies

                                      Virtualization

                                      User Experience

                                      iOS Development

                                      Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

                                      Windows

                                      Blazor

                                      Wireframes

                                      Android Development

                                      PHP

                                      c#

                                      Small Business

                                      Software Prototyping

                                      hybrid app development

                                      MySQL

                                      JavaScriptMVC

                                      Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agent

                                      .net

                                      Time Management

                                      Node.js

                                      SASS

                                      Responsive Web Design

                                      Java

                                      .NET Core

                                      JavaScript

                                      TDD

                                      Mobile Applications

                                      Computer Forensics

                                      PWA

                                      Network Security

                                      OS X

                                      User Interface Design

                                      cordova

                                      iOS

                                      CSS

                                      Data Recovery

                                        Volunteerism

                                      Yoga for First Responders

                                      Yoga for First Responders provides vital emotional ­wellness and mental-resiliency training in academy settings, in­service trainings, and community-based programs.

                                      https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/

                                      Jan 2019 – present

                                      Board Of Directors

                                        DevOpsDays Des Moines

                                        Yoga for First Responders provides vital emotional ­wellness and mental-resiliency training in academy settings, in­service trainings, and community-based programs.

                                        https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/

                                        Dec 2018 – present

                                        Organizer

                                          dsmHack

                                          48-hours of code

                                          A hackathon benefiting Iowa nonprofit organizations

                                          https://dsmhack.org/the-hack/

                                          Dec 2017 – Dec 2018

                                          Volunteer

                                            Free Code Camp

                                            FreeCodeCamp is a great community for those looking to learn as well as a great place for experienced developers to help the next generation of developers.

                                            As I Camp Counselor I help people work through the curriculum as well pair program with tools like screenhero, gitter and more.

                                            Just this week I have the privilege to work with a QA analyst from London. In her own words: "I am a QA analyst but hoping to transition to front end devving asap"​

                                            To find out more: http://freecodecamp.com/

                                            An open source community of busy people who learn to code and build projects for nonprofits.

                                            Success Stories: https://www.quora.com/Career-Advice/Has-anyone-landed-a-job-after-completing-a-project-with-Freecodecamp/answer/Quincy-Larson?srid=3mug&share=1#

                                            https://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/comments/35yz6g/why_i_dropped_out_of_free_code_camp/

                                            Dec 2015 – present

                                            Volunteer "Camp Counselor"

                                              Tech Journey

                                              http://www.techjourney.org/

                                              Our Mission: "To inspire youth to increase their knowledge and interest in technology by providing engaging learning opportunities led by technology professionals"

                                              Dec 2015 – present

                                              Volunteer

                                                Amanda the Panda

                                                New York Life took part in "Keeping good going" by having teams of agents, staff and other volunteers help Amanda the Panda as they continued their remodel. We moved construction materials, cleaned up debris and organized supplies. Even though we carried out water heaters and other large items, Amanda the Panda is the one doing the real heavy lifting.

                                                Dec 2013 – present

                                                Volunteer

                                                    Languages

                                                  English

                                                  Native Speaker