Benjamin Groff

Full Stack Software Developer

Résumé

Computer Skills Profile:

  • Back end Langauges:
    • Java, Python, RPG IV
  • Front end Langauges:
    • JavaScript, jQuery, JSON
    • Angular JS, React JS, AJAX
    • HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
  • Server Side Langauges:
    • SQL, mySQL, PHP, Node JS
  • Version Control Systems:
    • Git / Github
  • Server Technologies:
    • SQL Server, IBM I, Linux Server
  • Cloud Technologies:
    • AWS
    • MS Azure
  • Cmd Line / Scripting:
    • Linux Command Line
    • MS Powershell
  • Other:
    • Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer
    • MS Excel Certified

Relevant Experience:

Full Stack Software Developer

Freelance, Lancaster, PA, USA

May 2020 - Present

  • Designed and created a responsive and interactive website for marketing and client interaction
  • Used HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and Bootstrap to ensure responsiveness and mobile friendliness
  • Utilized SEO best practices to provide the greatest potential reach of web information
  • Automated business processes through the development and modification of a Salesforce CRM application
  • Communicated with the client to determine business needs and program requirements
  • Completed and implemented over 15 enhancements and a new marketing website over a three-month period

Computer Programmer Intern

Brenntag, Reading, PA, USA

June 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Created, debugged, and enhanced software programs being used in daily operations of the business
  • Automated business processes and utilized databases to retrieve critical information
  • Utilized IBM I, RDI, and Profound UI developmental tools to complete enhancements
  • Developed software programs using RPG IV and SQL programming languages with moderate oversight
  • Completed and implemented over 20 enhancements in an efficient and timely manner over a three-month period

Additional Experience:

Bicycle Salesman / Mechanic

Shirk's Bike Shop, East Earl, PA, USA

May 2015 - August 2019

  • Managed inventory and determined stock availability through contacting distributors
  • Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner and actively listened to best serve customers’ needs
  • Efficiently completed tasks in a high pressure, autonomous, collaborative environment with 12 coworkers

International Experience:

Service Trips:

Morocco and Spain 2014, Vietnam 2015, Ecuador 2016, Nepal 2017

  • Full immersion into a foreign culture in order to serve and connect with diverse populations
  • Spent two weeks to three months on location developing an ability to communicate with and aide diverse groups

Education:

BS in Information Technology

Liberty University

August 2018 - August 2020

Lynchburg, VA, USA

  • Specialization: Web and Mobile Programming
  • Relevant Coursework: Database Management, Obj oriented Programming, Server and Client-side Programming

AA in Business Administration

Harrisburg Area Community College

January 2017 - December 2018

Lancaster, PA, USA

  • Relevant Coursework: Marketing, Management, Macro and Microeconomics, Accounting

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About

HEY THERE!

Welcome to my résumé and portfolio website!

My name is Ben and I am a recent 2020 graduate from Liberty University with a degree in Information Technology: Web and Mobile Programming. I am a very passionate programmer who fell in love with coding in High School and now that same love has brought me here.

I am currently looking for my first full - time Entry Level Software Engineer role and I am always looking for more freelance projects to work on! In the meantime I'm always looking to improve upon and expand my skillset so expect my portfolio to continue to grow with new projects using different langauges, frameworks, and technologies.

Thank you for visiting my website and checking out what I have to offer! If you would like to contact me, just submit the contact form below. Also, connect with me on Linked In!

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