Derek Thornton
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Portuguese Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Front End Libraries
freeCodeCampAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Javascript Algorithms and Data Structures
freeCodeCampAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Front End Development
freeCodeCampApr, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Federal Firearms License
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and ExplosivesDec, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Pharmacy Technician
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Radioisotope Safety
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Experience
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Ready Alliance
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Backend Developer
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Quivers
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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May 2019 - May 2020
• Developed in both Python and Node.js based environments for a growing startup company.• Bridged data from Microsoft SQL database (mssql) to MongoDB (NoSQL) database.• Drove intake of independently developed middleware for several e-commerce integrations.• Worked with various AWS services including; EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and DynamoDB.• Transformed the QA process for increased bug prevention and improved user experience. • Developed in both Python and Node.js based environments for a growing startup company.• Bridged data from Microsoft SQL database (mssql) to MongoDB (NoSQL) database.• Drove intake of independently developed middleware for several e-commerce integrations.• Worked with various AWS services including; EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and DynamoDB.• Transformed the QA process for increased bug prevention and improved user experience.
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Imagine Learning
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Software Engineer
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
• Contributed throughout development lifecycle while programming in Python, XML, and JavaScript.• Analyzed existing software processes and engineered solutions for native software integration.• Programmed VBA templates to optimize efficacy of data consumption during content creation. • Contributed throughout development lifecycle while programming in Python, XML, and JavaScript.• Analyzed existing software processes and engineered solutions for native software integration.• Programmed VBA templates to optimize efficacy of data consumption during content creation.
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AllenComm
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Support Engineer
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May 2017 - Jun 2018
Troubleshot client reported issues and coded web development fixes in a full-stack environment; c#, javascript, html, css, sql. Programmed new features for enterprise solution using .NET framework. Directly adapted look and feel of pdf forms to code for data submission and rehydration. Directly manipulated data in databases as needed using SQL Server. Maintained hosting requirements for solutions on virtual machines.
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Instructional Designer
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
• Design and produce concise, clear, and interactive instructional materials for web-based and instructor-led training.• Analyze complex technical content to develop engaging designs within set deadlines.• Efficiently manage time and projects in a fast-paced environment.• Collaborate with internal teams of project managers, designers, artists, and programmers. • Effectively engage clientele to satisfy content needs and expectations.• Serve clientele consisting of widely recognized brands and Fortune 500 companies.
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Science and Technology Corporation (STC)
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Scientist / Technical Writer
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
• Managed multiple projects, budgets, and personnel daily to meet deadlines and quality expectations.• Proposed, designed, and developed a new technical analysis report template, engineering materials forms for data procurement and comprehensive technical database of materials for assessments.• Interfaced directly with clients to coordinate efforts of various types of scientific professionals, departments, and agencies for the effective portrayal of technical information in test plans and reports.
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Smith's Food & Drug Centers
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Retail Groceries
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacy Technician
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Jan 2009 - Oct 2015
• Discovered and corrected erroneous dosing calculations and errors in prescription data processing.• Recommended improvements to management regarding the workflow area including spatial and customer reception forincreased process efficiency.• Communicated clearly and effectively between medical professionals, coworkers and patients in order to complete an averaged amount of 350 prescriptions per day. • Discovered and corrected erroneous dosing calculations and errors in prescription data processing.• Recommended improvements to management regarding the workflow area including spatial and customer reception forincreased process efficiency.• Communicated clearly and effectively between medical professionals, coworkers and patients in order to complete an averaged amount of 350 prescriptions per day.
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University of Utah - Employment
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant, Department of Research and Information Services
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May 2013 - Dec 2013
• Researched the ideal entrepreneurial demographic to apply the “Innovation Chiasm” theory to and proposed the product “P3” for implementation.• Evaluated P3’s corresponding industry for market fit through market research and competition analysis.• Ascertained fiscal requirements and developed a business plan utilizing market and product development data.• Created wireframe coded into HTML and CSS for prototype creation. • Researched the ideal entrepreneurial demographic to apply the “Innovation Chiasm” theory to and proposed the product “P3” for implementation.• Evaluated P3’s corresponding industry for market fit through market research and competition analysis.• Ascertained fiscal requirements and developed a business plan utilizing market and product development data.• Created wireframe coded into HTML and CSS for prototype creation.
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Education
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freeCodeCamp
Computer Software Engineering -
University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry -
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.)