Zak Farrington
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J. Hardy Brown
Zak, is detailed and brilliant in his approach to computers and software issues. He works fast, he is intuitive and creative in his diagnosis. It is fun to watch him work as he has a genuine joy at problem solving and innovative solutions. Zak is simply better than others we have tried. I highly recommend his services and would be glad to speak further about his abilities and character.
J. Hardy Brown
Zak, is detailed and brilliant in his approach to computers and software issues. He works fast, he is intuitive and creative in his diagnosis. It is fun to watch him work as he has a genuine joy at problem solving and innovative solutions. Zak is simply better than others we have tried. I highly recommend his services and would be glad to speak further about his abilities and character.
J. Hardy Brown
Zak, is detailed and brilliant in his approach to computers and software issues. He works fast, he is intuitive and creative in his diagnosis. It is fun to watch him work as he has a genuine joy at problem solving and innovative solutions. Zak is simply better than others we have tried. I highly recommend his services and would be glad to speak further about his abilities and character.
J. Hardy Brown
Zak, is detailed and brilliant in his approach to computers and software issues. He works fast, he is intuitive and creative in his diagnosis. It is fun to watch him work as he has a genuine joy at problem solving and innovative solutions. Zak is simply better than others we have tried. I highly recommend his services and would be glad to speak further about his abilities and character.
Experience
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CarOffer
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Software Developer
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May 2012 - Present
• CarOffer: Industry's first instant trade platform that is geared to solve the industries biggest challenges. In collaboration with the most prominent pre-owned operators in the United States. Matrix technology enables inventory fulfillment similar to the stock market, while streamlining instant selling of consumer vehicles to improve profitability. • CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) acquired 51% stake in CarOffer for $275 million in December 2020. • Pearl 360: Flagship product completely re-written from the ground up using technologies in React, Redux and Ant Design. To date, product supports nearly 3,000 US based dealerships and has experienced minimal defects. • Front-end & API work for multiple N-tier .NET applications in React, AngularJS, C#, ASP.NET MVC, jQuery and more. • RedBumper iSign Up: Implemented a secure financial transaction system utilizing Authorize.NET for client dealership trial and registrations in ASP.NET which resulted in over 100+ new clientele while company was a startup in 2012/2013.
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Usability Sciences Corporation
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deployment Developer
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Mar 2010 - Mar 2012
• Lead of deployment operations: Responsible for WebIQ project programming, configuration, look and feel, and overall deployment. • Provide technical support for clients regarding WebIQ technology. • Provide customer support through facets such Fogbugz. • Shared responsibility maintaining UsabilitySciences.com website. • Lead of deployment operations: Responsible for WebIQ project programming, configuration, look and feel, and overall deployment. • Provide technical support for clients regarding WebIQ technology. • Provide customer support through facets such Fogbugz. • Shared responsibility maintaining UsabilitySciences.com website.
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MIS Group
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
• MIS Time Entry: vast investment in developing, maintaining and enhancing a successful web-based time entry solution, broadening and increasing customer base by nearly 400%. • Extensive software analysis, debugging, testing and repair. • Provided technical support for customers. • Complex custom software development, configuration, deployment and installation. • Hands-on experience with construction and estate management software such as Sage Timberline Office. • MIS Time Entry: vast investment in developing, maintaining and enhancing a successful web-based time entry solution, broadening and increasing customer base by nearly 400%. • Extensive software analysis, debugging, testing and repair. • Provided technical support for customers. • Complex custom software development, configuration, deployment and installation. • Hands-on experience with construction and estate management software such as Sage Timberline Office.
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Programmer
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May 2004 - Dec 2005
• Developer for popular open-source MMORPG private game server software written in C. • Coordinated remotely with over 10 other contributors. • Subversion driven project management. • Mentioned as top honors. • Founded and administered side project implementing use of eAthena, effectively supporting over 32,000 international user accounts with average of 350 to 600 daily users online. • Developer for popular open-source MMORPG private game server software written in C. • Coordinated remotely with over 10 other contributors. • Subversion driven project management. • Mentioned as top honors. • Founded and administered side project implementing use of eAthena, effectively supporting over 32,000 international user accounts with average of 350 to 600 daily users online.
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Education
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School of Hard Knocks
Coding since age 12, Reverse Engineering games, Computer Security and Programming