Andrew Brassington
Background
I am a software developer with experience using C#, ASP.NET, Javascript, and Angular.js. I enjoy experimenting with new tools/languages to expand my knowledge and I believe that teaching others to share in a love for learning is the most important aspect of any profession, but especially as a developer.
I strive to be a quick learner and both a competent leader and capable worker. In my free time I enjoy cycling, playing the tuba, hiking, reading, and spending time with my wife. I’d like to contribute more to open source projects.
Education
Business Administration, B.S.
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan
Proficiency
I have been writing basic HTML/CSS, running linux servers and experimenting with new software since middle school in 2002. Most recently the majority of code I have written has been in C#, ASP.NET, Javascript, and Angular.js. I have limited experience in Ruby, Python, Bash, and SQL.
Experience
Coder For Rent LLC, Houston, TX
.Net Developer / Instructor at Coder Camps - October 2013 to Present
Taught students 8-10 hours/day. Overhauled curriculum to emphasize javascript. Helped add bootstrap to CoderCamps.com.
Coder Camps, Houston, TX
Student - August 2013 to September 2013
Intensive 9-week .NET developer training where I practiced building solutions in a team using C#, CSS3, HTML5, Javascript, SQL, MVC4, XAML, LINQ, and Entity Framework.
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Student Association Vice President - May 2012 to May 2013
I was lead developer on our Student Association website called the CAST:
- Private profiles only available to Andrews University students (away from Google’s index)
- Maintained local university Ubuntu host virtual machines
- Integrated with the University login directory using LDAP
- Built our own faceted search using Apache’s Solr search
I also lead the student senate, ran elections, and graduated with honors in leadership that same year.
Ekamai International School, Bangkok, Thailand
Fourth Grade Teacher / Student Missionary - August 2010 to June 2011
Inspired 80 students daily to live Christian values. On the side I taught English, History, and Geography.
QualitySmith, Walla Walla, WA
Project Sales Consultant - Summer 2009
Acted as an efficient, goal-oriented company representative to hundreds of customers and home improvement contractors each month over the phone
House Legislature, Olympia, WA
Legislative Policy Intern - January 2008 to March 2008
- Conducted legislative research
- Kept legislator updated by tracking their bills through the legislative process.
- Took notes at committee hearings, meetings and legislative sessions.
- Contributed to general office duties by drafting return correspondence with constituents.
Recommendations
“Andrew has been a great asset to our team from day one. He’s smart, trustworthy, and takes initiative. If you need a smart guy that gets the job done, Andrew will be an asset to your team.” ~David Graham, CEO, Coder For Rent, LLC
“I have been lucky enough to have had Andrew as both an instructor and a co-worker. He is extremely conscientious, detail oriented, and well prepared. Andrew has the rare ability to learn something and almost immediately apply/teach it. He is continually expanding his development skill set and passing that knowledge on to those around him. Working with Andrew has has made me a stronger, more effective developer.” ~Alex Miller, Co-instructor
“Jacob’s eye for detail is unmatched as is his professionalism. He is very comfortable in any kind of environment and is my idea of an ideal colleague. His breadth of knowledge is incredibly vast which directly relates to his ability to solve problems and think outside of the box.” ~Amijot (Amu) Sohal, Fellow Student