Entrepreneur, Web Developer and Software Engineer
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Founder at MyActionMap
- Partner at Branded Evolution
- Past
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- Software Engineer II at BAE Systems
- Co-founder at Menuocity
- Web Developer at University of Maryland
- Education
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- University of Maryland College Park
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John Brennan (john [at] janisb.com)’s Summary
I am a creative professional that just sold my stuff and moved across the country (from San Diego to NYC). I have a passion for working on high-tech startup ventures, a knack for usability and web design, and love for travel and adventure.
I started developing web applications in 1999. Some of my projects include:
Wanderfoot
My current project focused on sustainable design and promoting access to information from all parts of the globe. Coming 2009.
99circles
More social than LinkedIn and more professional than Facebook, 99circles used trust, instead of degrees of separation, to determine relationship strength. When I started this project back in 2005 social networks had little traction. A year of development had past and I still didn't think the app was "ready" for the public. I received great feedback during the beta with 1000+ users, but was no match for the already well established social networks--regardless of the new angle I was trying to take. I folded my cards on this one in 2007.
Menuocity
A restaurant portal where students can order food online. I built this in college and started by targeting students at the University of Maryland. Once the company got some traction around campus, and through the local newspapers, we were able to sign deals with the local restaurants to provide this service for a small monthly fee. In less than 3 months Menuocity was placing over 100 orders per day!
When I'm not coding away or thinking how I can make an impact in the world, I enjoy photography and exploring what the world has to offer.
John Brennan (john [at] janisb.com)’s Specialties:
Software and UI design, project management and planning, user-centered design, database design (MySQL, Postgresql), JavaScript (jQuery, YUI, Prototype, Scriptaculous and my own stuff), AJAX, MVC frameworks like Pylons and CakePHP (similar to Ruby on Rails but written in Python and PHP respectively), XP / Agile Programming, Java, hands-on experience in all phases of the development cycle, able to wear multiple hats in startup-like environments, and of course... PASSION!
John Brennan (john [at] janisb.com)’s Experience
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Founder
MyActionMap
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
Organizations are doing amazing work on the ground. Unfortunately many of these projects go relatively unnoticed because of a lack of resources. To make matters worse, donors on the other end feel out of touch because of a lack of engagement. This ends now.
MyActionMap is an open platform for organizations to create that emotional connection that their donors have been waiting for. Through progress updates, photos and video organizations can engage with the people in more meaningful ways. People will feel empowered by this transparency and direct contact, and will therefore want to self-organize in their community around certain issues and causes.
Instead of reinventing the wheel, we are leveraging technologies that already exist (facebook, youtube, etc.) and only building the ones that don't. -
Partner
Branded Evolution
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Branded Evolution: The Emerging Media Rep Firm. We are your resource for the most innovative forms of marketing in social media and online video.
The core competencies of Branded Evolution are derived from our collective expertise in sales and social media marketing, which includes excellence in networking, packaging/positioning, presenting, and negotiating. We are connectors that bring together buyers and sellers, acting as an intermediary that translates the digital products of sellers into a language all buyers can understand and monetize.
We are a resource for buyers: brands, ad agencies, PR firms, product placement shops, or any organization looking for new branding opportunities. We take a consultative approach to the sales process, since we are able to offer an expanding portfolio of products, rather than often trying to make a round peg fit into a square hole with a single opportunity.
We are a resource for sellers: if your company has a branding vehicle in the emerging media space, Branded Evolution can represent your product, acting as an outsourced sales department.
Either way, Branded Evolution can be an extension of your organization, and we like to think that we make people's jobs easier.
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Software Engineer II
BAE Systems
(Public Company; BA.L; Defense & Space industry)
August 2006 — June 2009 (2 years 11 months)
Software Engineer II, Nov 2007 - June 2009
Software Engineer I, Jan 2007 – Nov 2007
Associate Engineer, Aug 2006 – Jan 2007
• Developing a web-based collaboration prototype for U.S. Government intelligence analysts
• Leveraging a metadata graph model and various web services to identify relationships and relevant content between analysts' issues
• Awarded over $3M to continue prototype development
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- designing and building site-wide architecture (foundation of the app)
- all things JavaScript
- user experience (UI engineering)
- developing requirements, design, code and test
- creating schedule and assigning features to developers based on interest and experience -
Co-founder
Menuocity
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 2003 — February 2006 (3 years )
• Designed full scale online ordering system for restaurants
• Started in niched college market (University of Maryland).
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Web Developer
University of Maryland
(Computer Software industry)
2002 — 2006 (4 years )
• Designed and developed the web sites for the Computer Science Department and The Art Gallery
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Program Manager intern
Microsoft
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)
• Responsible for analyzing current site metrics system, then developing a migration plan for the new system.
• Designed and conducted usability studies, including building prototypes and making recommendations, for Office 2007 -
Program Manager intern
Microsoft
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
May 2004 — August 2004 (4 months)
• Responsible for defining RSS (XML syndication) strategy and implementation on Office Online
• Managed a team of 5 developers, testers and site managers to drive feature implementation
John Brennan (john [at] janisb.com)’s Education
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University of Maryland College Park
B.S. , Computer Science with Honors , 2002 — 2006
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John Brennan (john [at] janisb.com)’s Interests:
I have a love for travel and culture. I've backpacked Europe, trekked through the jungles of Borneo and summited Mt. Kinabalu. One of my life goals is to visit every country at least once. Other passions of mine include web development, entrepreneurship, and working on startups (or in a startup environment). When I'm not doing that I'm planning my next trip, surfing, snowboarding, or trying something new.
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