Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

Software Consultant

Greater Boston Area

Current
  • Consultant at Independent Contractor
Past
Education
  • University of Massachusetts Boston
  • Boston College
Connections
48 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

Joe Johnston’s Summary

I work in small teams to design and implement automated business solutions and software products. I have worked with SaaS and traditionally delivered software. I'm comfortable working on mutliple platforms at once.

I continue to look for opportunities that allow me to hone my craft. I enjoy leading small development teams and mentoring.

Joe Johnston’s Specialties:

Languages: Perl, Java, Python, PHP, UNIX Shell
Applications: Apache, MySQL, MSSQL, Active Directory
Skills: SQL, Networking, Virtualization, Code Management, Cross-platform development


Joe Johnston’s Experience

  • Consultant

    Independent Contractor

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    March 2009Present (5 months)

    Helping companies find solutions with a variety of tools like, SQL, Web, Perl, Java and PHP. Have built traditional desktop applications as well as web-based ones. Over 12 years experience in the field.

  • Senior Software Developer

    Leostream

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    November 2002March 2009 (6 years 5 months)

    Working on the team that designs and implements the core Connection Broker (LAMP stack) product. Also worked on agents and clients (Perl/Java) for the linux and Mac platforms. Was responsible for front line customer support and office IT infrastructure.

  • Developer

    O'Reilly Media

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)

    April 2000September 2001 (1 year 6 months)

  • Software Enginner

    CS Information Technologies

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

    September 1997April 2000 (2 years 8 months)

    Developed software solutions for the main product, which was a database-driven web application, and various internal IT systems. Helped move the internal data loading system towards a Linux-based object orient Perl system.


Joe Johnston’s Education

  • University of Massachusetts Boston

    CS , Computer Science , 19951998

    Worked in the Healy Labs

    Activities and Societies:
    Founder of the Advanced Computer Users Club 1996-1998
  • Boston College

    English 19891990

    Lived in Shaw House

    Activities and Societies:
    Gasson Scholar, Honors program

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