Software Consultant
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Consultant at Independent Contractor
- Past
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- Senior Software Developer at Leostream
- Developer at O'Reilly Media
- Software Enginner at CS Information Technologies
- Education
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- University of Massachusetts Boston
- Boston College
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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
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Consultant
Independent Contractor
(Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2009 — Present (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.
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Senior Software Developer
Leostream
(Information Technology and Services industry)
November 2002 — March 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.
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Developer
O'Reilly Media
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)
April 2000 — September 2001 (1 year 6 months)
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Software Enginner
CS Information Technologies
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
September 1997 — April 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
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University of Massachusetts Boston
CS , Computer Science , 1995 — 1998
Worked in the Healy Labs
- Activities and Societies:
- Founder of the Advanced Computer Users Club 1996-1998
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Boston College
English 1989 — 1990
Lived in Shaw House
- Activities and Societies:
- Gasson Scholar, Honors program
