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Hi, I am John

John Derr

Software Engineering Intern at University of Wisconsin - College of Engineering

I am a passionate software engineer with 4 years of work experience, including schooling. I built 2 Backend Systems for UW College of Engineering. Sometimes, I work on some fun projects such as writing a websites and small scripts, etc.

Skills

Experiences

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Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin, College of Engineering is a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.

Integration Engineering Intern

May 2024 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Developed 2 REST APIs using Spring Boot Framework, replacing outdated SOAP APIs to modernize system architecture and ease of use
  • Migrated SQL queries from an old database schema to JPA-based queries on a new schema, while maintaining accurate data retrieva
  • Authored the OpenAPI specification, independently defining and documenting endpoints for project use.
Help Desk Consultant

Feb 2022 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Provided comprehensive technical support for CAE, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, ensuring swift resolution and excellent customer service.
  • Monitored systems and communicated with users and staff, resolving issues efficiently, including handling critical incidents like a total power outage.

Bethel Lutheran Church

May 2023 - December 2024

Madison, WI

Bethel Lutheran Church is a large church in Madison, WI.

Assistant Sound Engineer

May 2023 - December 2024

Responsibilities:
  • Setup and operate audio equipment for the band during weekly church services, ensuring high-quality sound for congregants, broadcast to WKOW 27, and YouTube.
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Education

B.S. in Computer Science & Data Science
GPA: 3.57 out of 4
Taken Courses:
Course Name Total Credit Obtained Credit
Algorithms 4 4
Artificial Intelligent 4 3.5
Database Management Systems 4 4
Operating System 4 4
Optimization 4 3.5
Data Structures and Algorithm 4 3.5
Extracurricular Activities:
  • Associate Director of Online Spaces for Wisconsin Union Directorate Games Committee
  • Vicepresident of Remote Trips for Hoofers Scuba Club
  • Observing Station Leader for University of Wisconsin - Madison Astronomy Club

Projects

Games Database
Games Database
Owner Dec 2024 - Present

A simple way to vizualize the games that Wisconsin Union Directorate Games Committee owns. It is written with React-js and Spring Boot.

CAE-ManageIP-Rest
Developer June 2024 - Present

An IP and Asset Management solution for UW-Madison College of Engineering. It is REST API written with Spring Boot for managing DNS/DHCP/Devices/etc.

CAE-Account Management-Rest
Developer June 2024 - Present

An account management solution for end user and admistrative access to accounts for UW-Madison College of Engineering. It is REST API written with Spring Boot for managing permissions/groups/etc.

Set Traveling Sales Person Solver
Owner Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

An efficient Set Traveling Sales Person solver using Python and GAMS to optimize flight paths for a private jet traversing all 48 contiguous U.S. states. The initial implementation analyzed 200 airports, delivering a solution in just 14 hours.

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