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Hi, I am John

John Derr

Associate Software Engineer at Capital One

Recent computer science graduate from University of Wisconsin-Madison joining Capital One’s Technology Development Program. Passionate about building scalable systems and creating intuitive user experiences.

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Experiences

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Capital One

Aug 2025 - Present

Dallas, TX

Capital One Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts.

Associate Software Engineer (Technology Development Program)

Aug 2025 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Full Stack development using Java and React
  • Cloud-native development using Kubernetes on AWS

Madison, WI

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

Integration Engineering Intern

May 2024 - May 2025

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  • Developed 2 REST APIs using Spring Boot Framework, replacing outdated SOAP APIs to modernize system architecture and ease of use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 - May 2025

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.
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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.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science & Data Science
GPA: 3.53 out of 4
Taken Courses:
Course NameTotal CreditObtained Credit
Algorithms44
Artificial Intelligent43.5
Computer Networks43.5
Database Management Systems44
Operating System44
Optimization43.5
Data Structures and Algorithm43.5
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 - June 2025

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 - Mayhu 2025

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 - May 2025

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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