Denver, Colorado 80221
john@johngarland.net
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Experienced software engineer and technical leader with extensive expertise in full-stack software development, cloud solutions, and DevOps. Proven ability to build, deploy, and manage scalable applications on cloud infrastructure, leveraging automation, optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies. Passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and delivering efficient, secure solutions in high-stakes environments.

• Languages: Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, C#, HTML, CSS, Bash
• Frameworks & Technologies: React, Node.js, jQuery, Cloudflare Workers
• Databases: MySQL, Redis
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud
• DevOps & CI/CD: GitLab CI, Terraform, Git
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Continuous Integration/Deployment

PRESENT e-Learning Systems, Boca Raton, FL (2015 - Present)

• PRESENT e-Learning Systems is the #1 provider of online education in the field of Podiatry.

• Led a team of 6 members of the publishing and development team.

• Maintained and hosted 20+ websites in production, staging, and development environments.

• Reduced annual operational costs by at least $80,000 within the first year as CTO while maintaining 99% uptime.

• Delegated tasks, wrote specifications, and contributed to coding and advancing projects.

• Served as the primary contact for clients licensing Learning Management Software.

• Engineered full-stack solutions including complex API development and integration.

• Implemented robust, scalable cloud hosting solutions primarily on AWS infrastructure.

• Streamlined operations by adopting Agile and DevOps best practices, significantly improving product delivery timelines and system reliability.

PRESENT e-Learning Systems, Boca Raton, FL (2010 - 2015)

• Lead Developer responsible for software development initiatives.
• Developed comprehensive APIs and full-stack solutions.
• Improved system efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

PRESENT e-Learning Systems, Boca Raton, FL (2006 - 2010)

• Collaborated closely with development teams on the Mentor LMS project.
• Gained extensive experience in API and full-stack development.

• Imported extensive multimedia content into an AI-driven platform enabling customers to interactively query and engage with podiatry educational content.
• Enhanced customer engagement through conversational AI, significantly improving user experience and accessibility.
• Leveraged advanced natural language processing techniques to deliver precise, relevant responses.

• Engineered an innovative multimedia automation tool leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure and OpenAI APIs.
• Integrated ChatGPT and FFMPEG to automate complex multimedia workflows, significantly improving content generation efficiency.
• Demonstrated rapid prototyping and deployment capabilities, delivering the project within 24 hours.

• Extensive hands-on experience in software development, cloud technologies, and DevOps methodologies since 1994.

• Passionate about continuous learning, travel, meditation, and yoga, leveraging these experiences to enhance adaptability, problem-solving, and innovative thinking.