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10/15/2012

This is an exciting time! I'm completely ditching my old website, and starting from scratch with this new one. The most recent SoCal Code Camp was this past weekend, during which I had the privilege of giving my very first presentation as a developer. I'd done it a number of times before back in my days of being a Mac tech, but never in the realm of software development. While I hope to make it infinitely smoother in the future, I am hopeful that the attendees were able to get some good nuggets of useful and applicable information on debugging tips & tricks. The highlight of the talk was really a "gentle as possible" introduction to aspect oriented programming (AOP -- specifically using the free version of the PostSharp AOP framework), which is not exactly a gentle topic. It's something I had never even heard of until I'd been developing software for years!

I think that I will be expanding the AOP part of this talk into one focusing not so much on debugging, but on AOP itself, since it really can be so phenomenally useful and powerful! If you're the curious type, I do have the slides posted up on slideshare, but be warned... Most of the juicy good stuff was in the code demos, which I'm afraid are not really part of the slides... So if the slides look tempting at all, make sure to come to the next code camp!

3 Comments

Tony (Big Balls) link

10/20/2012 07:32:42 am

Woohoo!! First comment on your virgin site! ;)

Stan (Iron Man) link

10/20/2012 08:17:12 am

I like how you put Big Balls as part of your name.

Lance Perry link

5/16/2014 09:53:16 am

Jon,

We have mutual contacts. I’m the Sr. Technology Recruiter here at Provide Commerce (www.providecommerce.com). We seek a mid-to-senior Software Engineer to develop high-traffic responsive ecommerce platforms that receive web traffic into the millions. This is a rare career opportunity, joining our most bleeding edge software team, and we offer an amazing company culture – please, look us up! Your background truly compliments our position and I’d like the opportunity to speak with you. Send me a note or call me directly.

(Mid-or-Senior) Solutions Engineer

Very exciting career opportunity! We seek an experienced Software Engineer able to work in a fast paced environment and develop industry leading high traffic ecommerce platforms. This position will work with cross-functional teams to build high performance, architecturally sound, scalable systems that align with our expanding business needs. Our engineers work on the most advanced software projects the industry has to offer using a hands-on approach throughout all aspects of the SDLC in an Agile environment; producing high-level designs, task plans and detailed technical work. We seek an engineer with the ability and interest in working on a broad range of different projects, who loves to write code, is excited about building things and able to create robust software designs. Our Solutions Engineers work independently, as well as collaboratively, to define optimal implementation strategies across technology boundaries unavailable at most other companies. We look forward to speaking with you!

Responsibilities Include:
• Work on highly visible strategic projects in teams and/or work independently as needed.
• Interact closely with business and Senior Engineers/Manager in understanding business processes and proposing technical as well as non-technical solutions for business problems.
• Work independently to manage their deliverables, schedule and clearly define tasks.
• Actively work with architects and managers in continuously improving SDLC process and the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.
• Participate in other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of development experience with 2+ years on complex projects.
• Fluent in several of: C#, .NET, Java, C++, JavaScript, CSS3, REST, WCF and SQL.
• Experience with MVC design in JavaScript (Backbone, Ember, Angular, etc.) is a plus.
• Agile / Scrum methodologies a plus.
• Demonstrable experience in developing distributed software systems & solutions using Microsoft (.NET/SQL Server), Java/JSP, JavaScript/NodeJS or related core technologies.
• An understanding of tiered distributed systems; knowledge of e-commerce business and fulfillment business processes a plus.
• Experience working with the business in defining solutions is a plus.
• Sharp analytical abilities, problem solving techniques, proven design skills and a track record of delivery.
• Excellent written communication and verbal agility.
• Capable of dealing with cross-team dependencies, rapid schedules and a constant evolving business environment.
• Proactive, motivated and able to work in teams.
• Excellent at juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks at a given time, and prioritizing those items so that your time is used efficiently.
• Effective communicator, presenting facts not feelings and balancing business goals with engineering goals.
• Pride in being held accountable, take ownership of outstanding issues, and establish a high level of credibility with others in the organization.
• College degree preferably in engineering or computer science or relevant experience in technologies listed a plus.

Thank you,

Lance Perry
Sr. Technology Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Provide-Commerce (& Gifts.com)
Email: LPerry@ProvideCommerce.com

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