Jessica Pennell
@jessicapennell
Navy veteran and experienced mobile IT engineer.
What I'm looking for
As a dedicated Navy veteran and experienced mobile IT engineer, I have honed my skills in software development and quality assurance over the years. My journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Colorado State University, where I am currently enrolled. My technical expertise is complemented by my leadership experience, having served as a lead developer and product manager, where I coordinated teams to deliver innovative software solutions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented various IT solutions, including a containerization solution for deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters and a comprehensive GitLab CI/CD infrastructure. My role as a Senior Mobile and IT Engineer allowed me to present my work at Open Source North 2023, showcasing my commitment to sharing knowledge and driving technological advancements. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to impactful projects and continuously seek opportunities for professional growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Mobile and IT Engineer
Confidential Company
Feb 2020 - Sep 2024 (4 years 7 months)
Designed and implemented Infrastructure as Code (IAC) solutions for MacOS-based Gitlab runners, enabling mobile developers to build and certify Flutter-generated iOS applications. Developed a containerization solution for Flutter web, deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters, and contributed to the company-wide Gitlab CI/CD infrastructure.
QA Automation Testing Specialist
Camping World
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 (5 months)
Wrote automation framework for both user interface and ReST-ful API, automating all manual tests for product. Wrote and executed test plan for API, opening new lines of business for Good Sam / CampingWorld.com.
Mobile UI Automation (Front End)
Spectrum Cable
Oct 2018 - Aug 2019 (10 months)
Repaired the automated Xamarin UI Test platform for the Spectrum customer care application, ensuring its functionality and reliability. Implemented a robust page object model UI test framework and successfully automated all regression tests previously managed in a manual test database.
Mobile UI Automation (Front End)
Spectrum Cable
Oct 2018 - Aug 2019 (10 months)
Repaired automated Xamarin UI Test platform for Spectrum customer care app. Implemented page object model UI test framework and successfully automated all regression tests in manual test database.
Quality Assurance
NinjaTrader LLC
Dec 2015 - Sep 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Tested the flagship NinjaTrader platform desktop application, ensuring high quality and performance. Provided top-tier support for third-party vendors and highest priority clients, assisting them with the flagship C# library NinjaScript to develop trade strategies. Additionally, developed trade indicators in C# and WPF, which were prominently showcased on NinjaTrader's website.
Lead developer and product manager
FanFlo
Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated a small team of 5 programmers, guiding them through development cycles. Developed backbone software responsible for interfacing the Android application with cloud and multicasting services. Led comprehensive testing and QA efforts, including the development and implementation of a detailed test plan.
Software Integration Specialist
Spatial
Jun 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Created and maintained tools to automate the build, production, and testing for in-house continuous integration process covering 4 subsidiary companies owned by Dassault. Responsible for web tools development.
Software Integration Specialist
Spatial
Jun 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Created and maintained essential tools to automate the build, production, and testing processes for the in-house continuous integration pipeline. This system covered four subsidiary companies owned by Dassault, significantly streamlining their development workflows. Additionally, was responsible for the development of various web tools.
Security Engineer
Assured Information Security
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 (7 months)
Wrote a device driver for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) devices, utilizing X86 assembler and C language in conjunction with the Windows Driver Toolkit. This role involved work on classified projects, requiring adherence to strict security protocols.
Security Engineer
Assured Information Security
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 (7 months)
Wrote device driver for TPM devices using X86 assembler and C language with Windows Driver Toolkit. Some work is classified.
Student
Iowa State University
Jan 2008 - Jun 2013 (5 years 5 months)
Engaged in rigorous academic coursework focused on Computer Engineering, developing a strong foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Participated in various projects and coursework that honed problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.
Internship
Palisade Systems Inc
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
Created a comprehensive toolchain designed to build and port the flagship software from its existing Linux platform to the Mac OSX platform. This project involved significant cross-platform development and compatibility work.
Tools Developer
Fliptrack.com
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Developed a robust content management system (CMS) and various tools to support developers working on a LAMP stack platform. Managed all incoming media required to support the Fliptrack platform, ensuring its availability and seamless integration with the frontend.
Tools Developer
Fliptrack.com
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Developed a comprehensive content management system and associated tools to support developers on a LAMP stack platform. This system managed all incoming media for the Fliptrack platform, ensuring its availability for frontend display.
Intern
Palisade Systems Inc
Created a toolchain to build and port flagship software from Linux to the Mac OSX platform. This initiative streamlined cross-platform compatibility for key applications.
QA Automation Testing Specialist
Camping World
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 (5 months)
Wrote an automation framework for both user interface and ReST-ful API, successfully automating all manual tests for the product. Wrote and executed a comprehensive test plan for the API, which opened new lines of business for Good Sam / CampingWorld.com.
Quality Assurance
NinjaTrader LLC
Dec 2015 - Sep 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Tested flagship NinjaTrader platform desktop application. As QA team member, performed top tier support for third party vendors and highest priority clients using flagship C# library NinjaScript to develop trade strategies. Wrote trade indicators in C# and WPF which were showcased on NinjaTrader's website.
Lead Developer and Product Manager
FanFlo
Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated small team of 5 programmers. Developed backbone software for interfacing Android app with cloud and multicasting services. Led testing and QA efforts and developed and helped implement test plan.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Colorado State University
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on advanced applications of engineering principles to solve complex biological and medical challenges. Engaged in specialized coursework covering areas such as biomechanics, medical imaging, and biomaterials.
William Penn University
Undergraduate Studies, Business Management
Undertook undergraduate studies in Business Management. Acquired fundamental knowledge in business operations and principles during this period.
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Activities and societies: Participated in the 2012 IBM ACM TPC and 2010 URC competitions. Member, AIAA, ACM, Order of the Engineer and former chair, Ames SEDS chapter.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, building a strong foundation in both hardware and software design. Coursework included digital logic, embedded systems, programming, and computer architecture. Participated in the 2012 IBM ACM TPC and 2010 URC competitions, and was a member of AIAA, ACM, Order of the Engineer, and former chair of the Ames SEDS chapter.
William Penn University
Coursework, Business Management
Undertook coursework in Business Management, focusing on foundational principles of business operations and administration. Gained insights into organizational behavior, marketing, and financial management during this period.
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