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Sherm Newsom

@shermnewsom

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Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where I can leverage my skills to drive impactful projects.

As a Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience, I specialize in both backend and frontend development, focusing on application performance optimization and deployment processes. My journey has been marked by impactful contributions at leading companies like Nike and Autodesk, where I have successfully led projects that enhance user engagement and streamline deployment pipelines.

I am passionate about tackling complex architectural challenges with intuitive solutions. My work at Nike involved optimizing backend API performance for thousands of products, resulting in a significant reduction in system latency. I thrive in collaborative environments and continuously seek to learn about new technologies that can drive innovation in software development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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Nike, Inc

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led a project to improve the backend of Product Detail Pages through API optimizations for 10,000+ products. Conducted analyses and restructured PDP interfaces to increase user engagement and accessibility. Used Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines to decrease load times across digital platforms and improve UX.

Agile CI CD UX Data Analysis Product Detail Pages System Latency Reduction

Senior Software Engineer

Autodesk

Apr 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Engineered a Jenkins Pipeline to automate deployment processes, which increased efficiency by 40%. Implemented security features that suspend accounts with zero balances to prevent service abuse. Optimized codebase infrastructure, which reduced deployment times by 25% and improved the software architecture modularity.

Jenkins Security Software Architecture

Senior Software Engineer

Nike

Jun 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 10 months)

Developed PDP using a modern tech stack including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Node, Express, and AWS. Promoted a collaborative work environment with the design team to help with creative processes. Participated in the code review process and contributed to code quality and consistency across all projects.

HTML5 CSS JavaScript React Redux Node Express AWS Code Review

Web/Java Developer

Columbia Insurance Group

Jun 2011 - May 2017 (5 years 11 months)

Developed and maintained scalable web applications using Java, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. Integrated COBOL-based modules for auto insurance premium calculations for financial operations reliability. Implemented continuous integration and deployment pipelines, reducing errors and improving deployment.