About
Hi, my name is Zach! I'm a software developer and a Master’s of Information Systems graduate. I have a passion for technology and problem solving and I’m currently looking for opportunities to apply my skills in innovative and exciting ways. Over the past several years I have been working to hone my skills as an engineer and deepen my expertise in order to solve real-world problems for real-world users. I am confident I can help contribute to your team, and hope you take some time to explore and see what I've been up to!
Full-Stack Software Engineer & Web Developer.
- Degree: Master's of Information Systems Management
- Seeking: Full-Time Software Engineering Opportunities
- City: Orem, UT
- Years of Experience: 3
- Age: 25
- Freelance: Available
Stats
College GPA
ACT Score
Years Development Experience
Skills
A quick overview and self-evaluation of the technologies with which I am most proficient.
Resume
Summary
Zachary Barton
Innovative and motivated software engineer with a knack for solving ambiguous problems. Over my three years of professional experience as a developer I have learned a lot and contributed in meaningful ways to various agile development teams while acquiring skills in React, Django, Angular, AWS, SQL, and more.
- Orem, UT
- (801) 228-0923
- zachbartondev@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science, Information Systems Management
2022 - 2023
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- Program GPA: 3.89
- Recipient of Two Academic Scholarships.
- Association for Information Systems Member.
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
2020 - 2023
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- Undergrad GPA: 3.95
- Recipient: Regents Scholarship (Merit-Based), BYU Half-Tuition Academic Scholarship (Merit-Based).
Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
Valid 2023 - 2026
Amazon Web Services
- Met competencies in all 4 areas of focus.
- Scored 823 on SAA-C03 exam (720 is passing).
Professional Experience
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Apr 2022 - Present
Right Angle Engineering, Orem, UT
- Build and maintain features within the RAE web platform using tools including ReactJS, Django REST, and mySQL.
- Work with platform users to gather feedback and architect solutions to increase workflow efficiency.
- Design, build, edit, and test API endpoints, database models, and user interfaces.
- Developed and owned the following notable features, among others:
- Ability for website admins to create user groups and assign jobs.
- Integration with various google APIs to streamline operations workflow.
- Creation of a Jest testing suite for our React application.
- Addition of a verification system for our city building code database.
- Various web scraping projects.
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Part-Time)
Feb 2024 - Present
AB&M Automation, Springville, UT
- Worked as part of a small development team (2 engineers) on a beta for a personal finance and investing application, set to release late 2024.
- Wrote and maintained code in React and Node.js, while employing best coding practices and effective use of React hooks.
- Contributed to various automation projects, including optimization of an automated workflow for processing K1 tax documents.
- Collaborated to set high standards for code review, change management, and developer workflow practices.
Front-End Software Engineer
Sept 2021 - Apr 2022
Harold B. Lee Library, Provo, UT
- Optimize user experience for library patrons by making improvements and additions to the library website.
- Utilize software development tools such as Angular, Typescript, RxJS, CSS, SASS, and HTML in order to build and deploy new pages and maintain existing systems.
- Assist in development of new features within the patron accounts page, including:
- The addition of the ‘saved items’ tab, where patrons can save and organize books from the library catalog into lists within their online account.
- Addition of various Front-End tests for our angular app written with Jasmine testing framework.
Project Coordinator
Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
Dynamic Blending Specialists, Vineyard, UT
- Oversee roughly 100 client projects, aiding each one through the five phases of the project life cycle in a timely manner (reaching completion up to 25% faster than projected timelines).
- Implement systems to track project milestones and calculate KPI metrics for product development departments.
- Work with clients to establish product specifications, develop products in the R&D phase, prepare necessary documentation for manufacturing processes, and coordinate the fulfillment of finished goods.
- Provide strategic problem solving to overcome hurdles in bringing products to market.
Student Lead - Shipping and Receiving
Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
BYU Print and Mail, Provo, UT
- Transported shipments of finished goods and raw materials across the Wasatch Front and BYU campus.
- Assisted in oversight of 10+ student drivers and training of new hires.
- Worked alongside upper management in planning and executing inventory and shipping operations in order to increase efficiency.
Volunteer Representative (Missionary)
Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Hidalgo, Mexico
- Selected as Zone leader; Assisted in leading, motivating, training, and supervising various groups of up to 30 other representatives at a time.
- Learned and practiced Spanish and used it to interact with people of diverse backgrounds and positions in life.
- Represented the mission in order to organize and negotiate housing contracts and organize new areas and boundaries of service.
Portfolio
Just a little showcase of some of my past projects and features, built with various tech stacks.
- All
- React
- Angular
- Mobile
- School
