An experienced full stack web developer, technical lead, and senior resource that has completed many projects in many different tech stacks. Delivered projects in Angular, REACT, Node.js, Blazor, C#, .NET, Razor, Java, etc.…

Jonathan Buxton

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An experienced full stack web developer, technical lead, and senior resource that has completed many projects in many different tech stacks. Delivered projects in Angular, REACT, Node.js, Blazor, C#, .NET, Razor, Java, etc.…

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An experienced full stack web developer, technical lead, and senior resource that has completed many projects in many different tech stacks. Delivered projects in Angular, REACT, Node.js, Blazor, C#, .NET, Razor, Java, etc.

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Skills

Experience Level

.NET
Expert
C#
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Oracle
Expert
CSS
Expert
Docker
Expert
jQuery
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Bootstrap
Expert
Android
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Jira
Expert
Java
Expert
Azure
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
AngularJS
Expert
XML
Expert
Kotlin
Intermediate
AWS
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Technical Lead at Arcurve Inc.
November 1, 2020 - Present
Led the development of a feature Android application used by over 500,000 users. Integrated the application with a new authentication platform for seamless end-user transfer. Modernized the app to the latest Java and Kotlin versions. Managed CI/CD pipelines and updated code review processes to align with best practices. Integrated multiple sections of the application into Contentful for easier content management. Also led the server-side Blazor web application for Bulk Rail transport, migrated infrastructure to the cloud, created a scheduling/calendaring module, implemented Microsoft B2C as the identity provider, and collaborated with the client on a pilot project to re-do their line-of-business applications.
Senior Application Developer at Falkbuilt Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Led development for Bob (Labeling Utility) to track factory components and integrated Inventor-generated BOMs. Updated legacy applications and gathered user requirements. Built Bob 2.0 with Angular 8, integrated with Project Portal for Single Sign-On, and worked with designers to ensure a consistent UX. Implemented customizable workflows, used web sockets to display processing status, and developed Quote and Project Portal modules with data visualizations and Revit integration.
Senior Application Developer at Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
June 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Developed Customs and Excise Web Application integrating with CanData and existing legacy databases. Implemented asynchronous Web API calls from Kendo UI frontend and collaborated with business units to flesh out functional requirements. Also contributed to Cannabis CRM forms and custom plugins, with testing and CI support.
Application Developer at GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA, Workforce Development Portfolio Delivery
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Contributed to multiple ministry-wide applications under an Agile model. Worked on the Teacher Workforce Information System (TWINS), TBM reporting, Power BI analytics exploration, and Dynamics CRM integrations. Led and contributed to multiple modules including Potential Serious Injury Reporting System (Lead Developer) and Learner Pathways System Project (Lead Developer), delivering integrated web apps, mobile deployment via Cordova, JWT-based authentication, and data migration efforts.
Application Developer at GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA, AMSS, PAPRS project
May 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Developed solutions for PAPRS and AMSS projects, built and extended Web API services, migrated legacy SSIS packages to SQL Server, and created documentation and unit tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
Software Engineer at Silkroad Technologies
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015
Participated in Agile development, designed key functionality, implemented features, wrote unit tests with NUnit, and contributed to design decisions. Worked across localization utilities, supervisor functions, and large enterprise redesigns, including a manager portal and student portal enhancements.
Software Developer at University of Alberta, Construction Engineering Management
May 1, 2009 - November 1, 2012
Developed large custom applications in C#, VB.NET, and TSQL; built in-house libraries; collaborated with clients on requirements; performed SDLC tasks; used Lisp for utilities; contributed to documentation and testing.
Buxton Labs Founder at Buxton Labs
January 1, 2004 - Present
Founded and led freelance development efforts including Android apps, games, and content management systems. Provided technical support for Family Connections and maintained projects like WorkNest, a client management platform built with Blazor, Postgres, and Redis; containerized with Docker and deployed as a Progressive Web Application; implemented a real-time chat, invoicing, and documentation workflows; built an internal accounting module and employee management features.

Education

BSc Specialization in Computing Science at University of Alberta
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
BSc Specialization in Computing Science (transfer program) at Grant MacEwan University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Government, Education, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Professional Services
    paper PMCOL-ympics

    The gamification of studying with your peers for pharmacology has arrived! Professors upload their course materials and the AI generates related questions and answers to help students study.

    This web application written in REACT and Django python fills the gap between course materials and fun. Utilising websockets, it allows for real time multiplayer game rooms of popular classics such as: Wheel Of Jubilation (Fortune), Hangman, and Jeopardy.

    paper WorkNest

    WorkNest is your all-in-one hub for organizing your workday. Track your time, log client activities, document required tasks, streamline daily reporting, keep tabs on your pay stubs, and much more, all from one simple, intuitive platform.

    This system leverages real time chat functions, dynamic client logging, agentic AI for auditing, SCORM compliant LMS module, and much more!