George Dover

he/they

Portland Metro Area, OR, USA gsdover9@gmail.com

Sr Software Engineer with experience in rapid-growth SaaS products, editing platforms, and agile software development lifecycles.


Experience

Sr Software Engineer

Intuit Mailchimp | Portland Metro Area, OR, USA (Remote)
- Editor Improvements -

Incorporated functionality from the previous editor (Dojo.js) into the current (React.js) with UX and QoL improvements, such as user-defined HTML/CSS at the block level and color-correction enforcement of hidden unsubscribe links. On-call bug-fixing and support of other intra/extra-team initiatives.

- Platform Versatility -

Expanded the flexibility of the multichannel editing platform to support features like multi-column designs which were not envisioned during creation. Proposed and instantiated reallocation of resources to address architectural shortcomings in order to expedite development of dependent projects. Provided engineering consultation and process recommendations in the utilization of 3rd party software integrations to better understand the customer experience. Set up ad-hoc team of engineers (in lieu of dedicated) to widen coverage across the code-base and share knowledge.

- Cross-functional Collaboration -

Remained in close contact with engineering staff of varying areas of expertise, design, product/project management, quality assurance, technical writing, security, abuse prevention, etc. Sought opportunities for feedback ahead of release from all stakeholders. Nurtured mentorships and trust between peers.

July 2021 - present

Enterprise Resources Planning Analyst

Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, Texas, USA
- Interfaces and API Integrations -

Built UIs in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL to allow non-technical management of Ellucian ERP system, REST/SOAP APIs for synchronizing data across custom and SAAS products, and multi-entry point data collection web apps (including HIPAA compliance) for public use.

- Legacy Software Maintenance -

Supported 20+ microservices between 1-10 years in age; adapting to align with new regulations, processes, or aesthetic expectations. Recommended improvements, documented unintuitive design patterns, and advocated for modernization where the value proposition made sense.

- IT Support -

Tier 3 support and technical liaison for directors and SMEs across campus. Prioritized and scheduled project efforts by conducting evaluations of urgency with clients after receiving work orders and translated these into Scrum/Kanban boards based on complexity. Organized and streamlined our Jira instance.

July 2019 - July 2021

Software Developer

Observatory Sciences Ltd. | Brighton, UK
- Virtual Control Panels -

Calculated and emulated movements made by the 2.5m telescope at Mt Abu InfraRed Observatory (MIRO) in Rajasthan, India. Designed and created a C/C++/LabVIEW-based TCS (Telescope Control System), allowing researchers to set and fine-tune programs with in-built safety mechanisms.

- TCP/IP Communication -

Computation of the dynamics of the telescope were distributed across PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) in an intranet-only environment, so communication protocols and safeguards were developed in collaboration with the contractee. Accommodated for revisions during Alpha and Beta stages.

September 2017 - March 2018

Education

University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

Master's in Physics (MPhys) with Honours

Class: 1st | GPA: 3.73/4.25

September 2013 - July 2017

Worthing Sixth-Form College

A-level Physics | A-level Mathematics | A-level Further Mathematics | AS-level History

September 2011 - July 2013

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • React.js
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • PHP
  • Python
  • SQL
  • LabVIEW

  • Git
  • GitLab
  • Github
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Jenkins
  • AWS
Workflow
  • Agile Development; Scrum & Kanban
  • ITIL 4 Certified, customer-centric service
  • Experienced in maintaining legacy applications
  • Advocate for cross-functional teamwork and developer-first security