Nathan Birch
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Hard Skills
Education
Master's Degree
- Computer Information Systems Security
- Boston University (2019)
Bachelor's Degree
- Computer Information Technology
- Brigham Young University - Idaho (2016)
Associates's Degree
- Spokane Community College (2013)
Soft Skills
Communication
Organization
Leadership
Creativity
Diligence
Time management
Confidence
Adaptability
Accountability
Persistence
Proactivity
Problem Solving & Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Management
Optimism
Teamwork
Patience
Experience
| Staff Software Engineer | September 2022 – Present |
| Vivacity Tech | Remote |
- Spearheaded the creation and leadership of a dynamic team of 25+ software professionals, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to innovation and productivity.
- Oversaw multiple software development teams and orchestrated the end-to-end delivery of cutting-edge Node.js and React projects in TypeScript, demonstrating expertise in architecting scalable solutions from inception to deployment.
- Elevated efficiency and reliability by serving as the Database Administrator (DBA) for various databases, ensuring optimal performance and integrity across various environments.
- Pioneered advanced automation scripting initiatives for Jira, GitHub, database management, scrum workflows, and access control, streamlining workflows and enhancing overall productivity through innovative solutions.
- Leveraged industry-leading tools such as Launch Darkly and Datadog to drive continuous improvement and optimization efforts, enabling real-time monitoring and actionable insights for enhanced decision-making.
- Held the pivotal role of SCRUM Master, orchestrating meticulous project planning, sprint management, and task allocation, resulting in the seamless execution of project timelines and the successful delivery of high-impact solutions on a global scale.
- Managed the planning and communication of OKRs and KPIs for all software initiatives within the company.
- Continuously optimized development processes by implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitHub, ensuring rapid and reliable deployment of code while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
| Computer Science Professor | August 2019 – December 2024 |
| BYU-Idaho | Rexburg, ID |
- Created courses focused on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js)
- Taught programming classes in Python, Java, C++, native Android development, and web engineering classes utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, Postgres, and MongoDB
- Mentored thousands of students in professional development and career research
- Actively participated in numerous citizenship opportunities on campus, including serving on program committees for the Web Design and Development and Computer Science degrees, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and curriculum enhancement
- Developed comprehensive AI policies encompassing ethical and legal considerations, enhancing the integration of AI into academic frameworks
- Authored a productivity guide to empower students and faculty to harness the capabilities of AI effectively in their academic and professional endeavors
- Presented insights on AI applications and ethics at multiple university events, contributing to the ongoing discourse on AI in academia
| Online Instructor | September 2018 – December 2024 |
| BYU-Idaho | Remote |
- Taught programming classes in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and Android Development
- Mentored over 30 online instructors and assisted with many classes
- Assisted in the planning, designing, and maintenance of courses taken by software engineering students worldwide
| Application Developer | April 2022 – September 2022 |
| 1-800 Flowers | Remote |
- Positioned as development lead, managed repositories, and performed roughly 10 code reviews per week
- Developed and supported web applications built with React, Redux, TypeScript, and GraphQL
- Created full-stack applications with REST APIs in Node.js/TypeScript on the backend and React on the frontend
- Utilized MongoDB and Auth0 to manage over 10,000,000 users
- Monitored production environment health status using Datadog
| Instructional Specialist | September 2021 – April 2022 |
| Trilogy Education | Remote |
- Specialized in the instruction of full-stack web development courses
- Assisted students in learning the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, & Node.js)
| Web Development Expert | April 2021 – April 2022 |
| Digital Workshop Center | Remote |
- Designed curriculum, lessons, and assignments for courses that ended up being used by the entire company
- Instructed classes in web design and development, web tools, HTML and CSS, entry-level JavaScript, advanced JavaScript, and React
- Mentored students and assisted them in professional development pursuits
| Dev Lead and Internship Coordinator | April 2020 – April 2022 |
| Allucent | Remote |
- Launched a state-of-the-art SaaS product for the construction industry using VueJS and NoSQL database (Firebase)
- Employed Node.js to build scalable RESTful APIs
- Led the process of interviewing, hiring, training, and managing over 10 software engineering interns
- Developed advanced reporting systems, visual graphics, and graphical metrics all in JavaScript
| Contract Full Stack Developer | January 2020 – July 2020 |
| Feichtner Data Group | Remote |
- Created Python script to access interstate cameras and sensors, then save data to MongoDB
- Pioneered full-stack web application from whiteboard to production in Node.js, Express, and EJS that displayed real-time data from MongoDB to law enforcement officials
- Used Node.js to connect to and communicate with a PostgreSQL database
| Software Developer | April 2016 – May 2019 |
| General Motors | Austin, TX |
- Positioned as Dev Lead, managing several projects over an international team of 10+ engineers
- Published multiple complex web applications utilizing Angular, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, REST, and Java Spring Boot
- Wrote RESTful APIs with Java Spring Boot to communicate with Oracle SQL Database
- Constructed innovative mobile applications for both Android and iOS in modern technologies such as Angular, Cordova, PhoneGap, and Ionic
- Wrote software documentation that increased productivity for various teams around the company
| Online English Teacher | December 2016 – August 2018 |
| VIP Kid | Remote |
- Taught English as a second language to children in China
| Software Development Engineer | April 2015 – April 2016 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Riverton, UT |
- Produced advanced client/server web applications using ASP.NET, AngularJS, C#, & Oracle SQL Database
- Implemented advanced CSS and JavaScript techniques to provide beautifully responsive and performant applications
- Collaborated and worked with small teams on complex, interactive projects implementing agile methodologies of project development and management
| Web Developer and Strategist | September 2014 – April 2015 |
| BYU-Idaho | Rexburg, ID |
- Planned and implemented various university websites using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript that helped educate students
- Worked with CSS and JavaScript libraries such as Bootstrap
Education
| Master's in Computer Information Systems, Security | April 2019 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
- Business Data Communication and Networks
- Database Design and Implementation for Business (SQL and NoSQL)
- Information Systems Analysis and Design
- IT Strategy and Management
- Information Structures with Python
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Enterprise Cybersecurity Management
- Enterprise Cyber Security
- Database Security
- Network Security
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | April 2016 |
| Brigham Young University - Idaho | Rexburg, ID |
- Object Oriented Programming
- Database Design & Development
- System Analysis and Design
- Database Administration
- Systems Security
- Mobile Application Development
- Web Frontend Development
- Web Backend Development
- Networking and Network Design
- Operating Systems
| Associate's Degree | December 2013 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA |