Jesse Knott Resume

Career Objectives

Prior to my enlistment in the US Army, I had a professional history in software engineering, and computer technology. After having been wounded during combat operations, I was medically separated from the Army. I am eager to return to software development as a career, having most of my professional life spent designing, and writing software for various purpose driven projects. I am seeking an opportunity to work remotely as a software engineer, in order to continue designing and developing software solutions for an ever-changing landscape of computer technology.

Technical Experience

  • Certified instructor for CFFT, EST2000, CDT, and VCTS virtual training platforms.
  • Programming in C/C++, C#, PHP, SQL, Perl, Shell Script, XML, Java.
  • Software development on Microchip PIC and Atmtel MCUs.
  • Administration / operations on Windows, Linux, Netware, and Mac.
  • MS SQL Server, My SQL, and SQLite in various working environments.
  • Designing, building and maintaining personal computers and large scale servers.
  • Building and maintaining LAN / WAN networks.
  • Certified EMT-B, Combat Life Saver, and Advanced Combat Life Saver.
  • General Class Amateur Radio “HAM” License.

Education History

United States Army

January 2012 Computer Security and Information Awareness Training

  • Description: Safe use of computer systems and data protection methods.

February 2011Advanced Leadership Course

  • Description:Advanced leadership skills and personnel management.

February 2010Warrior Leaders Course

  • Description: Personnel development, mentoring, and leadership training.

Pierce College, Tacoma WA

August 2012 Survey of Astro Biology

  • Description: Review of methods used to discover new planets and potential for supporting life.

June 2006 EMT-B Course

  • Description: National certification course as a Basic level Emergency Medical Technician.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self Employed Developer, October 2016 – Current

KnightRaven Productions, Olympia Wa / Lincoln City Or

  • Developed several Android apps written in C# using the Xamarin API.
  • Developed an Android app, which manages multiple data points for outdoors sportsmen, using SQLite.
  • Currently working on app which encrypts input using a custom Cypher based on the Viginére Cypher.
  • Working on porting existing code to run on both iPhone and Android.
  • Maintain Google Play developer account and release management.

Simulations Trainer, June 2012 – April 2014

US Army B Co WTB, Ft Lewis / Computer Sciences Corporation

  • Develop custom curriculum for multiservice training operations in Emergency Medicine, Marksmanship, Artillery, JTAC, and Convoy Operations.
  • Manage classes of up to 40 students.
  • Ensure all training materials are designed for students with various levels of proficiency.

Squad Leader, November 2005 – November 2013

US Army B Co 1/24 25th Infantry Division, Ft Lewis WA.

US Army H Co 3 Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Rose Barracks, Germany.

  • Maintained Top Secret / SCI clearance.
  • Work with multiple Military Services, Intelligence, and Foreign Military contacts to develop and disseminate intelligence and operational plans.
  • Work with Officers within, Company, Battalion, and JSOC, to develop operational, and mission plans.
  • Developed multiple custom SQL based data solutions for both the Company, and Battalion. Focusing on Intelligence Gathering, Military Operations, Personal Data, and Property Inventory.
  • Design curriculum and train military, and foreign national forces in many various subject matters.
  • Mentor and train soldiers in required tasks, aid in their advancement, and well-being.

Software Engineer/Network Admin, November 2001 – November 2005

Internet Professionals & Network Solutions, Portland Or

  • Identify then implement specific customer needs for software, and hardware solutions.
  • Assisted with LAN and WAN connections for distributed server farms.
  • Manage custom software development for multiple clients ranging from web based Software as a service (SAAS), to data storage and management using MS SQL Server, MySQL, and SQLite.

Software Engineer, January 1998 – November 2001

McAfee / Network Associates Inc, Beaverton, Or

  • Develop, Debug, and Test software written for Windows, Linux, and Novell Netware.
  • Design and build automation software for Building, Testing, and Deploying software.
  • Designed and built software QA testing lab.
  • Developed QA Testing, automation, and procedure documentation and standards.