Claire Renee Thompson clairereneethompson.com

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Embedded Software focus

Web Development focus

Healthcare App/Web Development focus

General

Personal Statement

Education

Honors

Computer Engineering Skill Sets

Other Engineering Skill Sets

General Computer Skills

Work and Project Experience

Astronics Test Systems

12889 Ingenuity Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
July 2020 - April 2023
Applications Engineer
Hybrid Remote/Travel

Contact: Bonnie Johnson
(407) 381-6062
Contact: Pam Jacobs
(407) 381-6062

• Develop hardware and software necessary to perform functional and diagnostic testing on various electrical assemblies
• Utilize instruments on the Astronics desktop and handheld test stations, including the following types of equipment: power supply, RF power meter, spectrum analyzer, audio analyzer, audio generator, RF generator, oscilloscope, multimeter, programmable digital I/Os, open collectors, serial I/Os, MIL-STD-1553 controller
• Understand and capture customer requirements and create new designs to meet project needs
• Perform analysis on technical documentation, schematics, and Unit Under Test (UUT) behavior to understand the functionality of the UUT and to determine test requirements and limitations
• Design physical interface adapters to connect the UUT input/output (I/O) to the test station I/O; this requires generation of an electrical schematic or wire list, confirming physical connections of prototypes, and debugging as necessary
• Implement test requirements by configuring proper instrument and UUT settings, applying input signals to the UUT, and verifying the corresponding expected outputs
• Generate object oriented software in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis as required to determine failure conditions and engineer solutions
• Utilize revision control software TortoiseSVN for all software source files and document data
• Report system bugs and request system features using Redmine project management software
• Perform software validation and verification testing
• Support other engineers through sharing specialized knowledge, debugging, brainstorming, and code reviews
• Carry out documentation and software development while working remotely
• Travel to office location in Orlando, FL to complete hardware integration and debugging
• Use Microsoft Teams for remote meetings and presentations

Brandon Associates

26 Sarah Drive
Farmingdale, NY 11735
March 2017 - April 2020
Software Developer
Remote Contract

Contact: CJ Russell
(631) 3961360

• Collaborate long-distance projects with Brandon Associates located in NY and client located in NY, while based in Wichita, KS
• Create and update web portal for medical insurance client, with interactive features for health providers and insurance members
• Communicate with team and client regularly to clarify requirements and provide status updates
• Use Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Go-to-Meeting for remote presentations
• Log into remote client servers using Horizon VM, Remote Desktop, and TeamViewer
• Write .Net and C# applications for the web and console in Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 and 2017
• Implement features based on Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) and communications with client
• Utilize Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework in ASP.NET to support test-driven development
• Provide customized experiences for different classes of users (providers, members, admins) and roles (manager, billing, etc)
• Enforce form validation rules (Fluent Validation) to ensure user-entered data integrity and prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and SQL Injection attacks
• Integrate and manage 3rd party software libraries using nuget
• Build automated unit tests for requirements to protect against accidental error introduction in future development
• Manage client data across Facets, Microsoft SQL Server, and Raven DB (NoSQL) databases
• Develop and maintain ETL (Export, Transform, Load) processes to update client data from multiple databases to the web site
• Reduce ETL and page load times by adding database indexes and optimizing SQL queries and views
• Coordinate code changes, feature branches, and versioning with teammates using Team Foundation Server
• Manage automated deployment pipeline using TeamCity and Octopus Deploy to produce consistent deployment packages
• Modify web.settings, app.settings, and Octopus Deploy variables to provide different data sets to each deployment environment
• Provide separate SSL Certificates to each web environment and server for added security
• Communicate with client’s Quality Assurance team to troubleshoot errors prior to final deployment
• Document deployment instructions in Release Planning Worksheet (RPW) for client to execute on production servers
• Track projects using Microsoft Azure KanBan boards to keep team up-to-date with status and estimated completion dates
• Proactively search for and mitigate web vulnerabilities using Veracode static and dynamic scanning
• Authenticate portal users through IdentityServer4 OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 framework for ASP.NET Core
• Recognize unusual login behavior by comparing a user’s IP address, user-agent string, and other factors to previous logins
• Provide Single Sign-On (SSO) user authentication to 3rd party services using Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML 2)
• Track portal user behavior by implementing Google Analytics tags, cookies, and customized SQL queries
• Protect user information by hiding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI) from Google Analytics and other 3rd party utilities
• Cross-train with other team members to support multiple projects and clients as needed

ERI Solutions (now PROTect)

3815 S Midco St
Wichita, KS 67215
Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
Software Consultant
Contract

Contact: Joy Beckner
(316) 927-4297

• Research login requirements for Logical Doc, WordPress, and SyberWorks
• Design and develop MySQL schema for user login information
• Write PHP applications to enable single sign-on for disparate systems; Windows server
• Integrate PHP applications with existing WordPress website
• Consult on use of WordPress plugins
• Set up Git repository for PHP and Java projects
• Install Java and Apache Tomcat on new web server
• Gather requirements for new Safety Program assistance application
• Design MySQL schema to represent document standards:
  ISO 14001 2015 Environmental Management Standard
  ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Systems

The Golf Warehouse

8851 E 34th St N
Wichita, KS 67226
May 2012 - July 2016
Java Developer for E-Commerce

Contact: Scott Wagner
(316) 838-5551

• Design and implement Spring web services exposing data to other applications
• Deploy website and backend updates as scheduled during low-traffic hours in order to minimize inconvenience to customers
• Troubleshoot and debug customer bug reports, providing a better user experience
• Prioritize projects, estimate project timelines, and participate in Agile Sprint meetings
• Design and implement applications to integrate existing ERP with new Web Platform for smooth transition with minimal downtime
• Write SQL queries and provide web data for business analysis as required
• Add, update, and test 3rd party tracking pixels and tagging for affiliates and analytics
• Implement search engine optimization (SEO) improvements such as canonicalized urls, pagination, robots.txt, and sitemapping
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24-7 website support
• Design and automate product data and inventory feeds to match external partner data requirements
• Monitor and correct data errors in support of marketing efforts – product listing ads, email promotions, commissioned affiliates
• Automate processing of marketplace orders (Amazon and eBay) – download and submit orders, generate and upload acknowledgement, adjustment, and fulfillment messages in return
• Write Selenium and Casper scripts to automate crawling the website looking for broken links and other HTTP or Javascript errors
• Design, implement, and perform load testing on the site to ensure optimal performance during high-traffic times such as Black Friday
• Perform regression testing prior to code deployments
• Build Spock unit tests for new applications, reducing effort for regression testing and building confidence in application performance

Aeroflex Wichita, Inc. (now Viavi)

10200 W York St
Wichita, KS 67215
November 2005 - September 2011
Software Engineer

Contact: Bonnie Johnson
(407) 381-6062
Contact: Stan Pierson
(316) 522-4981

• Updated legacy and developed new automated tests for military radios on an all-in-one measurement test set
• Reviewed test reports and user emails to troubleshoot and debug legacy code, finding solutions to customers' problems
• Researched version control history to determine reasons for past changes and pinpoint introductions of software errors
• Troubleshooted and debugged faulty equipment using schematics to guarantee test accuracy
• Reviewed hardware and communication specifications to efficiently design, verify, and test new interface cables
• Consulted with manufacturers to understand and modify test criteria, supporting multiple hardware configurations for the customer
• Regression tested new software, preventing new errors from being delivered
• Documented Automated Test Procedures, guiding customers how to verify and validate new software
• Traveled to customer bases to support verification testing and train users on the equipment
• Worked in a team to design requirements for a new automated testing platform, including database design for tests and result storage

McDonalds

100 Ponte Verde Pt
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Summer 2005
Cashier

• Morning store opening, drive-thru cashier, other misc. duties

Arizona Foundation for Medical Care

326 East Coronado Road
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1524
June - August 2004
Development Analyst/Programmer

Contact: Tracy Mitchell, Sharris Middleton
(602) 417-2879

• Gathered requirements from current application and users, increasing ease and usefulness of software
• Designed database-driven report-generating software, reducing time and energy needed to calculate numbers
• Created print-previewing interface for reports, for more efficient use of paper
• Documented program and trained new personnel to continue project, resulting in an easier transition after the internship was over

Senior Design Lab

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Spring 2004
Award-Winning True 3-D Display System

• Collaborated with classmates to produce design for a True-3D display system and a thorough demonstration of its functionality
• Spearheaded software development for project, implementing features such as translation, magnification, and rotation
• Coordinated with team to test, revise, and present project, receiving the Rummer Design Award for the best semester project

Douthart Scholarship Hall

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
2003 - 2004
Academic Resource Chair

• Upgraded hall website, adding database-driven features and interactive content, increasing usefulness and popularity of site
• Assisted residents with computer issues such as viruses, upgrades, installations, and printer problems

YMCA of the Rockies

Snow Mountain Ranch
P.O. Box 169
Winter Park, CO 80482
or Business Office:
P.O. Box 20800
Estes Park, CO 80571-2800
June 2003 - August 2003
Housekeeping

Contact: Judy Tilghman, Athena Tilghman
(970) 887-2152

• Changing Rooms, Cleaning Cabins, Folding Linens
  

Kansans For Life

P.O. Box 4448
Overland Park, KS 66204
June 2002 - August 2002, December 2002 - January 2003, December 2003 - January 2004
PAC Coordinator, Office Assistant, Web Designer

Contact: Mary Kay Culp, Ashley Knoettgen

• Managed candidate information and election materials for ease of access; assisted and trained candidates in using materials
• Redesigned website for easier maneuverability and information access; trained personnel to make updates to the site

Algebra Tutor

Spring 2002

Johnson County, KS Election Office

2101 Kansas City Road
Olathe, KS 66061
June 1999
Temporary Employee
Data Entry

Contact: Gloria
(913) 782-3441

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Lenexa, KS 66215
June 1997 - June 1999
Cashier
(913) 438-8282

• Serve Customers, Close Store at Night

Current Projects

• Job Searching
• Ad Astra Technology Summit Oct 2, 2023
• Minecraft
• Raspberry Pi

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Claire Renee Thompson Online

This site (my online resume) was built using CSS.

Under (Re)Construction:

Douthart Scholarship Hall

Recreation of a website built from scratch while at KU. Personal information has been changed/removed. It was styled using CSS. This site is database-driven using PHP and MySQL. Parts of the site support user-generated content, including the following pages:

• Douthart Residents: ../website/douthart/cgi-bin/residents.php
• Douthart Resident Survey: ../website/douthart/cgi-bin/survey.php
• Douthart Movie List: ../website/douthart/cgi-bin/movies.php
• Douthart Calendar Events: ../website/douthart/cgi-bin/events.php
• Douthart Custom Pages: ../website/douthart/cgi-bin/custom.php

I'm still rebuilding the database and redirecting the links. Please excuse the data errors, missing style sheets, and other broken links.

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Community Involvement

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Academic Resource Chair for Douthart Scholarship Hall

(Elected Twice)
Duties include: Maintaining Hall Website Douthart Scholarship Hall
Maintaining Hall Computers, Test File, and Library

JayWalk Volunteer (campus walk service)
Teaching Children's Church at Victory Bible Church (Lawrence, KS)
Occasional Volunteer Work at Jubilee Cafe (serves breakfast for the homeless)
University of Kansas Marching Jayhawks, 1 year

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Spring Break 2001: Denver, CO
Serving the Homeless with University Christian Fellowship

Spring Break 2002: Minneapolis, MN
Work with a Home for Chronic Alcoholics and
a Center for Low-Income Families with University Christian Fellowship

International Travels

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -- August 2008
After the Olympics, headed North to experience Mongolia

Beijing China -- August 2008
Went to watch the Olympics!

Carpina, Brasil -- December 2006/January 2007
2 Weeks Building website for International School

Beijing and Hohhot, China -- July/August 2001
English Language Institute/China
Teaching English, Building Relationships

Yokohama and Nagoya, Japan -- July 2000
Operation Mobilization

London, England -- December 1999/January 2000
Shawnee Mission West High School Marching Band
Performing in the Millenium Parade

Haifa, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, and Jerusalem, Israel -- June 1998
Kansas City Youth For Christ (now YouthFront)
Touring and Missions Work

Hermosillo, Mexico -- July 1997
Shawnee Bible Church (Shawnee, KS) Youth Group
Construction and Missions Work

Hong Kong -- June 1996
Kansas City Youth For Christ (now YouthFront)
Missions Work

Last Updated Oct 1, 2023