Location: Gainesville, FL
Email: john@jpalenchar.me
Phone: +1 (813) 570-1165
john-palenchar(1) - software engineer documentation
NAME
John Palenchar - Software Engineer specializing in DevOps, accessibility engineering, and system architecture
SYNOPSIS
DESCRIPTION
Dedicated software engineer with strong foundation in mathematics and extensive experience in DevOps and code management. Specializes in simplicity-driven solutions, continuous learning, and open-source contributions. Proven track record in accessibility engineering and system optimization.
EXPERIENCE
DevOps Engineer, Vispero
March 2023 - Present
- Lead DevOps operations for 60 developers across six products
- Oversee CI/CD processes for all products with pipelines in Azure DevOps and GoCD
- Integrated AWS signing with existing build archetype
- Developed custom signing server for YubiKey HSM
- Manage version control systems (Git through Azure and Perforce)
- Build and maintain Scrum plans and work organization
Software Engineering Intern, Vispero
March 2022 - March 2023
- Collaborated on new accessibility software solution development
- Managed Azure DevOps environment including Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines
- Developed custom automation tools including bug severity management extension
- Built Android build/publish system and state tracking system
Hardware Intern, Vispero
June 2021 - November 2021
- Developed and maintained internal testing software
- Created full-stack application for custom hardware serial communication
- Technologies: TypeScript, JavaScript, Assembly, C
Independent Business Owner, SkyPhotography.LLC
January 2020 - January 2022
- Managed complete business operations including editing, invoicing, marketing
- Developed and maintained entire web stack
Server Attack Testing and Validation, Chromium Project
October 2019 - March 2020
- Minimized high-damage attack risks in server environments
- Technologies: JavaScript, C++, C on custom Linux distribution
- Delivered documentation and improvement recommendations
Project Intern, Moffitt Cancer Center
June 2018 - July 2018
- Developed genetic algorithm for cancer and endothelial cell interaction modeling
- Focused on predictive cancer state analysis based on initial conditions
EDUCATION
St. Petersburg College
May 2020
- Associate of Arts (AA) in Engineering
- Certificate of Advanced Web Development
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Mathematics Educator, St. Petersburg College
January 2017 - December 2019
- Tutored students from remedial mathematics to calculus
- Graded assessments and managed student check-in/out processes
- Authored homework questions and educational materials
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
- Core: DevOps, Accessibility Engineering, System Architecture
- Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, C, C++, Assembly
- Platforms: AWS, Azure DevOps, Android Development
- Tools: Git/GitHub, Perforce, CI/CD Systems, YubiKey HSM
- Web: HTML, CSS, Full-stack Development
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Nationality: United States
- Driving License: Valid
- GitHub: ogden-marrow
- LinkedIn: John Palenchar