Joey Kozak

Resume

Joey Kozak
GitHub: jrkozak92 LinkedIn: joeykozak

Houston, TX

jrkozak92@gmail.com
Former software consultant turned full-stack software engineer with a background in marketing and technical support. My varied background has allowed me to develop my communication skills, particularly in breaking complex problems down into simple language and actionable steps. Efficiently and effectively managed teams of up to 35 people in person and have worked remote on small intensive teams, with proven success as part of a team and individually under quality and time pressure.
Technical Skills & Experience
  • Front-End: React, Redux, ReactRouter, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, EJS
  • Back-End: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, PostgreSQL
  • Other Tech: AWS Route 53/S3/EC2, Netlify, Heroku, MVC, REST, Agile Development, jQuery, Terminal, Git, GitHub
  • Professional experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, XML, IIS, SQL Server & SSMS, DNS management, SSL/TLS certificate generation and management, HTTP Methods and Messages including headers, various Hosting platforms and FTP service
  • Experience integrating third-party tools (Applications & APIs)
  • Functional understanding of TCP/IP, OWASP Top 10
  • Translated client management needs into application functionality
  • Distilled formalized workflows from informal client operations
  • Trained Users/Administrators on client applications
  • Collected, cleaned, and implemented Data
  • Demonstrated ability to liaise between consulting and engineering teams
  • Managed various servers and Produced data visualizations with Tibco Spotfire
Personal & Professional Experience

General Assembly, Remote • 2022 - Present

Software Engineering Fellow Jan 2022 – Apr 2022

Build 4 major projects with full-stack technologies over a 12 week Immersive program.

  • Write, discuss, collaborate on, and troubleshoot code in various languages on a daily basis
  • Achieve proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, Node.js, Express.js, Django, Python, React, RESTful APIs, and other technologies
  • Conceptualize, design, and single-handedly build out 4 major projects using various technologies to a professional standard

JROne Aerial, Houston, TX • 2021 - Present

Founder / Operator Feb 2021 – Present

Contract drone piloting and video / photo production to create impactful marketing and data assets for customers across Real Estate and Insurance industries. Over 300 missions flown.

  • Capture, edit, and produce photography and video for omni-channel marketing assets including web, social media, streaming, and print
  • Built and currently maintain custom website, manage social media presence, and ensure quality of marketing content
  • Fly manual and Autonomous sUAS missions as Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 14 Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot via Line-of-Sight (LOS) or First-Person View (FPV)

3GiG, LP, Houston, TX • 2019 - 2020

Engineering Technical Support Consultant Jan 2019 – Nov 2020

Developed custom software applications and deployment strategies tailored to specific client needs. Functioned as extension of product management team and primary technical support for various multinational Oil & Gas customers.

  • Cradle-to-grave software product management support from concept definitions to VP+ level client design sessions to fully deployed inventory management systems
  • Served as primary communication bridge between consulting and engineering teams
  • Lead technical administrator trainings for client application modification and maintenance
Education

Trinity University Class of 2014

San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing concentration

General Assembly January-April 2022 Cohort

Remote

Software Engineering Immersive program

University of Granada Summer 2013

Granada, Spain

2 summer semesters abroad through Academic Programs International

Projects