Darren Vardon
Full-Stack Web Developer
D.C. Metro Area
(910) 850-7811
https://darrenvardon.com
Skills
Senior
Senior
Mid
Junior
Junior
Soft Skills
95%
92%
90%
82%
76%
Backend Technologies
Internet Information Services
Node.js
Visual C#
ColdFusion Markup Language
Frontend Technologies
React
CSS preprocessors
Angular
Database Technologies
Oracle SQL Developer
Microsoft SQL Server
MarkLogic
Cloud Technologies
AWS EC2
AWS S3
AWS Lambda
Hobbies
Videogames, Hiking, Camping, Electronics, Physical Computing, Fishing
Summary

I am an enthusiastic, young IT professional with an insatiable desire to learn and grow, professionally and personally. I gave seven and a half years of honorable service to the U.S. Military. I spend a considerable amount of free time on personal projects, exploring new technologies and different types of software development.

Work Experience
Agile Team Leader - Full Stack Web Developer
Quadrint, Inc.
July 2019
 - 
Present
Designed and developed APIs using Node.js and express as the Agile Team Leader. Co-authored the rewrite on a corporate tasking web application (N-CERTS) from a .NET architecture to a MEAN stack.
Facilitated customization of systems by encouraging software engineering team to adopt emerging standards for software application development architecture and tools.
Excelled in agile application development and management of technological issues for assigned projects, resulting in 23% higher development velocity.
Contributed software engineering expertise in the development of products through the software lifecycle, from requirements definition through successful deployment.
Full Stack Web Developer
Quadrint, Inc.
Feb 2017
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July 2019
Developed new features using Angular, Node.js and Express on new and existing web applications, to streamline business processes and improve overall user experience.
Authored large security patch in ColdFusion Markup Language to compare Active Directory records, application user accounts, and client PKI certificate. This resulted in 0 findings during a web application security analysis.
Integrated a SharePoint server within a web application to allow users to perform in-browser MS Office document (word, excel, etc.) editing. This increased overall workforce productivity and simplified the existing business process, improving our user experience.
Diligently learning various technology stacks, and programming practices to increase quality and productivity.
Lead Training Manager | Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
U.S. Army
Jan 2013
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Jan 2017
Analyzed company training needs as the Lead Training Manager to develop and improve technical training programs.
Improved the team's technical acumen and productivity by developing over 150 unique technical training aids for 3-man EOD teams.
Maintained and oversaw $4M+ worth of technical equipment used during day-to-day operations. This resulted in 100% accountability and zero loss of assets in a mission-critical 24x7x365 operations environment.
Arranged a study group during advanced EOD training which had a 67% attrition rate. As a result, over 80% of the students graduated from my class.
Awarded "Hero of the Battle" after a training simulation. In an emergency situation for a 2 weeks, succeeded as an impromptu replacement food service specialist for 2000+ customers.
Operations Training Manager | Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN)
U.S. Army
Aug 2009
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Jan 2013
Designed, planned and organized orientation and training programs for over 250 employees.
Competed twice in an annual company technical skills and knowledge challenge “Red Dragon Distinguished Squad Competition” against five other teams. Awarded a certificate of achievement as the runner-up for both years.
Developed and implemented training schedules using the Digital Training Management System. As a result, training attendance increased from 75% to 85%.
Assistant Flooring Mechanic
B & L Floor Covering Inc.
Feb 2008
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Jul 2009
Assisted a team of 3-6 mechanics to apply up 2000 square feet per day.
Adept knowledge of tools and techniques developed employer confidence by minimizing loss of resources by 5% during flooring projects.
Inspired unconventional thinking on contracts where resources minimally met requirements, resulting in over 30 contracts completed within the budget.
Customer Service Manager
Domino's
Jan 2007
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Feb 2008
Developed relationships with new and existing customers, to exceed their needs and desires.
Increased revenue with a targeted marketing plan, that resulted in an overall 8% sales increase over the course of a year.
Supervised 5 employees and implemented an up-sell technique to improve individual sales.
Education
American Military University
B.S. Information Technology Management
In Progress
Obtained 78 of 120 credits required for completion
Certifications
Software Development Fundamentals (MTA 98-361)
Microsoft, License: F790-2204
Mar 2016
Certified SAFe 4 Agilist
Scaled Agile, Certificate ID: 41720231-6898
May 2019
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May 2020