Weston
Cann

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Skills

Experience developing software for desktop, mobile, and the web using:

  • C, Go, Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby
  • Relational modeling, data management, and analysis with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and Datalog/Prolog
  • HTML/CSS for responsive layout and design
  • Systems design, source control/management, and process automation

Product development support focusing on:

  • Domain / process modeling
  • UX design and human factors analysis
  • Adobe and Figma design tools for wireframe and light production design work
  • Strategic questioning, requirements discovery, and solution design

Cross-functional leadership and operations via:

  • Adaptive/Agile-inspired project management
  • Technical mentorship and performance support
  • Stakeholder and vendor relationship management
  • Technical writing and client-facing communication

Employment

Software Development Manager & Operations

Reflex Media Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
RealGifts/Rockstarz LLC Aug 2023 - present

Assisted founders of the RealGifts platform in mapping and documenting details of their systems, expanding and guiding the engineering team, completing technical tasks, and supporting vendor and channel partner operations.

Chief Product Engineer & Co-founder

FundDuel Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

Full-stack engineering, product, and process development for a new app focused on expanding the crowdraising space.

Technical Co-founder

Liquid Academy Nov 2016 - Dec 2017

Platform and business development for experimental education startup.

Senior User Interface Engineer

Meredith Corporation Jun 2012 - Apr 2016

Front-end engineering for some of the world's biggest brands. Projects included:

  • Build-and-Price, Inventory Search, and other online shopping tools for Ford Motors
  • Interactive iPad Editions of Lowe's "Creative Ideas" Magazine
  • Facebook integration for apps promoting Acura vehicles
  • Honda/Acura Owner's platform

Software Development & Consulting

Freelance Nov 2006 - May 2012

Freelance work on software projects including:

  • Back-end engineering/API development for prototype of a sports-focused social video platform
  • UI re-design and front-end engineering update for a muncipal mobile app
  • Integration of third-party telephone lead analysis, event management, and payment systems into WordPress sites
  • Development of chat front end for a consumer Q/A site
  • e-commerce integration for small retail businesses
  • Development of a prototype iPhone app for an event startup

Project Manager & Web Developer

Logoworks Jul 2003 - Nov 2006

Managed web, email marketing, and other graphic design projects for small businesses. Participated in development on web and email related projects. Created web applications to supplement features of the internal project management platform.

Education

B.S. in Mathematics, Minor in Music, Brigham Young University Dec 2015