Hi, my name is
Willie David Jones III.
I solve problems with software.
I’m a Los Angeles-based software engineer and tech leader, passionate about building innovative websites and web applications that push boundaries. With a strong focus on automation and scalable solutions, I thrive on solving complex problems and driving technical strategy to bring products from concept to reality.
About Me
Well hello there! My name is Willie and I'm a Programmer/Analyst III at Los Angeles Ethics Commission and a contractor web developer at WHJESP. Before now, I worked at AIG, Freedmaxick CPA's, Caplugs, Wednt Corporation, and graduated from SUNY Buffalo State in 2015.
In terms of where I am on the internet (and off), you might have seen me in The Record or the The Buffalo News a few years back. I created a job board for Western New York. If you like to get know me more, feel free to email me!
In my spare time I love playing video games, sports, traveling, enhancing my coding skills and being a big foodie.
Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
- React
- JavaScript
- HTML5 & CSS3
- Python
- Flask
- Bootstrap
- WordPress
- AWS
- Git & Github
- ColdFusion & Lucee
Where I've Worked
Programmer/Analyst III @ Los Angeles Ethics Commission
Aug 2021 - Present
- Develop a React web application to distribute business relevant data with AWS Amplify, GraphQL, Node.js Lambda function, and RDS MySQL server as back end. This application is the focal point for communication and cross functional collaboration for various departments.
- Implement algorithm on gigabytes of datasets using Python to match campaign contribution data. Increasing efficiency by 300%.
Software Developer / Citrix Systems Analyst @ AIG
May 2017 - Aug 2021
- Automated receiving and sending SOX and PCI compliance data securely via SFTP, CA AutoSys and Powershell. Saving roughly 3 man hours per month.
- Developed a monitoring tool to watch realtime network drive changes that reduces unauthorized access to folders and files. Which utilized Python and Watchdog API.
- Created terminal applications to resolve 90 percent of reoccurring user issues.
- Developed a clean up tool to delete business data after 30 days has passed and emails IT after completion.
System Administrator @ Freed Maxick CPAs
August 2016 - September 2017
- Worked within an engagement team and managed VMware ESXI host.
- Increased firm security implementing Applocker rules.
- Automated laptop imaging to increase productivity.
Founder @ Gohighflier
April 2015 - Sep 2017
- Develop, design, and implementation of the website.
- Establish website goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
- Identify and propose new information technologies and systems to improve business processes and decision-making.
- Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
- Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
System Administrator / Web Developer (Contractor) @ WHJSC
July 2010 - Present
- Develop, design, and apply security patches to website.
- Streamline content creation and management.
- Migrate website to AWS lightsail which resulted in an increase of traffic, improved navigation and cut cost.