Scott Johnson
jaywir3@gmail.com
https://www.jwir3.com
https://www.github.com/jwir3
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwir3
+1 701 741-9338
Summary
Highly skilled software engineer with 15+ years of experience in computer graphics and computational geometry across a variety of technical stacks. Passionate about open-source software, high-performance rendering, clean code design, and learning while mentoring other developers through code review, individual pairing sessions, and leadership principles.
Work Experience
Remote
Capture Software Engineer at Chromatic Mar 2023 - Present
- Developed distributed screenshot and image differencing system for Storybook apps, ensuring reliable regression detection.
- Maintained and improved capture infrastructure using Docker, Heroku, and AWS.
- Developed and improved Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) services using Typescript, Go, and Node Javascript (ES5/6).
- Applied browser and rendering expertise to improve image differencing algorithms, increasing accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborated on cloud architecture to achieve measurable improvements in deployment speeds.
Skills: AWS, Terraform, Typescript, Javascript, NodeJS, React, Playwright, Storybook, go, Make, Docker
Founder/CEO at FoamFactory Jan 2021 - Mar 2023
- Led development of brewery management app, enhancing efficiency for brewers worldwide, using React and Ruby/Rails.
- Implemented microservices in Rust, Go, and NodeJS to ensure good software engineering principles of responsibility separation and data encapsulation.
- Created resuable React component library using Storybook, improving developer efficiency and software reusability.
- Pioneered strategic growth initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and market reach through innovative tech solutions.
- Led efforts for the acquisition of venture capital funding to drive growth and plan for future expansion.
Skills: Javascript, React, Rust, Go, Ruby/Rails, NodeJS, Webpack, Storybook, Web Components, WebSockets
Principal Engineer at Medal Dec 2019 - Jan 2021
- Enhanced Electron app with audio/video controls for gamers using React and Typescript.
- Contributed to R&D, build systems, and integrations, improving application performance.
- Implemented hardware graphics recording, boosting user experience and functionality.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance software architecture, boosting system efficiency and performance for seamless user experiences.
Skills: Javascript, React, Storybook, WebComponents, Electron, NodeJS
Lead Graphics Engineer at InVision App Dec 2016 - Dec 2019
- Led development of Studio’s rendering engine, enhancing vector graphics editing capabilities.
- Utilized WebGL and haXe (a language similar to Typescript) for efficient GPU-based rendering of complex vector graphics.
- Created a high-performance, GPU-based Bézier path rendering system, improving visual quality and rendering speed of the application.
- Utilized GLSL for shader programming, achieving stunning visual effects in WebGL.
- Prototyped WebAssembly-based rendering engines, exploring Rust and Skia for future improvements.
Skills: haXe, Javascript, WebGL, Electron, React, WebAssembly, C/C++, Rust
Minneapolis, MN
Engineering Team Lead at When I Work Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
- Led team to innovate Android app solutions, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction, reflected in improved app ratings from 2.9 to 4.0.
- Mentored team of 3 skilled developers, enhancing their skills and productivity.
- Managed CI environment with tools like TravisCI and CircleCI.
- Implemented code quality standards through the use of code reviews, test coverage analysis, and static analysis processes.
- Coordinated agile practices, improving project delivery times.
Skills: Java, Android, Javascript, Project Management, Mobile Development
Edina, MN
Android Engineering Lead at Jingit Nov 2013 - Sep 2014
- Led cross-functional teams in developing an Android app for retail rewards, enhancing app features, as well as driving substantial engagement and user satisfaction.
- Boosted team productivity by 10% weekly through agile processes and coding standards.
- Implemented automated testing and CI through the use of Jenkins, improving code reliability on Android and iOS.
- Streamlined the push notification system, ensuring timely user updates and messaging across all devices.
- Oversaw app lifecycle, from feature design to successful Google Play Store release.
Skills: Java, Android, Agile Project Management, iOS, Push Notification Systems, Javascript, NodeJS
Remote
- Developed Gecko platform code for Mozilla products using C/C++, Java, Python, Rust, and more.
- Boosted web gaming stability and performance using WebGL and DirectX for cross-platform compatibility.
- Implemented W3C-compliant rendering systems, enhancing cross-platform compatibility.
- Created layout code for Firefox Android with the Android SDK and NDK, improving performance.
- Facilitated inter-process communication using JNI and COM, ensuring seamless integration.
- Implemented portions of CSS3 Multicolumn layout in Firefox, enhancing layout performance and readability.
- Optimized animated image rendering, improving browser efficiency and user experience.
- Enhanced text readability in Firefox, contributing to user engagement and satisfaction.
- Contributed to W3C specs such as CSSOM and WebGL, driving standards in web technologies.
- Maintained unit tests, ensuring stability and spec compliance within Mozilla’s product offerings.
- Enhanced cross-platform performance by optimizing code efficiency, leading to improved user experience across Mozilla products.
Skills: C/C++, Java, Python, Rust, Javascript, HTML, CSS, W3C Specification Writing
Bloomington, MN
Sr. Software Engineer at General Dynamics AIS Oct 2009 - May 2011
- Enhanced Multi-Int Analysis and Archive System (MAAS) features for intelligence community data analysis, boosting analyst efficiency.
- Developed Java code interfacing with Microsoft SQL Server, improving data processing speed.
- Collaborated on the MAAS software suite, including video editing with ffmpeg, to improve user satisfaction.
- Implemented web services using Hibernate and Spring, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Led the enhancement of MAAS software, improving data processing efficiency for intelligence analysts.
Skills: Java, Hibernate, Spring, ffmpeg, Web Services, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
University of Minnesota
Master of Science, Computer Science 2006-2009
From 2006-2009, was in a PhD program in Computer Science with research focuses in computational geometry and photorealistic rendering in computer graphics.
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2001-2006
Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with focused study in software engineering and computer graphics. Graduated summa cum laude.
Bachelor of Science 2001-2006
Completed a separate Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with focused study in statistical theory, number theory, and combinatorics. Graduated summa cum laude.
Awards and Recognitions
Top Secret Clearance (Currently Inactive); United States Department of Defense, 2009-2011
Google Summer of Code Mentor; Crystal Space 3D SDK, Summer 2008, Summer 2009
Google Summer of Code Grant Recipient; Crystal Space 3D SDK, Summer 2007
Inducted Lifetime Member, Phi Beta Kappa, Honor Society in Liberal Scholorship, 2006
Inducted Lifetime Member, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Computer Science Honor Society, 2004
Skills
Programming Languages
C/C++, Rust, Javascript (multiple variants, most notably ES6), TypeScript, Java, Groovy, Go, WebAssembly, HaXe, PHP, Ruby, x86 Assembly
Frameworks and Libraries
OpenGL, OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL), WebGL, Rails, Skia, Qt, Android SDK, Gecko Web Rendering Engine, Gradle, React, Storybook
Unix, Linux (multiple variants), Mac OS/X, Windows
AWS, GCP, Terraform
VSCode, Mercurial, Git, CircleCI, Github, Github Actions, Linear, JIRA, Slack, Discord