Web Development by Jonathan Prykop

Professional Summary

Experienced Development Manager with an extensive history in web development and programming.
Expert in managing full-stack development projects, leading development teams, and maintaining systems from design to release.
Skilled in Ruby on Rails, Java, and Perl with a solid track record in Agile development environments and continuous deployment processes.
Committed to advancing in management roles that combine technical expertise with leadership capabilities.

Backstop Solutions Group, Greater Chicago Area
October 2018 to Present

Development Manager
July 2019 - Present

Manages team of 3-4 developers on two primary projects: a legacy Ruby on Rails application with an Oracle database and a new Java REST API with React front ends and MySQL database.
Coordinated product roadmap, customer support, and DevOps and played a key role in setting up continuous deployment processes using Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, and HashiCorp tools.

Ruby Developer
October 2018 - July 2019

Focused on developing robust Ruby on Rails applications, enhancing existing applications, and integrating new features aligned with agile methodologies.

Home Access Health Corporation - Hoffman Estates, IL
Web Application Developer
April 2017 - October 2018

Developed Ruby on Rails API for the company database and led the migration of a secure test results site from Visual Basic to a Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP stack focused on security and HIPAA compliance.

Freeside Internet Services, Inc. - Truckee, CA (Remote)
Software Developer
February 2015 - February 2017

Implemented new features and refactored code for a telecommunications billing system, enhancing credit card processing and API integrations to improve security and efficiency.

eFatigue - Champaign, IL
Web Application Developer
January 2008 - February 2015

Managed full-stack development of a web-based fatigue analysis platform, including login systems, file storage, payment gateways, and custom JavaScript components.

Wolfram Research, Inc. - Champaign, IL
Web Application Developer
August 2001 - October 2007

Developed and maintained web and database-driven applications for human resources, information channels, and product distribution, focusing on system maintenance and redevelopment.

DePaul University - Chicago, IL
Webmaster, The Theatre School

Led the complete development and maintenance of the Theatre School's website, including server transition from IIS to Apache, enhancing overall site functionality and user interface.

DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre Studies

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, IL
High School Diploma
College-level courses in Math, Science, and Programming