Jonathan Kanaan

Jonathan Kanaan

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ABOUT ME
Software Engineering | Scalable Architecture | User Experience
Software Engineering | Scalable Architecture | User Experience

You need someone that knows the ins and outs of technology and UX. I'm an experienced software engineer and user experience designer that has worked for JPMorgan Chase, the United Nations, American Express, AT&T, and Lockheed Martin as well as for several startups and small businesses.

English
Eastern Time (US & Canada) (-04:00)
Joined November 2016
EXPERTISE
10 years experience | 1 endorsement
I have architected complex systems that are scalable and reliable. I have a deep understanding of distributed systems and how to design a...
I have architected complex systems that are scalable and reliable. I have a deep understanding of distributed systems and how to design applications for efficiency. I can do this on the cloud or off of the the cloud (AWS, on-premise, hybrid cloud, etc).
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3 years experience
10 years experience | 14 endorsements
I have been creating end-to-end web applications since college. I know several JavaScript frameworks.
I have been creating end-to-end web applications since college. I know several JavaScript frameworks.
8 years experience | 1 endorsement
I can teach you how to effectively use Amazon's tools and create solutions architectures that fit the specifications you need. I can show...
I can teach you how to effectively use Amazon's tools and create solutions architectures that fit the specifications you need. I can show you how to use Lambda, ECS, Cloudwatch, EC2, Auto Scaling, Cognito, and more.
4 years experience | 1 endorsement
I used Node at American Express as well as when I was filling in as head of engineering for a funded startup.
I used Node at American Express as well as when I was filling in as head of engineering for a funded startup.
5 years experience
I have helped numerous startups with UX design and research. I set up and guided the UX research methodology use on the United Nations pr...
I have helped numerous startups with UX design and research. I set up and guided the UX research methodology use on the United Nations project I was working on.
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3 years experience
I've used Selenium and HTML parsing for testing and web scraping. Reach out to me for best practices, projects, or to expand your front e...
I've used Selenium and HTML parsing for testing and web scraping. Reach out to me for best practices, projects, or to expand your front end expertise.

REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS

5.0
(24 reviews)
Matthew Shell
Matthew Shell
February 2023
Provided helpful and in depth explanations
Joel Foster
Joel Foster
August 2022
Really impressed with Jon's interpersonal as well as technical ability.
Joel Foster
Joel Foster
August 2022
Jon is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Goes the extra mile to make sure get the results you need.
EMPLOYMENTS
Lead Software Engineer & UX Researcher
GoElite Tech
2016-02-01-Present
• For JPMorgan Chase, gained end-to-end expertise on the company's login and authentication systems. Performed a massive knowledge transf...
• For JPMorgan Chase, gained end-to-end expertise on the company's login and authentication systems. Performed a massive knowledge transfer from the one team lead who solely knew 80% of the information on his segment of these systems. • Worked with managers on the large-scale transformation happening that included the authentication systems, also for JPMC. • For a United Nations project regarding a vital internal system, gathered requirements, presented project updates to leaders and the team, as well as communicated details between technical and non-technical people. • Performed several UX analyses, set up and performed user testing to get detailed, unbiased user feedback, and created mock-ups for the above United Nations system. • Managed both in-house and offshore developers in rebuilding a React and Node.js application that gained over a million followers under its brand, including designing a new back end API. Created an accurate product roadmap for this project which was followed almost exactly. • Designed and created the user experience for a high fidelity prototype of an e-learning game that helped the CEO connect with several clients. • Hired and trained software engineers for technology teams. • Coached companies in using effective DevOps, MLOps, project management, and Agile techniques. • Created a complete, dynamic live streaming experience from back-end to front-end that allowed my client to live stream throughout New York City, including Times Square, comedy clubs, and music shows. Solutions architecture was mostly built on Amazon AWS using S3, EC2, ECS, IAM, ELB, and CloudWatch. • Provided expert guidance on team management, software lifecycle management, and hiring processes involved in critical and data-intensive applications. • Worked directly with startup executives and business owners.
PHP
Node.js
Leadership
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PHP
Node.js
Leadership
Management
User Testing
React Native
User Research
Distributed Systems Engineering
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
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Full Stack Engineer
American Express
2014-09-01-2016-02-01
• Managed the knowledge transfer and documentation of comprehensive details on two high-traffic systems we were rebuilding. Became the go...
• Managed the knowledge transfer and documentation of comprehensive details on two high-traffic systems we were rebuilding. Became the go-to person for information on the systems. • Used Node.js and AngularJS in the rebuilding of many systems. • Refined the user experience and made the front end for a new internal tool that is being used to help several major, partnered companies. • Created several proof of concepts for high-traffic, customer-facing web pages. • On-boarded multiple employees and helped them adjust to their new roles. • Created documentation for on-boarding and training new hires more easily. • Improved the front-end functionality on several, high-traffic web pages that are currently in production.
Node.js
Angular
Selenium
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Node.js
Angular
Selenium
Web Development
Visual Design
Sass
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System Architect | UX Designer
Retail Shopping Systems
2014-04-01-2014-08-01
• Created dynamic PHP scripts that allowed our tablets to communicate with our systems. • Created, developed, and designed a good portio...
• Created dynamic PHP scripts that allowed our tablets to communicate with our systems. • Created, developed, and designed a good portion of our database. • Developed the initial version of our key Android product, which was presented to store owners and gained us placement in several stores. • Helped design the first visual prototype of our Cart Magic product, which helped us get funding and space in the TechLaunch accelerator, at the Startup Weekend during which the company was created. • Significantly contributed to the second, more refined visual prototype, which was used in one of our key presentations to dozens of investors. • Contributed significantly to the product design and development.
PHP
Android
SQL
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PHP
Android
SQL
MySQL
JSON
Database
Android Studio
User Research
Software Architecture
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