Kimberly J

@kimjonestech

Senior Software Engineer

United States
English
About me
I am a Senior Software Engineer with 14+ years of experience specializing in Java development, platform integrations, and workflow automation. I’ve built enterprise‑grade systems that reduced release cycles from 4–5 weeks to 1 week, automated financial transactions through NetSuite, and improved global tax validation accuracy using AI‑enhanced tooling. If you need a reliable engineer who can quickly understand your system, fix issues, and deliver clean, scalable solutions — I’m your person.... Read more

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Work experience

Tech_Hub

Software Engineer

Tech Hub • Full-time

May 2017 - Present • 9 yrs

The Company name wasn't an option But I work for TechSoup, a global non-profit organization, where the main office location is in San Francisco, CA. As 1 of 3 developers on the team to build the company's technology platform, I have done the following: • Integrated the company’s technology platform with NetSuite, automating financial transactions and reducing manual entry, improving accounting accuracy and operational efficiency. • Developed an internal application that reduced software release cycles from 4-5 weeks to 1 week, accelerating delivery and reducing time-to-market. • Led integration of global tax data into the validation system for Australia and additional regions, ensuring compliance and reducing tax-related errors. • Leveraged AI tools to enhance validation processes, improving accuracy and reducing processing time. • Contributed to the development of a new marketplace platform, supporting architecture and backend development. • Built a content management system using Google APIs, streamlining content creation workflows and reducing management time.

University_of Maryland

Mentor

University of Maryland • Freelance

Jan 2022 - May 2026 • 4 yrs 4 mos

Mentor | Springboard Online Mentorship Program • Provided personalized coaching to Software Engineering students, helping them master curriculum concepts and industry-ready skills. • Delivered one-on-one sessions covering debugging, project development, and interview preparation. • Offered actionable career guidance including resume reviews, portfolio development, and job search strategies. • Guided 10+ students to successful program completion with 100% “excellent” satisfaction ratings

Caterpillar

IT Analyst: Java Specialist

Caterpillar • Full-time

Mar 2012 - May 2017 • 5 yrs 2 mos

Java Specialist • Modernized legacy applications written in C, migrating them to a scalable Java-based architecture. • Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate legacy functionality into modern Java systems. • Wrote, tested, and deployed Java code that improved processing speed and system reliability. • Utilized Spring, Hibernate, and Eclipse to streamline development and deployment workflows. • Reduced maintenance costs and minimized downtime during migration, ensuring smooth business operations.