John Ferguson

About Me

I am a highly skilled Software Architect with over seven years of experience in developing enterprise-grade web applications and architecting secure, scalable, and accessible solutions. Currently pursuing a Master of Information Technology at Virginia Tech, I bring a blend of academic expertise and real-world experience to drive innovation and excellence in software development. My professional focus includes usability, security, scalability, and accessibility, and I thrive on designing systems that address complex business challenges. With a proven ability to lead teams and foster collaboration, I am passionate about creating impactful and inclusive technology solutions.

Experience

• Software Architect, RainFocus (Sep '24 – Present)
  - Designed and implemented enterprise-scale, secure, and accessible software solutions aligned with industry standards.
  - Led architecture reviews, defined technical roadmaps, and guided cross-team collaboration.
  - Mentored junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
  - Enhanced product scalability by optimizing microservices architecture.
• Senior Software Developer, RainFocus (Apr '24 – Sep '24)
  - Led a team, improved site accessibility to ~90% WCAG 2.1 compliance, and designed scalable solutions.
• Software Developer, RainFocus (Oct '21 – Apr '24)
  - Developed RESTful APIs, optimized performance, and mentored on accessibility and TDD.
• Studio Production Specialist, Netflix (Oct '19 – Oct '21)
  - Enhanced documentation, asset management, and provided application support.
• Interactive Multimedia Developer, USAF (Aug '15 – Aug '17)
  - Built multimedia training courseware for over 100,000 aircraft maintainers.

Skills

• Backend: Java, Python, Struts2, Spring
• Frontend: React.js, Astro, TailwindCSS
• Databases: SQL, MySQL, Oracle
• Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud
• Focus: Scalability, Security, Accessibility

Education

• Masters of Information Technology, Virginia Tech (Jun '23 – May '25)
• Bachelor of Science in Software Development, WGU (Oct '17 – Oct '19)