Sjan Evardsson
Senior Software Engineer with an Awareness of Application Security
Results-oriented software engineer with a focus on application portability, reuse, and use of Open Source tools where available to bridge gaps in application abilities versus customer needs.
Software engineer with proven track record of success working with systems analysis and development, as well as full lifecycle project development. Possess leadership and personnel management expertise developed from both military and civilian settings. Skilled in implementing innovative security programs that drive awareness, decrease exposure, and strengthen organizations.
System Development / Project Management / Supervision
Application Development / Testing & Hardening / Employee Training
Technical Proficiencies
- Platforms: Mac OS X/macOS, Microsoft Windows operating systems (3.1 – 7), Linux (Gentoo, Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS).
- Tools: MySQL, PostgresQL, Snowflake, Git, Tray.io, AWS, OpenSSH, Microsoft Office System (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Various IDEs (PyCharm, PHPStorm, IDEA, VS Code, et.al.).
- Languages: PHP, Python, SQL, HTML, Javascript, Bash Shell Scripting, Java, JSP, Perl.
Professional Experience
Vimeo, Inc., New York, NY
Senior Software Engineer IC3, 2024 – 2026
Technical Scope: Automation, Integrations, Python, Typescript, Tray.io.
Architect, plan, and build automations to reduce repetitive, manual tasks. Update automations to keep pace with changing business needs. Document and explain automated tasks to include possible security issues and mitigations. Integrated automated processes with Salesforce, Zuora, Slack, Email, Snowflake, ZoomInfo, Corcentric, and more.
Key Achievements:
- Delivered MVP of sales empowerment tool that delivered customized cold call and cold email scripts for a list of potential clients to sales personnel daily. Those scripts were generated using a retrieval augmented generation AI workflow, based on current company goals and promotions along with company and contact-specific data.
- Created and implemented Slack notifier for new payable invoices that sent a DM to the employee assigned to the invoice when it was received by Corecentric.
Seesaw Learning, SanFrancisco, California Dec 2023 – Sep 2024
Software Engineer IC3
Technical Scope: Python, SOAP and REST.
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack software in Python and Javascript to perform rostering, third-party integrations, and scheduled tasks related to those areas.
Key Achievements:
- Made improvements to the CSV rostering to reduce errors.
- Added real-time updates to the CRM for rostering completion.
- Converted some manual tasks to scheduled jobs to rnsure they happened when expected, and reduce hands-on work for the engineering team.
TUNE, Seattle, Washington June 2011 – Oct 2023
Software Development Engineer III
Technical Scope: PHP, Python, SOAP and REST.
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack software in (primarily) PHP, Python, and Javascript to manage the full account life-cycle from on-boarding (signup), through activity (billing, CRM updates), and off-boarding (closing account, shutting down billing, updating CRM account status).
Key Achievements:
- Engineered the system used by TUNE platforms to centralize the billing, signup and third-party integrations in one location. This replaced an aging system built against one of the TUNE platforms that was not scalable nor extensible enough to extend the functionality to other platforms.
- Created the third-party integrations (in SOAP and REST) between the core products and Zuora (for billing), Salesforce (CRM) and others.
- Designed and developed the REST API adjunct to the system listed above to allow TUNE platforms to interact with our third-party vendors without having to implement their own integrations into those vendors.
- Led the development team in weekly meetings with stakeholders, sprint planning, design and architecture planning, road-map development and execution of those plans.
UpSellUSA, Inc., Shoreline, Washington May 2009 – May 2011
Lead Developer/Development Manager
Technical Scope: PHP, Perl and Bash.
Work closely with the Project Manager to develop software requirements specifications and develop project plans based on those specifications to support clients including three Fortune 500 companies. Provide technical feedback to Project Manager and clients regarding feasibility and time estimates of projects to meet the needs of the client. Manage and train junior developers. Work closely with the hosting provider to ensure that web and database servers are up-to-date and meet the needs of UpSellUSA and our applications. Managerial duties include employee performance reviews, time card and vacation approval and authorization and management of contractor development work.
Key Achievements:
- Moved from proprietary issue tracking system to an open source system, saving the company a substantial annual maintenance and licensing fee.
- Designed and led development of a new application which opened UpSellUSA’s loyalty rewards business to new business types.
- Created the specifications and project plan for a new flag-ship product for UpSellUSA which would allow the aging systems to be ported into a more modern, extensible architecture.
Rogers Software Development, Inc., Fairbanks, Alaska Oct 2007 – Dec 2008
Programmer II
Technical Scope: PHP/AJAX and MySQL.
Implement and develop Point of Sale system and Back Office software. Maintain, update and debug legacy code for the POS and Back office system written in PHP/AJAX and MySQL. Develop new functionality to enhance and expand current systems. Work with customers to ensure that development of new features and functionality meets their expectations. Assist new hires by familiarizing with the framework and application as a whole, and with specific questions regarding the software. Team leader for two projects.
Key Achievements:
- Designed an automated system for creating royalties reports, encrypting them and passing them off to the customer.
- Designed a custom reporting tool linking the PHP Back Office application to Jasper Reports to create printable reports in PDF, Word, Excel, CSV and OpenOffice formats.
- Developed the NextGen import tool to bring data from the Regis NextGen/FBOS system into the SuperSalon POS.
Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska Feb 2003 – Sep 2007
Web Systems Administrator
Technical Scope: Web Servers, Web-related Database Servers, IDS Servers, Linux Backup Servers, and Network Shaping Devices.
Maintain and develop the University’s web presence. Administer and maintain web servers, web-related database servers, IDS servers, Linux backup servers and network shaping devices. Oversee and train the Web Content Apprentice. Keep current on network/server security and maintenance practices and apply them in the most efficient manner possible. Provide development and support for Open Source software used for Linux servers, web content and Distance Education. Monitor IDS sensors and generate administrative reports on most dangerous activities/trends, along with recommendations for mitigation.
Key Achievements:
- Instrumental in selecting and implementing network shaping devices, allowing the University to continue in its Distance Education role without the need for added bandwidth.
- Spearheaded the implementation of network security initiatives, including the building and placing of IDS sensors and ACID front end.
- Moved Linux web servers from the no-longer supported Red Hat to Gentoo, saving the University money both for upfront costs (Red Hat Enterprise Licensing) and in support hours.
- Saved the University tens of thousands of dollars per year by implementing Moodle, (an Open Source Course Management System) and showing that it was up to the task of replacing WebCT (a commercial Course Management System).
- Taught a college-level Basic Web Development course.
Self Employed, Anchorage, Alaska and Bremerton, Washington Jun 1999 – 2009
Contract Web Programmer
Technical Scope:Java, Beans, JDBC, Servlets, JSP, SQL, HTML, JavaScript and HTTP.
Develop, program and deploy web solutions and e-business applications using Java, Beans, JDBC, Servlets, JSP, SQL, HTML and JavaScript. Clients included: AARC (2004) US Fish & Wildlife Service (2002), Ovadavo.com (2002), Sauria Associates (2001) ModernMilagros.com (2000), Ingram Labs (2000).
Key Achievements:
- Contributed search portion of the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Digital Library System, tying their existing database with Java classes built on Lucene.
- Developed a monitored testing application to allow FCC license tests to be administered to distant locations via HTTP.
Ingram Labs, LLC, Seattle, Washington Jun 2000 – Nov 2000
Web Programmer
Technical Scope:Java, JDBC, JSP, Flash, HTML, JavaScript and HTTP.
Develop, program and deploy web-based e-business applications using Java, JSP, HTML, JavaScript and DHTML. Clients included GorillaGuide, Vitessa, Global Magik, and E-Fueler.
Key Achievements:
- Worked on Flash 5 XML connectivity to a Java socket for transmission and retrieval of Jabber XML messages.
- Developed a Java application to provide by-city weather forecasts for all of Europe to a web interface, which automatically updated every hour with the newest information from AccuWeather.
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington Aug 1999 – Sep 2000
Visitor Services Lead
Provide security for the museum while assisting patrons by providing information about the museum, the museum’s permanent collection and the current exhibits.Key Contributions:
- Supervised weekend shifts, including developing schedules to insure complete security coverage, training for new employees, and resolving employee conflicts and issues.
Unickorn Press, Anchorage, Alaska Feb 1996 – Jun 1999
Sole Proprietor
Operate and manage a business providing web development (using HTML and JavaScript), desktop publishing (using MS Office and Photoshop), PC upgrades and custom-built PCs.
Education and Credentials
Higher Education
Bachelor of Science, IT – Security Emphasis from Western Governors University
Professional Training and Certifications
CCNA Security Feb 15, 2013 (CSCO12017211)
CompTIA Security+ Oct 6, 2012 (COMP001020053502)
CompTIA Project+ Aug 10, 2012 (COMP001020053502)
CIW Web Design Specialist Jan 6, 2012 (375720)
MCTS (Windows 7) Oct 14, 2011
CCNA Sep 2, 2011 (CSCO12017211)
CIW JavaScript Specialist Nov 12, 2010 (375720)
CompTIA A+ IT Technician Jan 8, 2010 (COMP001020053502)
CIW Web Foundations Associate Jun 8, 2009 (375720)
CIW v5 Associate Jun 8, 2009 (375720)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
March 31, 2005 Analyst # 0792 expired
Completed SANS Securing Cisco Routers and Switches Course
October 2005
Completed SANS Intrusion Analysis Course
October 2004
Completed SANS Hacker Exploits and Techniques Course
September 2003