Joshua Malan

Principal Software Engineer @Thought Crafts LLC

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Thought Crafts LLC is a software development company that specializes in creating innovative and customized software solutions. As the Principal Software Engineer, Joshua Malan is responsible for leading the development team, designing and implementing software systems, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. He plays a vital role in driving the company's technological strategies, overseeing the technical aspects of projects, and solving complex software issues. His technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking significantly contribute to the company's success.

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Work Background

Thought Crafts LLCVisionary & Integrator

Jan. 2024Worldwide · RemotePioneering the Digital Renaissance. As an elite cadre of developers, we specialize in resurrecting antiquated web-based software, catapulting it from the dark ages into a new era of enlightenment. By masterfully weaving AI with time-honored strategies, we infuse each project with a blend of thoughtfulness and craftiness, transforming the old into cutting-edge masterpieces. We don't just update; we innovate, turning the once obsolete into the avant-garde.

AutoNetTV Media, Inc.Principal Software Engineer

Feb. 2019Draper, Utah

Malan Technologies, Inc.Senior Full Stack MVC Developer, Project Manager, Sales Engineer, Founder

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2023Highland, UT- Main architect for all web-based applications, deployed 20+ software application development projects in Leasing, F&I, Automotive, Transportation, Teleservices, Social Networks, SaaS and 100's of marketing & eCommerce websites. - Manages Scrum, Deployment, CI/CD, DevOps Engineering Sprint Lifecycle. - Spearheads & manages integrated networks & computer Systems into these applications including but not limited to Firewalls, Routers, Servers, Software, Saas, VOIP & other needed technologies. - Continuously analyze IT code, logs, infrastructure & personnel for security threats and ways to optimise processes. - Consolidated and optimized legacy systems into web-based applications saving thousands of man hours by developing automated processes. 10 Year estimate of capital saved was $4,000,000. - Develop/Manage projects in these areas of tech: AWS, MVC, Laravel5.6, NodeJS, ReactJS, VueJS, .NET, C#, HTML, JSX, ES6, AJAX, jQuery, DHTML, CSS, XML, PHP, ASP, JSP, JavaScript -- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle, DBF, MongoDB, NoSQL, DynamoDB, other flat-file, and ODBC connected systems Logical & Physical: AWS(EC2/S3), Google Apps, Forge.Laravel, Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Servers, Solaris systems, Apache, WebLogic, Tomcat, Google Apps. Programs: Microsoft(Office, Project, Visio, Excel, Word, Publisher, Visual Studio), PHPStorm, Sublime Text, Adobe/Macromedia(Dreamweaver MX, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Acrobat) Saas: Bitbucket, Github, Slack, Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Desk, Logz.io, Salesforce, Twilio, Trello, MS Office 365, GSuite, Confusionsoft Hardware Side: Network Architecture & Configuration, Resource Allocation, Security Methodology, Backup and Restore Solutions, Penetration Testing

Renters Legal LiabilitySenior Software Engineer

Jun. 2008 - Jan. 2009Greater Salt Lake City AreaOversaw the streamlined operation of the IT department with VP Developed plan for the creation of a rental unit management system. Planned, coordinated, directed, and designed assigned operational activities of IT Provided direction and support for IT solutions that enhanced mission-critical business operations. Worked closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

Tekys LLCIT Software Manager

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008American Fork, UtahPerformed outside pre and post-sale support for all products and services. Created successful marketing campaigns to generate new clientele. Hired computer techs and trained in all aspects of computer repair, virus removal, data recovery, and security. Maintained company network & all computers for Turner Gas, Co. in SLC from 2008-2017 till they sold the company.

Language Calls LimitedCTO, Senior Project Mgr, Full Stack Developer, DBA

Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2007Beijing Suburb, ChinaDirected all aspects of technology systems, hiring, training and initial development of the LAMP-based platform. Presented to government and private industry leaders to inform and educate. The Language Calls Web-Based platform was developed for the Chinese government to help them learn English more efficiently using newly developed VOIP applications navigating their limitations with the Great Firewall of China. We were successful in winning numerous contracts with this platform and hiring/training a great team

O'Currance Teleservices, Inc.Senior Full Stack Developer

Jul. 2001 - Aug. 2005Greater Salt Lake City AreaDesigned all company related websites and graphics. Saved company $500,000.00 + $200,000/yr in ongoing fees by developing a custom LAMP-based Call Center Management System Blue Pumpkin. Total development costs were around $60,000 for what I developed which they used for the next decade to run their company. Elements: Agent scheduler & dashboard viewer, Agent administration portal with full functionality to manage users and permissions. Client portal integrating call recordings they could listen to via separate web portal. Integrated ABRA for payroll reporting to agents. Company Dashboard showing stats on all aspects of agent performance, sales, escalations, call volume, pay, etc. Work with executives and managers to implement new ideas, modify processes for efficiency and train all staff on all systems I developed.

Freelance; Self-employed IT professionalWebsite Developer, Sales Engineer, Integration Specialist

Jan. 1995 - Jul. 2009Greater Salt Lake City AreaGenerated clientele through newspaper ads, local networking groups, and customer referrals. Eventually moving to digital marketing. Worked on various projects for but not limited to Turner Gas, Co., Envirocare of UT (Energy Solutions), Fannie Mae, UT County Treasurer, UT State Court of Appeals, iLumin Corp, Fountain Technologies, Inc., D Grant LTD, Charlotte’s Bakery, etc. Lead a team of 5 developers, sales professionals and maintained an office downtown Salt Lake City for a number of years.

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