Samuel Hendryx
Software Developer
HCL America
HCLTech
Junior Developer
Worked for HCL for 3 years on a variety of software engineering projects. Also taught AI courses to software engineers. Developed the course to help other technical professionals update their knowledge and skills in emerging technologies. The most relevant courses were a course on AI tools for android app testing and a Linux course on command line tools and file permissions. Created curriculum and PowerPoints to deliver clear concise lessons.
Tools: Android Studio, VSCode, Microsoft Office, Linux.
Verizon
Software Engineer
Designed and developed RESTful APIs using Python. Integrated APIs with MySQL, NewRelic, and Amazon AWS APIs. Developed and maintained API documentation and specifications. Developed and maintained unit tests. Conducted extensive troubleshooting and debugging of API issues. Worked closely with customer/user teams and management to ensure that software specifications, documentation, functionality and user manual met expectations. Personally responsible for writing the user manual and documentation for the team. Collaborated with teams of other developers and stakeholders to ensure software reliability and quality. Documented and delivered product presentation at handoff meeting to stakeholders.
Tools: AWS (boto3), Python, Jira, VSCode, Postman, Confluence, GitLab, Google Docs.
Software Engineer
Designed and developed Selenium automated tests in Python and Java. Designed and developed functional, integration, unit, and screen-diffing tests. Seeded and tested basic and custom web content for function and appearance. Configured virtual test servers and environments in Python, Kotlin, and Go. Onboarded new teammates, and assisted in setup of development environments. Provided coding assistance and guidance to conform to Google standards. Ran daily standups and delegated tasks. Participated in the code review process, and approved code.
Tools: Selenium, Python, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Go, Linux, Buganizer, Task Manager, Critique, VSCode
California State University, Sacramento
Student Assistant
Computer Lab Assistant
Procured hardware and software for the College of Engineering and Computer Science for faculty, staff and students in lab environments, for individual faculty and department offices. Communicated with vendors for bids and equipment. Worked with the Computer Services team and vendors to schedule service and repair of equipment. Responsible for computer troubleshooting, repair, and configuration. Assisted with the design, layout and configuration of hardware. Documented lab layouts and configurations. Assisted students and professors with hardware and software issues.
California Precision Service
IT Department Lead
Installation, maintenance, updating and troubleshooting of hardware and software; debugging network issues; and configuring servers. Configured group based access privileges for Windows accounts. Configured the print server, and peripherals, and set default printers for client machines. Designed and configured on-site backup server and wrote backup scripts. On-call support: troubleshooting, problem solving, debugging, resolving technical issues.
Subcontract Manager / Lead Technician
Managed 6 lens optical repair technicians. Developed technical manuals for complex adjustment equipment. Trained technicians on lens optical repair and adjustment. Reduced reworks by 10%. Increased production by 30%.
Master Canon Repair Technician
Self taught to repair Canon lenses and digital SLRs. Increased in-house repairs by 20%. Increased profit by 25%. Decreased turn around time by 30%.