Jonathan Aquino

Jonathan Aquino

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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About

As an experienced software engineer and technical leader, I spread solid engineering practices throughout organizations. I design easy-to-maintain systems through clear thinking and planning. I am experienced in distributed systems, web technologies, and data modelling.

My superpowers are asking "dumb" questions and empathizing with the customer in my designs.

Myers-Briggs: ISTJ

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Experience

  • NextRoll Graphic

    NextRoll

    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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Education

  • Graphic

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    3.9 cumulative GPA.

    Gordon Merritt Shrum Memorial Scholarship, awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Physics to a student entering the final year of study in the Honours Physics program or the Engineering Physics program.

    W.H. McInnes Scholarship in English.

    Canada Scholarship in Science and Engineering (1994-1998)

    Chancellor's Entrance Scholarship (1994-1998), for scholarly achievement.

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    Valedictorian.

    Premier's Excellence Award: Recognized by the BC Government as the top high school graduate in Southern Vancouver Island in 1994.

    "Jonathan is an astonishing scholar, poised on the verge of genius, and, yet, he possesses the selfless traits of a missionary in his unpretentious and genuine concern for human dignity."​
    -- David R. Penaluna, Headmaster Emeritus, September 12, 1994

  • "Jonathan became a member of our class during the month of April. Prior to that, he was enrolled in kindergarten, but because his academic skills were so superior, it was decided that he needed a more challenging programme. Jonathan's academic progress has been outstanding. His reading, spelling and math skills are considerably advanced for his grade level. Jonathan requires a stimulating and challenging programme in order for him to advance to his potential. He [has], therefore, been assigned…

    "Jonathan became a member of our class during the month of April. Prior to that, he was enrolled in kindergarten, but because his academic skills were so superior, it was decided that he needed a more challenging programme. Jonathan's academic progress has been outstanding. His reading, spelling and math skills are considerably advanced for his grade level. Jonathan requires a stimulating and challenging programme in order for him to advance to his potential. He [has], therefore, been assigned to a grade two class in September. However, he will require a more specialized (enriched) programme in order for him to be sufficiently challenged. Jonathan has been a delightful and inspiring classroom member."
    -- Primary Progress Report, June 29, 1983

Projects

  • Organizing Committee, Give Meaning Variety Show, Fundraiser for Typhoon Haiyan Victims in the Philippines

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    I helped to organize a variety show fundraiser to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

    My roles were: Creating a website, maintaining the project to-do list, creating an advertisement for the church bulletin, spreading the word, selling tickets, and selling tickets at the door.

    The show happened on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 PM at Massey Theatre in New Westminster. We raised about $10K.

  • Volunteer Teacher's Aide, Vancouver Special Catechetical Program (VANSPEC)

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    Lending a helping hand to catechism teachers for children with autism and other special needs.

  • Home Visitor (volunteer), Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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    Visited people in need to assess their needs and provide assistance in the form of vouchers for food and clothing.

Honors & Awards

  • HTML Unclosed Tag Finder

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    A friend pointed out that my "HTML Unclosed Tag Finder" tool (http://jona.ca/blog/unclosed-tag-finder, May 2013) is the top Google result for "html unclosed tag". It is a popular tool, with 96 Disqus comments, mostly "Thanks!". (Note: It has since moved to http://jonaquino.blogspot.com/2013/05/unclosed-tag-finder.html)

  • Yubnub

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    Yubnub (yubnub.org) took 2nd place at the 2005 Rails Day 24-hour Ruby On Rails programming contest. It is "a (social) command line for the web"​.

Recommendations received

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    Manolo Ramirez Torrico

    “I had the pleasure to work with Jon in the same team, he showed amazing problem solving skills and attention to detail. I was particularly impressed by his ability to analyze the requirements of complex projects and lead the implementations. I'm sure he will be a excellent addition to any team.”

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    LinkedIn User

    “I have had the immense pleasure of working alongside Jon for a remarkable four years at NextRoll, and it is with great enthusiasm that I recommend him as an outstanding engineer and a true asset to any organization. Jon is, without a doubt, an exceptional engineer with unparalleled attention to detail. His commitment to engineering beautiful software for our customers has not only elevated our projects but has set a standard for excellence within our team. He has been a champion advocate for the quality and precision that our work demands. One of Jon's standout qualities is his leadership on crucial projects that have been vital to the success and future of our business. His strategic thinking, technical expertise, and dedication to achieving results have been instrumental in the success of these initiatives. I consider myself fortunate to have collaborated with Jon on various projects, learning invaluable lessons from his wealth of knowledge and experience. His mentorship has inspired me, and I aspire to emulate his dedication and skills in my own work. A memorable experience that reflects Jon's exceptional character is when he patiently and thoroughly reviewed a long and complex pull request I submitted for a query builder code. His feedback was not only constructive but also immensely helpful in making the code bug-free. This exemplifies his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in our work. Jon is not only an outstanding individual contributor but also a team player who willingly extends his expertise to help others. Many times, I have witnessed him generously offering his time and insights to other teams and engineers, including myself, who sought his guidance. His genuine desire for the success of others makes him a true gem of a team member. In summary, Jon is an extraordinary engineer and an exceptional human being. His combination of technical prowess, leadership skills, and genuine team spirit make him a standout professional. I highly recommend Jon to any company seeking a dedicated and talented engineer who consistently goes above and beyond.”

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