JonApgar

Hi, I'm an experienced full-stack developer specializing in big-data, networking, analytics and visualization. I have led developer teams in marketing, education, and simulation fields.

Experience

  • Datablocks Inc.

    Sep 2013 - Apr 2020

    Lead Developer

    For six years, I was the lead full stack developer for Datablocks Inc., creating web applications for management, delivery and analysis of online advertising. I led development teams for several large projects used by thousands of advertisers and millions of end-users. Through this role I gained valuable experience and knowledge of the adtech ecosystem including adops, anti-fraud, brand safety, anti-malvertising, and payment systems.

  • CAE

    Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

    Multimedia Developer

    At CAE I was a Lead Multimedia Developer for a team of seven developers creating e-learning products for the aviation and defence industries. Our projects ranged from simple websites to 3D simulations and educational games. In this role I was privileged to work directly with subject-matter experts in a variety of sensitive and highly technical fields.

  • Sandy Lake Board of Education

    Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

    Substitute Teacher / Network Administrator

    For one year, my partner and I lived in a remote fly-in First Nation in Northern Ontario, Canada. I had the incredible opportunity to work as a both substitute teacher and network administrator for the local school board. During that year I learned much about youth and indigenous culture, and I was challenged to mature as a person, peer and leader.

  • Nipissing University

    Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

    Web Developer

    At Nipissing University I worked on content-management systems, assisted professors in preparing online course material, and developed multimedia content for the university website.

Education

  • University of Toronto

    B.Sc. in Biological Anthropology

Hobbies

Music, Mountain Biking, Woodworking

Skills

javascript, sql, html, css, python, ruby, php, C#, nodejs, linux, tensorflow, hadoop, elastic, nginx, ansible, puppet, docker, crypto, machine learning, malware analysis, adtech/martech, brand-safety, privacy tech, localization, devops, continuous integration, project management, leadership.