Jaron King

Accomplished Software Engineer with over 9 years of professional experience, specializing in building scalable web applications and optimizing database queries. Proven expertise in PHP, JavaScript, ReactJS, and TailwindCSS. Adept at leveraging technologies to deliver innovative solutions and improve user experience. Demonstrated ability to self-learn and thrive in data-driven environments. Also accomplished working with server stacks and technologies including AWS, Google and Netlify. I also have deep experience working with integrations.

1. Software Engineer

   PM Packaging

   February 2024 — Present

   Responsible for building out client portals that integrate with OMS and WMS software, introducing dynamic inventory management, ordering, and recycling warehouse workflows. Manage M365 accounts, Active Directory, Bare Metal servers via VMWare, on-premise Firewalls, and Power Automation workflows.

   • Built custom client portals integrated directly with OMS and WMS warehousing software.
   • Provided client-facing abilities to manage, order, and recycle products produced in warehouses.
   • Administered Active Directory, emails, VMWare bare metal servers, and on-premise firewalls.
   • Developed Power Automation workflows to assist with data aggregation and business logic flows.

   PHPLaravelMySQLVMWarePower AutomationPalo Alto Firewall

2. Software Engineer

   Checkmark Plagiarism

   July 2025 — Present (Part-Time)

   Responsible for an entire rebuilding of the web application and integrations to LMS applications used by schools. This includes Canvas LMS and Google Classroom, supporting a school district on the East Coast.

   • Owned the complete application rewrite for EdTech plagiarism detection platform.
   • Designed LMS integration modules for Canvas and Google Classroom using LTI standards.
   • Developed and integrated RESTful APIs to feed grading and plagiarism analysis securely.

   ReactLaravelLTIRESTful APIsNext.jsTailwindCSS

3. Software Engineer

   Luxer One

   July 2017 — September 2019

   Rebuilt the integration suite providing user data to Smart Lockers. Interfaced with external Rent Management systems using RESTful, SOAP, and SFTP protocols. Handled high-scale record processing and created database-driven administrative portals.

   • Refactored a legacy 20,000-line single file codebase into a clean Object-Oriented, MVC, and Factory pattern.
   • Built database-driven 'kitchen sink' administration dashboards enabling non-technical staff to provision integrations.
   • Optimized heavy data pipelines processing over 10 million access record updates per hour.
   • Maintained and integrated Zoho ERP logs for Smart Locker telemetry and big data querying.

   LaravelPHPMySQLRESTful APIsSOAP XMLZoho ERPSFTP

4. Software Engineer (Lead)

   Dynamic Vision

   February 2016 — May 2017

   Lead role organizing code merging pipelines, pull request reviews, and database migration tasks. Built and maintained an Insurance Intake application for the State of Ohio.

   • Led development and code hygiene standards on a high-consequence state insurance intake app.
   • Managed conditional logic gate structures to support 1,000-page assessment flows for special needs services.
   • Migrated legacy insurance database structures from SQL Server to MySQL.

   LaravelAngularJSMySQLSQL ServerGitPHP

5. Software Engineer

   Freelance

   February 2015 — March 2016

   Delivered multiple contract applications focusing on community platforms, Stripe billing models, and social media integrations.

   • Developed Stat Eye Consult, an optometrist-centered case-study reviews community application.
   • Built billing integration pipelines using Stripe API and user flows.

   SymfonyBootstrap CSSStripe APIPHP

6. Software Engineer

   AP Media

   March 2014 — February 2016

   Developed ad delivery systems and custom product stores. Focused on high-conversion landing page layouts and analysis of engagement telemetry.

   • Developed performance-critical ad networks and online storefronts.
   • Utilized user engagement data to optimize and drive frontend conversion rates.

   Symfony2JavaScriptjQueryBootstrap

7. Software Engineer and Email Marketing Manager

   Adconion Direct

   March 2014 — February 2015

   Managed high-volume email marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and developed analytics tools.

   • Built in-house analytical tools tracking metrics for over 1 million daily unique visitors.
   • Implemented HTML email formatting and deliverability best practices.

   SymfonyBootstrapGoogle ChartsHTML

8. IT Assistant IV

   Regents of the University of California, Davis

   September 2010 — July 2012

   Managed web development projects, social media engagement, and online course materials.

   • Maintained and built departmental websites using PHP and WordPress.
   • Created interactive online course modules to support e-learning initiatives.

   PHPWordPressHTMLCSSJavaScript