# John Asija > Software Engineer Location: Norwalk, Connecticut, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/johnasija Navy veteran, software engineer, and hoplite. Skilled with React, Typescript, and Python. Certified Scrum Leader and experienced working in Agile environments. ## Work Experience ### Application Developer @ OpenPath Products Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Remote Developed logistics management software in Vue and PHP supporting greater supply chain legibility. Built streaming and Video-on-Demand applications for Web and Android platforms, including mobile, smart TV, and automotive environments, utilizing Java, Kotlin, and React. Led integration of Google Analytics with said streaming platform. Developed internal billing and time management tools in React and Java Spring, working closely with senior managers & the C suite to generate informative dashboards that helped detect and prevent cost overruns. Developed a Python script interfacing with the Jira API for ticket analysis to identify cross team bottlenecks. Led project sprint planning and scrum sessions and interfaced directly with clients to ensure project fit for purpose and business. ### Software QA Engineer @ Debbie Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | New York, United States Built a rigorous pre-release regression testing scheme to address user feedback on stability, strongly contributing to the App rating in the Apple App store and Google Play store to climb above 4 stars. Worked closely with the customer experience team to ensure that the apps analytics were capturing the desired user events with the appropriate fidelity. Developed testing aids in Retool, Excel & Postman and worked with Dev Team to build and QC app integration with Plaid, MATNL, Method, and Narmi. ### Patent Examiner @ USPTO Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Alexandria, Virginia, United States Conducted prior art searches using patent databases, scientific literature, and other resources to determine the novelty and non-obviousness of inventions. Evaluated patent applications for compliance with legal requirements, including written description, enablement, and patentable subject matter. Drafted clear, concise, well-structured patent examination reports, office actions, and other official correspondence. Communicated with patent applicants, attorneys, and stakeholders, including conducting interviews, providing guidance, and explaining examination decisions. ### Junior Developer @ OpenPath Products Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Annapolis, Maryland, United States Developed cross-platform physical security software for mobile and web using JavaScript and Vue2. Developed consumer banking mobile apps for Android using Java and Kotlin. Developed cross-platform mobile apps across domains using React / React Native and TypeScript. Completed all projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies Used AWS serverless functionality to reduce application costs for web and IOT applications. ### Research Assistant @ Old Dominion University Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Norfolk, Virginia Performed Data Analysis with Excel, SPSS, and NVivo. Ensured compliance with institutional review board policies while collecting and analyzing data. Worked as part of a team conducting data collection, analysis, and publication authorship for educational research with humanoid robots. Supported development and testing of prototype educational software for NAO robots using the Choregraphe suite and Python. Developed metacognition lessons using the NAO robotics platforms for ECE classrooms. Set up and operated the virtual reality learning laboratory. Evaluate VR programs for their classroom suitability. ### Design Engineering Intern @ Sumitomo Drive Technologies Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Chesapeake, Virginia • Updated over 5000 CAD models to comply with new internal guidelines. • Participated in the design and development of an automated quote generation tool that interfaced with AutoCAD Inventor and an existing webstore in VBA. ### Field Director @ Generation Opportunity Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Hampton Roads Virginia Recruited and maintained a volunteer base for political actions and voter outreach by leveraging membership in many student and civic organizations. Assisted with survey design and demographic analysis. Maintained detailed records of voter contacts. Maintained detailed expense reports, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines for 501c3 and 501c4 organizations. ### Mathematics Tutor @ Housatonic Community College Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Bridgeport, CT Tutored developmental math, college algebra, and pre-calculus to college students including many nontraditional students. ### Electricians Mate @ United States Navy Jan 2009 – Jan 2012 | Norfolk, Virginia Honorable Discharge Awarded Naval Achievement Medal for exceptional technical ability and leadership in repairing the voltage regulators of two ships’ service turbine generators during Operation Unified Protector. Duties included installation, operation, adjustment, routine maintenance, inspection, test, and repair of shipboard power generation and distribution systems, shipboard propulsion systems, lighting, and auxiliary electrical systems. Helped administer the electrical safety program, including training over 1,500 marines in Shipboard electrical safety. ## Education ### Master of Business Administration - MBA in Business Analytics University of Connecticut Jan 2024 – Jan 2027 ### Master's degree in Liberal Arts St. John's College Jan 2019 – Jan 2025 ### Bachelor's degree in Modeling and Simulation Engineering Old Dominion University Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/john-paul-asija --- Source: https://flows.cv/johnasija JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/johnasija/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29