# Shawn Jackson

> Full-Stack Software Engineer | ex-Meta | Former Founder

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/shawnjackson

Shawn is a passionate engineer and teammate with 8 years of experience across the tech stack focusing on code quality and maintainability. While preferring UI work, he has demonstrated ability building performant API's and is adaptable to all realms of software development.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Omni Federal
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
• Built a suite of web applications along with automated integration tests enhancing capabilities of the US Air Force.
• Scaffolded and maintained Gitlab pipelines and PCF deployments for seamless testing and launching of new features.
• Architected new table schemas and designed solutions for new features.

### Software Engineer @ Meta
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Implemented the next generation of Meta Quest VR UI design in Android and React Native to bolster the jump to the upcoming device
• Coordinated app teams in adoption of the new library in 1st party apps to create a unified system look and feel for millions of users.
• Experimented, designed, and implemented new interaction frameworks for adoption in 2D VR apps, driving engagement by users.

### Chief Technical Officer @ SickleSoft
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
• Spearheaded the design and development of innovative web and mobile applications for healthcare, focusing on clinical research and education for sickle cell disease.  
• Managed cross-functional teams and projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and financial objectives.  
• Delivered tools that improved care outcomes and pain prediction in studies involving hundreds of patients, significantly enhancing patient management.

### Full Stack Software Developer II @ FedEx
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Improved data entry processes by up to 3 times by replacing mainframe systems with web interfaces.
• Modernized data collection processes to make way for big data analysis.

### Software Developer @ FedEx
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Developed web-based user interfaces using Java back-ends and JSF/Angular front-ends, enhancing data management for business users.  
• Implemented cloud-based services which saw thousands of requests per minute.  
• Participated in user research to maximize value additions.

### Classroom Services Tech @ University of Pittsburgh
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Assisted patrons in borrowing media equipment, including projectors, laptops, and cameras, ensuring smooth operations.  
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for equipment setup, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.  
• Managed inventory tracking and maintained accurate records, contributing to efficient resource allocation.

### Software Engineering Intern @ FedEx
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016
• Developed and tested Java web services to analyze FedEx on-time package delivery performance.  
• Researched emerging technologies to identify solutions for existing challenges, presenting findings to management.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of Pittsburgh
Jan 2013 – Jan 2017


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/itsajackson
- GitHub: https://github.com/sajackson416

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Source: https://flows.cv/shawnjackson
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/shawnjackson/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-03-20