About Me

My name is Joe Perks. I am C++ and Java Software Developer at Canadian Bank Note Company. I graduated from Computer Engieering Technology at Algonquin College in Fall 2021. I previously worked as a Junior Applications Developer Co-op at Babcock Canada from January 2020 to April 2020, as well as a Software Engineering Co-op, again with Babcock from January 2021 to April 2021.

Job History

Software Developer

Canadian Bank Note Company

February 2022 - Present

C++ MFC front-end development
Java back-end development

Software Engineering Co-op - Innovation & Technology

Babcock Canada

January 2021 - April 2021

Full stack web development using ASP.NET/C# MVC
Developed a web app for employees to reserve desks for a period of time, from one day to a week
Stored data for the web app in a Microsoft SQL server database
Used Entity Framework to transfer data between the web app and the database
Implemented TelerikUI for the front end of the application
Used JavaScript and jQuery to manipulate web pages, and process information asynchronously
Worked independently in development of the app
Attended meetings with the project manager and team lead to identify requirements, and review progression
Identified and troubleshot problems in the application, and determine ways to fix them

Junior Software Developer Co-op - Business Solutions

Babcock Canada

January 2020 - April 2020

Full stack web development using ASP.NET/C# MVC
Developed a web app for keeping track of parts and manufacturers
Created and maintained a Microsoft SQL Server database for the application
Used Entity Framework to transfer data between the app and the database
Used JavaScript and jQuery to manipulate web pages, and process information asynchronously
Attended meetings with business analysts to determine requirements for the web app
Identified and troubleshot problems in the application, and determine ways to fix them
Worked as part of a team to create the web app
Used an Agile framework and Kanban boards to track development

Education

Computer Engineering Technology - Computing Science

Algonquin College

September 2018 - December 2021

Fall 2018 Term Dean's Honours List
Winter 2019 Term Dean's Honours List
Fall 2019 Term Dean's Honours List
Fall 2020 Term Dean's Honours List
Spring/Summer 2021 Term Dean's Honours List
Fall 2021 Term Dean's Honours List
Cumulative GPA of 3.90/4.00

Projects

ResDesk - Babcock Canada

A desk reservation Web App built in ASP.NET with C#. Used Telerik UI for front end and a Microsoft SQL server database, with Entity framework to interface with the database.