Alan "AJ" Johnson

(706) 436-1212
Kennesaw, GA
aj132@icloud.com

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Summary

Full Stack Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience developing scalable web applications with proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies. Demonstrated ability to build high-performance user interfaces and robust server-side solutions while collaborating effectively in agile environments. Combines technical versatility with a distinguished 4-year student athlete background. Passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences with a growth mindset for continuous learning.

Technical Skills

Skills

React
Typescript
Javascript
HTML
CSS
Next.js
Node.js
REST
Python
Docker
PostgreSQL
AWS

Core Competencies

Software Development
Version Control
Database Management
Code Testing & Quality Assurance
Web Development
Software Testing
Cloud Native
Agile Methodologies
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Communication

Concepts

CI/CD
Asynchronous Programming
Agile
Data Structures
RESTful APIs
Machine Learning
Experience

Kennesaw State Athletics

Software Engineer Intern

May–Aug 2024
  • Created a collaborative feedback machine learning model to recommend products to sports fans based on their similarity with other fans in the database.
  • Developed a Python-based vector embedding system to identify customers' nearest neighbors based on specific sports activities.
  • Designed and implemented a Python-based data hygiene and feature engineering pipeline using Docker.
  • Led the development of a Next.js React application to display predictive analytics and other crucial ticket sales information.
  • Developed a Tableau-based dashboard to perform predictive analytics on incoming sports ticket transactions.
  • Conducted bi-weekly presentations to Kennesaw State's Athletic Director, providing progress updates and receiving feedback.

Haering Precision USA LP

Full-Stack Software Developer Intern

Jun–Aug 2022-2023
  • Led the development and deployment of Hearing Computerized Machine Maintenance System (CMMS).
  • Conducted weekly strategy meetings with plant managers to identify and implement improvements.
  • Architected and implemented a robust CI/CD pipeline featuring unit tests and automated deployments.
  • Optimized PostgreSQL and MSSQL database performance through index tuning and complex table relationships.
  • Successfully maintained and updated Hearing Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Developed a WinForm application to real-time track machine statuses and part outputs.
  • Created extensive documentation and software tutorials for engineers and electricians.
Projects

Hughes Residential

Dec 2024 – Present

Real Estate Website for Hughes Residential

Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Sanity CMS
Vercel
Responsive Design
SEO Optimization

Prism

Nov 2024 – Present

Intelligent College Football Analytics Platform

Next.js
TypeScript
Terraform
AWS
ECS
Lambda
SQS
SES
Beautiful Soup
Docker
Machine Learning
Python
Web Scraping
PostgreSQL

Stride Sync

Apr 2024 – Present

Unified Track & Field Meet Data Platform

Swift
Python
MongoDB
AWS Lambda
iOS Development
Web Scraping
REST APIs
SwiftUI

Personal Portfolio

Jan 2025 – Present

Modern portfolio website built with Next.js and AWS

Next.js 14
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion
AWS Lambda
API Gateway
Terraform
AWS Amplify
Education

B.S. Software Engineering

Kennesaw State University

Aug 2021 – May 2024

M.S. Software Engineering

Kennesaw State University

Aug 2024 – May 2026

Activities & Leadership

  • Division 1 Men's Track and Field Team (Aug 2021 – Current)
  • Provost's Athletics Oversight Council (Jan 2023 – Current)
  • Student Athlete Advisory Committee Member (Aug 2022 – Current)
  • Student Athlete Advisory Committee President (Sep 2023 - Current)