Jarren Long

Senior Software Engineer
Small Business Owner
jlong@cyanidesoft.com

Experienced Senior Software Engineer who undertakes complex assignments, meets tight deadlines, and delivers superior performance. Possesses practical knowledge in software design, IT support, and business management. Applies strong technology and business operation knowledge to direct projects to the finish line on time. Operates with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work setting. Core competencies include: .NET Software Development, Testing and Quality Assurance, Project Management, Documentation, Business Operations, Strategic Planning, Client Relations.


Experience

2017 now Owner, Principal Software Engineer

Cyanide Software, Inc. - Spokane, WA

Cyanide Software provides contract software development and team augmentation services for a variety of industries to help bring our clients' ideas to life. Formerly known as Books N' Bytes, Inc. Website: cyanidesoft.com


2015 now Senior Software Engineer

Travis Pattern and Foundry, Inc. - Spokane, WA

Travis Pattern and Foundry is the largest aluminum and bronze foundry west of the Mississippi river, and manufactures castings for dozens of industries around the world. Website: travispattern.com


2010 2015 Software Engineer

Soft Dev Systems, Inc. - Spokane, WA

Soft Dev Systems, Inc. provides software engineering services for the electric, gas, and water industries. Website: softdevsys.com


2011 2014 Owner and Consultant

Long Technical, Co. - Spokane, WA

Long Technical provided IT support and web development services for local Spokane businesses, and became the basis for the creation of Books N' Bytes, Inc., and later Cyanide Software, Inc.


2008 2010 Cook/Dishwasher

Shari's Corporation - Spokane, WA

I cooked, I cleaned, and I was pretty good at it.


2007 2008 Laborer

Icon Roofing - Spokane, WA

"You take the roof off, you put the roof on. Water runs downhill, and payday is on Friday." - Day 1 Training


Skills

Languages

C#- C/C++- Java- PHP- JavaScript- HTML5- CSS3- MySQL- SQL Server- ASP.NET

Version Control

Git- Github- Azure DevOps- TFS- Subversion- CVS

Platforms

Windows- Windows Server- Windows CE- Linux- Android- Embedded Systems

Other

Unit Testing- Functional Testing- Project Management- Documentation- REST APIs- JSON- XML- Apache- IIS- Visual Studio- VS Code- Notepad++- Nano- Eclipse


Education

2014 Mobile Development Certificate

Android Application Development at Spokane Community College

2010 Associate of Applied Science Degree

Majored in Software Development at Spokane Community College. Completed with additional certificates in:

  • Web Developer
  • Web Design
  • .NET Developer
  • Computer Science

2009 Associate of Applied Science Degree

Majored in Network Design and Administration at Spokane Community College. Completed with additional certificates in:

  • Introduction to Networking
  • Unix Networking
  • Microsoft Networking
  • Cisco Networking
  • Network Design & Administration

2007 Associate of Arts Degree

Through Running Start program at Spokane Community College. Website: https://scc.spokane.edu/

2007 High School Diploma

Mt. Spokane High School, class of 2007. Go Wildcats!


Spare Time

spare time Volunteer Work

Board of Directors, North East Community Center Association

May 2016 - Current

Actively serving the communities of Northeast Spokane by recommending and implementing IT infrastructure used to improve the quality of life for residents of the region.

Board of Directors, Nevada Heights Neighborhood Council

January 2016 - December 2023

Served my local neighborhood by recommending and implementing technology updates to improve communications between the Spokane City Government and the residents of the neighborhood. Served as Chair from November 2017 - May 2018, and as Treasurer from November 2021-December 2023.


spare time Hobbies

Motorcycling- Kayaking- Hunting- Fishing- Target Shooting- Car Restoration- Home Renovation- Guitar- Bass- Cooking