Jarren Long

Senior Software Engineer
Small Business Owner
(509) 863-3316
jarrenlong@gmail.com

Versatile, solutions-oriented Senior Software Engineer and Business Owner with over 15 years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications, custom ERP frameworks, and software for custom embedded systems. A proven track record of bridging the gap between complex codebases and real-world operational workflows across manufacturing, sales, and client-facing environments. A collaborative leader and long-standing community board member recognized for a grounded, practical approach to solving business problems, mentoring technical teams, and delivering reliable software infrastructure from the ground up. Core competencies include: .NET Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Project Management, Business Operations, Strategic Planning, Client Relations.

Experience

2017 - now Owner, Principal Software Engineer - Cyanide Software, Inc. - Spokane, WA

A contract software development and team augmentation agency serving diverse industries.
  • Architected and delivered custom software solutions across web, desktop, and embedded systems, scaling client operations and modernizing legacy infrastructures.
  • Led end-to-end development lifecycles using C# and .NET, reducing client project delivery timelines by optimizing database schemas and efficient API design.
  • Successfully managed client expectations, budgets, and technical scoping, maintaining a high client retention rate for over a decade of independent operation.

2015 - now Senior Software Engineer - Travis Pattern and Foundry, Inc. - Spokane, WA

The largest aluminum and bronze foundry west of the Mississippi, serving global industrial markets.
  • Engineered custom ERP solution to streamline sales workflows and CRM data, reducing order processing friction and accelerating customer response times.
  • Modernized production tracking and inventory management systems, providing real-time visibility that minimized supply bottlenecks on the manufacturing floor.
  • Implemented local server infrastructure to reduce costs and guarantee high uptime, ensuring zero disruptions to critical daily production workflows.

2010 - 2015 Software Engineer - Soft Dev Systems, Inc. - Spokane, WA

A software engineering firm specializing in technical solutions for electric, gas, and water utility industries.
  • Advanced technological breakthroughs by precisely planning and executing client projects.
  • Bolstered clients' bottom lines with the creation and support of multiple product lines in emerging technologies.
  • Accelerated client quality assurance processes by designing automated test harnesses and expanding on regression test suites.

Earlier Experience:

2011 - 2014 Owner and Consultant - Long Technical, Co. - Spokane, WA

An IT support and web development provider for Spokane businesses (predecessor to Cyanide Software).

2008 - 2010 Cook/Dishwasher - Shari's Corporation - Spokane, WA

2007 - 2008 Laborer, Flat Roof Division - Icon Roofing - Spokane, WA

2006 - 2007 Cook/Dishwasher - KFC/Longjohn Silvers - Spokane, WA


Skills

Languages & Core Frameworks

C#- .NET Framework- .NET Core- ASP.NET- C/C++- Java- PHP- Typescript- JavaScript- HTML- CSS

Data & Storage

SQL Server- MySQL- Database Design- Schema Optimization- Stored Procedures- T-SQL

DevOps & Version Control

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

Operating Systems & Environments

Windows- Windows Server- Linux- Android- Embedded Systems

Other

Unit Testing- Functional Testing- Project Management- Documentation- REST APIs- Apache- IIS- Visual Studio- VS Code- Eclipse

Education

2014 Mobile Development Certificate

Spokane Community College - Android Application Development

2010 A.A.S Degree, Software Development

Spokane Community College - Completed with additional certificates in: Web Developer, Web Design, .NET Developer, Computer Science

2009 A.A.S Degree, Network Design and Administration

Spokane Community College - Completed with additional certificates in: Introduction to Networking, Unix Networking, Microsoft Networking, Cisco Networking, Network Design & Administration

2007 A.A. Degree

Spokane Community College - Completed through the Washington Running Start program while concurrently attending high school

2007 High School Diploma

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

Spare Time

Community Leadership

Board of Directors, Veteran's Reloading Assistance Program

February 2020 - Current

Aiding Veterans in casting bullets or reloading their own ammunition without the burden of significant equipment expenses by recommending and implementing IT services used to improve outreach to veterans. Served as Secretary from October 2022-present.

Board of Directors, North East Community Center Association

May 2016 - June 2026

Provided 10 years of strategic governance and oversight for the largest community center in the region serving thousands of residents with primary focus on technology applications and access for residents, while collaborating on board decisions regarding budgets, programs, and community outreach initiatives to ensure long-term operational sustainability.

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, while also organizing public meetings and events to drive community involvement. Served as Chair from November 2017 - May 2018, and as Treasurer from November 2021-December 2023.

Hobbies

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