Josiah Xayavong
Computer Information Systems Professional
Web Development and Database Enthusiast
About Me
A results-oriented Computer Information Systems graduate from James Madison University with a strong foundation in full-stack web development, systems analysis, database engineering, and cloud computing. Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, lead teams, and deliver innovative solutions. Eager to leverage diverse technical skills and a collaborative mindset to contribute to impactful projects in the tech industry.
Experience
Web Developer
Musical Journeys | Harrisonburg, VA | Aug. 2024 – Dec. 2024
- Engineered a full-stack web application for scheduling and managing music lessons, hosted on AWS.
- Participated in Agile/Scrum development with 5-person team; contributed to sprint planning, retrospectives, and Git-based version control.
- Designed and implemented user-friendly UI/UX based on client feedback; improved onboarding flow resulting in 40% shorter signup time.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to define functional requirements, prioritize features, and demo releases.
Robot Engineer
Starship Technologies | Harrisonburg, VA | Feb. 2021 – May 2024
- Administered a fleet of 60 autonomous delivery robots, performing preventative maintenance and diagnosing hardware/software malfunctions using Linux-based diagnostic tools.
- Streamlined robot recovery operations by developing SOPs and toolkits, reducing downtime by 25%.
- Led and trained over 15 new student employees, enhancing technical troubleshooting efficiency and cross-functional coordination.
- Conducted real-time field debugging, sensor calibration, and merchant integration checks to support last-mile delivery infrastructure.
Certifications
AWS Academy – Cloud Computing
May 2024
Completed modules on EC2 provisioning, IAM roles, VPCs, and cost management through lab-based exercises.
Carroll County Career and Technology Center – Graphic Design
June 2019
Produced branding projects using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, collaborating in small design teams.
Technical Skills
Languages
Python
SQL
JavaScript
TypeScript
Java
C#
C++
HTML/CSS
Frameworks & Tools
React
Node.js
ASP.NET Core
Git
MongoDB
MySQL
NoSQL
Apache Hadoop
AWS (EC2, S3, IAM)
REST APIs
Other Tools
Power BI
Microsoft 365
Adobe Creative Cloud
Visual Studio Code
Jira
Postman
Figma
Methodologies
Agile/Scrum
Waterfall
CI/CD
Object-Oriented Programming/Development (OOP)
MVC Architecture
Project Interests & Hobbies
Robotics
AI/ML Concepts
Web Application Architecture
Gymnastics
Soccer
Basketball
Lacrosse
Football
Hiking
Reading
Tech Meetups