In my career as shown in my LinkedIn profile I have had lots of fun working with and learning from some great people. A few have volunteered their recollections on our time together. You can see the full contact information in my LinkedIn profile.
Senior DevOps Engineer at GigatechSenior DevOps Engineer at Gigatech Regina worked with Dewayne but they were at different companies
If you were to use an analogy of a software project team being a football team, Dewayne is the coach that comes in halfway through a losing season, analyzes the team’s shortfalls, sees what is impeding the team from winning (poor requirements for example), fires up the teammates, gives them the tools they need with full support behind them to turn it into a winning season.
His software development and integration skills are top notch and he is big on test first, test again, test some more. He leads by example and mentoring, not just delegation, and always steps out of the development box to assist in other needs the team may have and keep the project on track.
I highly recommend him for any software development, software lead, or software architect role.
Senior Software Engineer, Project Manager, Entrepreneur Senior Software Engineer, Project Manager, Entrepreneur Dewayne was senior to Isaar but didn’t manage Isaar directly
Dewayne is the ultimate software engineer, architect, mentor, and leader. He is what happens when the highest levels of technical fluency are combined with profound insight into every important aspect of the software development life cycle, and the organizational/team dynamics that drive it.
Attention to detail and best architectural/coding practices are unmatched. His ability to effectively, patiently, and respectfully interact with all others is a rare gift.
During the time Dewayne served as Technical Director for our team, I found him to be someone with exceptional integrity who always went out of his way to help others. He acquired the deepest respect and appreciation of every individual on the team. Dewayne is the guy who could do everything on his own to perfection, but chooses to bring others in to the fold so they can have the opportunity to learn and grow. It was an absolute honor and privilege to have worked with him.
Engineering Manager - Wendy’s Mobile Application Jacob worked with Dewayne on the same team
Dewayne is a repository of experience and knowledge both new and old. He has obtained an eclectic set of skills which makes him an ideal candidate for R&D, PoC, and quick delivery. Dewayne was a good mentor and colleague, always applying innovation and past experience to each new task.
He is a natural leader and can orchestrate, but isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty with the task at hand.
Sr Full Stack Engineer at Samsung Ads Adithya reported directly to Dewayne
Dewayne not only resolves problems efficiently but he eloquently explains them to his peers. His problem-solving skills are top-notch. His extensive skill set and experience make him one of the top-assets of a team. His desire to learn is never-ending.
He goes above and beyond to help his peers tackle problems and makes himself available to answer any questions.
I worked under Dewayne for almost two years, and he helped me shape into a better software engineer. I hope to work with Dewayne again.
Lead Embedded Software Test Engineer at Boeing Abdon worked with Dewayne on the same team
Dewayne was my mentor at Raytheon. I was fresh out of college when I was paired with him. His vast knowledge and experience of software languages and techniques have followed me in my career. The experience I got from his leadership in contributing to building the International Space Station (ISS) simulator has followed me in my career. He helped mold me into the engineer, and person, I am today.
I am now a key contributor in the success Boeing has in ISS software development and deliveries, year in and year out. Dewayne will be a positive impact for any project he works.
Customer Success Manager @ Microsoft; Technology Executive; Strategic Partner; Former Software Engineer Sarah reported directly to Dewayne
I had the privilege of working with Dewayne and I was fortunate to learn so much from him. He is not only a great leader, but a team player who is always excited about learning new things from his teammates. Dewayne would host office hours everyday for people on the team to ask questions or talk about new frameworks, ruby syntax, architecture, etc. What a great way to learn! I truly enjoyed it.
Dewayne knows Rails very well, but fundamentally he is a true Rubyist. He knows Ruby inside and out.
Any company would be fortunate to have Dewayne leading their software team.
Software Engineer at Booz Allen Dewayne was senior to Martin but didn’t manage Martin directly
As an Architect, Dewayne has been responsible for the overall application. But he also leads the upgrades and finds new tools that bring value to the app. He is ready to trouble-shoot any issues. And he offers help, guidance and training. His code reviews provide alternatives to consider that develop our understanding of how the pieces work together. And he is a pleasure to work with.
Software Engineer Jordan reported directly to Dewayne
First and foremost, Dewayne has been the utmost friendly, knowledgeable and thorough technical lead that I have ever worked with professionally in terms of software development. His knowledge of Ruby on Rails, Linux system administration, idiomatic Javascript, and his ability to determine priorities during contractual obligations is exceptional. You never had to question his engineering decisions, he would always provide concrete evidence, perform benchmarks on his findings and leave detailed documentation of his work.
He was always forward thinking about the ramifications of every design decision on the software. No software library used on the project was left unturned.
Product Designer & Accessibility Advocate Maggie worked with Dewayne on the same team
Dewayne’s passion and extensive knowledge of Ruby has made him a valuable Architect on our team. He is always a team player, ready to provide the assets and strategies needed to build a feature, and never fails to add a little tech news to keep our minds sharp.
If you are looking for a dependable, knowledgeable, and sharp addition to your team, I highly recommend Dewayne.
Senior Software Engineer at Liberty IT Solutions Greg reported directly to Dewayne
Dewayne is an outstanding architect and software engineer who is always willing and able to get in the trenches and troubleshoot issues and provide solutions. He is a great team leader with a firm understanding of the ROR ecosystem and will be a valuable asset to any organization.
Senior Software Engineer at Liberty IT Solutions Cris worked with Dewayne on the same team
I thought I loved Ruby. Working with Dewayne I have learned that I only like it. He LOVES Ruby. Dewayne is an extremely talented software engineer who doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. Need your stack upgraded? Need your junior developers mentored in a kind way? Need your rails application started from the ground up? He can get it done.
I will always look forward to getting to develop with Dewayne.
Software Engineer | Professor | Veteran | loves Memes Evans reported directly to Dewayne
Dewayne is one of the brightest minds in development today! His experience is one of the most comprehensive I’ve ever seen, 20+ years! It is amazing and an absolute pleasure writing code alongside Dewayne. I have learned so much while working with Dewayne during my time at VetsEZ. He knows how to scale an application, understand requirements and takes the time to develop his team.
If you are looking for a senior developer or architect, look no further! Dewayne is an absolute asset to any organization!
Cloud Engineer Victor worked with Dewayne on the same team
Dewayne is a Systems Engineer with great vision who successfully implemented leading edge technologies. Dewayne is an eloquent communicator who delivers interesting, exciting and informative presentations for customers and students.
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