Published: Thu 02 April 2026
By Chad Jemmett
In work, employment, networking .
tags: work
I'm in the market for a new job. I'm currently a data engineer and an automation specialist at Rogers School
District. I enjoy grinding a way at Python, Powershell and SQL, but I would like some human interaction. So I'm looking
for something that can combine my passion for automation and helping non-technical people automate their boring tasks.
I have track record of consistent development work. You can see by my green squares on Github I've been making an impact
at my current job. Here's a summary of my work experience and skills.
CORE SKILLS
Customer Support: Expert in ticket triaging, root-cause diagnosis, and creating technical documentation for non-technical users.EdTech Expertise: Current district administrator for ParentSquare; experienced with Apptegy products, Thrillshare CMS, and the Rooms App.Technical Integrations: Hands-on experience with SFTP (automated and manual), REST APIs, SQL, and cross-platform data synchronization.Problem Solving: Quick learner skilled at finding root causes and collaborating with non-technical stakeholders to implement lasting solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data Engineer / Automation Developer | Rogers School District
Rogers, AR | February 2025 – Present
* System Integration: Built and maintained automation pipelines to sync Student Information System (SIS) data with ParentSquare and other third-party applications.
* Data Strategy: Authored SQL queries to collect, organize, and process high volumes of data for external service providers.
* Project Leadership: Planned and executed automation strategies for new services, including coordinating with third-party representatives to evaluate data requirements.
* Automated Transfers: Configured SFTP automation to ensure regular, secure, and accurate data delivery to external platforms.
Web Developer | Springdale School District
Springdale, AR | July 2023 – February 2025
* Communication Management: Facilitated the setup and deployment of the Rooms App for the largest school district in Arkansas, ensuring seamless parent-teacher engagement.
* Data Integrity: Oversaw the addition and regular updating of parent and student records to maintain communication platform accuracy.
* Direct Support: Provided one-on-one training and troubleshooting for parents and teachers to validate and optimize their use of the Rooms App.
* Web Automation: Monitored web content and automated repetitive updates using JavaScript and API integrations.
* Documentation: Authored clear instructional materials that reduced technical errors and website downtime for district staff.
Software Engineer | Wehco Media, Inc.
Fayetteville, AR | January 2020 – December 2022
* Customer-Centric Support: Triaged support tickets for platforms serving 350,000+ users, providing timely root-cause analysis and fixes.
* Vendor Collaboration: Partnered with third-party vendors to develop JavaScript and Python software for secure customer authorization and authentication.
* Emergency Response: Provided mission-critical support for server downtime and website outages, including after-hours and weekend resolutions.
* Full-Stack Development: Lead developer on "Promobuilder," using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL to build subscription features and RESTful APIs.
Web Development Teaching Assistant | BloomTech
Remote | July 2019 – January 2020
* Student Success: Provided daily technical support and feedback for students in an intensive agile learning environment.
* Mentorship: Conducted weekly one-on-one code reviews and progress reports, translating complex technical concepts into accessible feedback.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Python, PowerShell, SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), Bash, JavaScript.Data & Automation: SFTP, RESTful APIs, Git/GitHub, Linux/SSH, Pandas, Selenium, BeautifulSoup.
EDUCATION
Full Stack Web Development & Computer Science Certificate , BloomTechBachelor of Science in Communication , Weber State University
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