Summary of Professional Experience

Micah Simmerman – IT Engineer & Software Developer

Summary Micah Simmerman is a detail-oriented software engineer and IT developer with a strong background in analytical sciences. He specializes in building modern, business-critical software solutions and has a proven track record of creative problem solving, clear communication, and informed technical leadership. Micah holds a B.Sc. in Applied Computer Science (cum laude) from the University of Colorado Boulder and a B.Sc. in Chemistry (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology) from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Current Role Analyst / Programmer 2 – State of Alaska DOT&PF (2024–Present) Micah designs and develops a RESTful Node.js API and React frontend components in TypeScript to modernize key legacy reporting systems and applications across the State of Alaska. He maintains a customized Ubuntu Linux WSL suite of software development tools, supports Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and in-house application development projects, and manages a customized suite of Selenium UI test automation tools written in Python and UNIX bash. Micah is a strong advocate of ISO/IEC/IEEE software development best practices and frequently leverages Lean and Agile software development principles in his work.

Recent Software Experience Frontend Software Developer Intern – Siblings Software (2024) Micah contributed to Express.js + Angular 18 applications, managed and documented code changes using Git, Jira, and Bitbucket; and implemented user experience and user interface (UX/UI) frontend designs from wireframe examples using frontend design tools like Figma and Gimp. He also configured YAML pipelines, developed linter rules, and created unit tests to ensure continuing code quality.

Prior Scientific Career Experience Micah has spent more than a decade working in the fields of analytical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology; holding roles such as Senior Research Associate at DMC Biotechnologies, Associate Scientist at Neva Analytics, and Senior Quality Control Chemist at Huvepharma. His prior work experience includes installation and operation of high-complexity scientific equipment, developing analytical methods; and validating workflow and computer systems for efficiency and regulatory compliance. Micah has also has significant experience leading scientific investigations, authoring technical reports, and supervising laboratory staff.

Key Projects

  • Mining SWITRS for AI Safety Benefits and Trend Analysis: in-depth statistical analysis of State of California’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Record System (SWITRS) traffic and collision data using data mining algorithms to evaluate trends, benefits, and potential safety impacts of AI-assisted and autonomous vehicle technologies on US road systems.
  • Peer-to-Peer Retail Database: Design and implementation of a customized MySQL database for P2P retail applications.
  • Sudoku Sage Web App: Full-stack web application built with Python, Flask, SQLite, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Selenium Web Driver UI Test Automation Suite: An Ubuntu-hosted Python virtual environment and kernel stack to support automated frontend interface testing of in-house developed and 3rd party SAAS applications for regression testing to ensure satisfaction of business user software requirements.

Technical Skills

  • Software & Computing Systems: Software engineering, object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures and algorithms (DS&A), data science, data mining, database administration (DBA), artificial intelligence (AI), networking systems and architecture, operating systems, cybersecurity practices, cloud concepts, frontend and backend development, UX/UI design, APIs, test automation/unit testing/integration testing, Linux and PowerShell scripting.
  • Languages & Tools: C++, Python, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Scala, HTML, CSS, Git, GitHub, Jira, Figma, Excel.
  • Soft Skills: Analytical and creative problem solving, procedural and technical writing, documentation, system and software administration, cross-functional communication.

Contact & References

Email: j.micah.simmerman@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micah-simmerman

References and phone number available upon request.