Jimmy Johnson
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
About
Richard hails from Tulsa. He has earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Stanford. (Go Sooners and Cardinal!) Before starting Pied Piper, he worked for Hooli as a part time software developer. While his work focuses on applied information theory, mostly optimizing lossless compression schema of both the length-limited and adaptive variants, his non-work interests range widely, everything from quantum computing to chaos theory. He could tell you about it, but THAT would NOT be a “length-limited” conversation!
Work Experience
Zayo Group
Remote
Awesome compression company
June 2024 – Present
Senior Manager, Network Automation
Pied Piper is a multi-platform technology based on a proprietary universal compression algorithm that has consistently fielded high Weisman Scores™ that are not merely competitive, but approach the theoretical limit of lossless compression.
Highlights
- Optimized an algorithm that holds the current world record for Weisman Scores
Zayo Group
Remote
June 2021 – June 2024
Senior Software Engineer
Highlights
- Created and documented standardized network services architecture
- Selected and validated new equipment for use in Internet, VPN and Ethernet service deployments
- Automated network deployments utilizing Ciena's Blue Planet software suite as well as multiple internal systems utilizing Python, Jinja2, Template Toolkit, JSON, GIT and more
- Created custom-tailored solutions for customers as needed
New Edge Networks (Windstream)
Vancouver, Washington
June 2005 – July 2010
Multisite Test and Turnup Technician
Infinity Internet
Vancouver, Washington
June 2002 – June 2005
Network Management Center Technician
I worked as a Network Management Center (NOC) Technician troubleshooting T1 and DSL circuits and monitoring the network for outages. Assisted in responding to customer support requests by answering calls, working tickets, taking live Internet chat sessions, and answering support e-mails. I was responsible for keeping accurate records of every call to better help the customer and diagnose possible recurring problems. On a daily basis, I was relied upon to help co-workers in a local chat environment. During my employment, I completed a customer service training course to learn how to better work with and assist customers.
Education
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2011 2014
Skills
Web Development
Master
HTML
CSS
Javascript
Compression
Master
Mpeg
MP4
GIF
Interests
Wildlife
Ferrets
Unicorns