Top Talent like David are on Pangea

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David Thigpen

Full-stack Engineer • Oxford, MS, US
Javascript
Graphic Design
Java
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Full-Stack Developer and IT Consultant Specializing in Data Integration and Visualization
Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology industry. Skilled in Java, CSharp, Asp.net, Javascript, PHP, databases, and graphic design with masters degrees in Computer Science, Economics, and Journalism from The University of Mississippi. Extensive experience in full stack development, data integration, and visualization, as well as leading software engineering and agile development initiatives. Notable success in managing complex data projects and educational technologies.

Work History

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Owner

Thigpen ConsultingI do project implementations and educational courses. This includes but is not limited to full stack website implementation, data integration and data visualization. A lot of the projects that I list below are from that. In all cases, the end product is better documented and vastly different from the inherited code. The educational courses can be on any technology stack, since my work experience has touched on most of the major stacks available today.
T

Owner

Thigpen Media GroupProviding media and technology solutions, focusing on cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies.
A

Managing Member

Aggregate Data SystemsOverseeing data management and integration projects, providing strategic direction and ensuring successful project delivery.
E

Software Developer

Enterprise Refactoring ServicesMay 2022 - Jul 2022 • 3 mos- Quickly creating, testing, and deploying software tools to manipulate large volumes of data, in relational, free text, and geospatial formats - Communicating with multiple team members at all skill levels to understand common repetitive practices to determine more efficient methods of meeting the same objectives - Implementing agile software development methodologies and practices - Building and maintaining software system and tools - Supporting the analyst team to identify and fulfill needs for new tools (backend/middle/front end) - Leading system engineering efforts to collect requirements, create designs, build, test, deploy, and maintain systems and solutions - Integration of custom software, acquired software, data providers, and analytics for end users to eventually deploy in a cloud computing environment to scale as required
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Senior Software Engineer

NIC Inc.Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 • 2 mosI was working on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries licensing web app, which was written using ASP.net MVC, web api and other .net technologies with Angular, React and other javascript UI development. This also included building MSTest and UI tests using Python with Selenium, building reports and documenting the project.
K

Software Developer

Kemper - Insight GlobalJun 2019 - Jul 2019 • 2 mosI was on the automotive software development team. Most of the website was written using ASP.net MVC. The job was mainly maintaining and writing documentation for the existing system for future developers.
B

Software Developer

BBVA Compass - Apex SystemsJan 2019 - Feb 2019 • 2 mosI was on the sales software development team. The development stack was mostly front end with google javascript frameworks like polymer that focus on component based design. There was also a move to containerization to satisfy the banks security rules and allow for smoother deployments.
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Consultant

ProfiseeJan 2019 - Feb 2019 • 2 mosWorked on Master Data Management software deployments for various clients. This involved setting up the gathering requirements from the clients, setting up the company's software and implementing the work items in the requirements documentation. The environment was .net, SSIS, SQL Server and Master Data Management.
B

Software Developer

Bank of America - Tata Consultancy ServicesJul 2018 - Sep 2018 • 3 mosI worked on the development team for the application used by associates to process customer service calls into Bank of America. The application was written in .net with csharp and asp.net. The part I was concerned with had a dashboard that made use of AngularJS and Typescript as well as jquery to make calls to the backend services to see if they were up or down and to do a deeper dive into the status of the service for repairs.
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Senior Software Developer

Truck Pro IncJan 2018 - Feb 2018 • 2 mosI worked on a small development team that used rest services from vendors to generate reports for the accounts payable and accounts receivable groups with asp.net and Microsoft Sql Server to store the data.

Education

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University of Mississippi

Master of Arts (MA), Economics2009 - 2011
U

University of Mississippi

Master of Science (MS), Computer Science2007 - 2011
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University of Mississippi

Master of Arts (MA), Journalism2008 - 2010
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University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism2002 - 2007
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University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Science2002 - 2007
U

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics2002 - 2007
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University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics2002 - 2007

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Full-Stack Developer and IT Consultant Specializing in Data Integration and Visualization
Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology industry. Skilled in Java, CSharp, Asp.net, Javascript, PHP, databases, and graphic design with masters degrees in Computer Science, Economics, and Journalism from The University of Mississippi. Extensive experience in full stack development, data integration, and visualization, as well as leading software engineering and agile development initiatives. Notable success in managing complex data projects and educational technologies.

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Top Talent like David are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

David Thigpen

Full-stack Engineer • Oxford, MS, US
Javascript
Graphic Design
Java
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

Owner

Thigpen ConsultingI do project implementations and educational courses. This includes but is not limited to full stack website implementation, data integration and data visualization. A lot of the projects that I list below are from that. In all cases, the end product is better documented and vastly different from the inherited code. The educational courses can be on any technology stack, since my work experience has touched on most of the major stacks available today.
T

Owner

Thigpen Media GroupProviding media and technology solutions, focusing on cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies.
A

Managing Member

Aggregate Data SystemsOverseeing data management and integration projects, providing strategic direction and ensuring successful project delivery.
E

Software Developer

Enterprise Refactoring ServicesMay 2022 - Jul 2022 • 3 mos- Quickly creating, testing, and deploying software tools to manipulate large volumes of data, in relational, free text, and geospatial formats - Communicating with multiple team members at all skill levels to understand common repetitive practices to determine more efficient methods of meeting the same objectives - Implementing agile software development methodologies and practices - Building and maintaining software system and tools - Supporting the analyst team to identify and fulfill needs for new tools (backend/middle/front end) - Leading system engineering efforts to collect requirements, create designs, build, test, deploy, and maintain systems and solutions - Integration of custom software, acquired software, data providers, and analytics for end users to eventually deploy in a cloud computing environment to scale as required
N

Senior Software Engineer

NIC Inc.Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 • 2 mosI was working on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries licensing web app, which was written using ASP.net MVC, web api and other .net technologies with Angular, React and other javascript UI development. This also included building MSTest and UI tests using Python with Selenium, building reports and documenting the project.
K

Software Developer

Kemper - Insight GlobalJun 2019 - Jul 2019 • 2 mosI was on the automotive software development team. Most of the website was written using ASP.net MVC. The job was mainly maintaining and writing documentation for the existing system for future developers.
B

Software Developer

BBVA Compass - Apex SystemsJan 2019 - Feb 2019 • 2 mosI was on the sales software development team. The development stack was mostly front end with google javascript frameworks like polymer that focus on component based design. There was also a move to containerization to satisfy the banks security rules and allow for smoother deployments.
P

Consultant

ProfiseeJan 2019 - Feb 2019 • 2 mosWorked on Master Data Management software deployments for various clients. This involved setting up the gathering requirements from the clients, setting up the company's software and implementing the work items in the requirements documentation. The environment was .net, SSIS, SQL Server and Master Data Management.
B

Software Developer

Bank of America - Tata Consultancy ServicesJul 2018 - Sep 2018 • 3 mosI worked on the development team for the application used by associates to process customer service calls into Bank of America. The application was written in .net with csharp and asp.net. The part I was concerned with had a dashboard that made use of AngularJS and Typescript as well as jquery to make calls to the backend services to see if they were up or down and to do a deeper dive into the status of the service for repairs.
T

Senior Software Developer

Truck Pro IncJan 2018 - Feb 2018 • 2 mosI worked on a small development team that used rest services from vendors to generate reports for the accounts payable and accounts receivable groups with asp.net and Microsoft Sql Server to store the data.

Education

U

University of Mississippi

Master of Arts (MA), Economics2009 - 2011
U

University of Mississippi

Master of Science (MS), Computer Science2007 - 2011
U

University of Mississippi

Master of Arts (MA), Journalism2008 - 2010
U

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism2002 - 2007
U

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Science2002 - 2007
U

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics2002 - 2007
U

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics2002 - 2007

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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