Josseph Downs

Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

John Deere•  July 2023 - Present

● Developed and implemented applications to optimize factory operations at Dubuque Works by gathering, wrangling, and analyzing data from various Database Management Systems, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of factory employees. ● Utilized Microsoft Power BI, Python, and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes to create insightful reports and analytics for decision-making and process improvement. ● Collaborated in the design and development of both front-end and back-end of web applications, integrating HMI programming using Ignition Systems to create robust solutions for the Dubuque Works Factory.

Full Stack Software Developer Apprentice

Discovery Partners Institute•  January 2023 - July 2023

-Intensive, classroom-based apprenticeship designed to prepare for employment as a full-stack software Developer. -Technical skills/languages covered: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, HTTP Protocols, Relational Database Infrastructure, HTML, JavaScript -Soft skills covered: Goal Setting, Personal Branding, Effective Verbal/Non-Verbal/Email Communications

Full Stack Software Developer Apprentice

Discovery Partners Institute•  January 2023 - July 2023

-Intensive, classroom-based apprenticeship designed to prepare for employment as a full-stack software Developer. -Technical skills/languages covered: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, HTTP Protocols, Relational Database Infrastructure, HTML, JavaScript -Soft skills covered: Goal Setting, Personal Branding, Effective Verbal/Non-Verbal/Email Communications