John Arkerson
Developer, Designer & Climber
Welcome!
I am a Full-Stack Developer based in the North East!
Although I am an avid Rock climber, I am a programmer at heart.
I love solving problems both on the wall as well as in development.
Experience
2022 - 2024

Coherent - Software Developer

Developed multiple internal production React websites used by 10,000+ employees across manufacturing locations around the world

Developed python programs to automate upload of tool measurement data to SQL server database for employee use across site locations

Administrated employee account permissions

Developed dispatch screens for production floor to visualize SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts for operator use in the factory

Developed internal production React website to generate spreadsheets with product measurement data as well as Zebra shipping and warehouse labels for customer use and product tracking

2022 - 2022

Coherent - Production Planner

Responsible for creating production schedule of operations throughout the factory and ensuring that the factory makes shipments on time

Responsible for creating and confirming production orders in SAP

2021 - 2022

Coherent - Fabrication Operator

Ran and maintained fabrication tools

2019

Dr. Shea/Dr. Garcia - Research Assistant

Created python script to reformat transcripts and clean data

2018

Coherent - Wafer Inspector

Inspected semiconductor wafers for defects to send inventory for potential manufacture or to scrap

2017

Coherent - Summer Intern

Debugged and revised Python programs for factory operational metrics as issues in the code were discovered

Designed a C++ / Excel Macro program that automated the creation of a master sheet that compiled clean room data from multiple directories and facilities

Designed the front page of the Coherent IT department website

Worked on the facility server and network system configurations at the sister site in Easton, PA

Debugged and rewired network servers in the Warren, NJ facility

Developed Warren facility office space floor plan to reconfigure and optimize department efficiency using CAD software