Summary
Edward O'donnell is a seasoned computer programmer based in San Diego with over a decade of experience building data-driven applications for healthcare and international aid organizations. He leads development at UC San Diego Health Sciences, designing Java-, Python- and Perl-based systems that integrate JPA, MySQL/DB2, JSF UIs and reporting tools like Jasper and BIRT to manage large HR datasets. Earlier roles as a database analyst and systems administrator gave him hands-on expertise across SQL Server, Linux server stacks, web platforms and e-commerce systems, plus practical experience writing proposals and supporting distributed offices worldwide. With a master's in economics, he blends quantitative thinking with software engineering, and maintains a strong interest in data science and programming in R and Python. Notably, he pairs enterprise-grade application development with an operator’s perspective from running servers and helpdesks, making him adept at both architecture and day-to-day reliability.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
San Diego State University
Graduate Diploma, Economics, Graduate Diploma, Economics at University of East Anglia
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Chinese, Thai, Spanish