Problem solver. Geek. Ideaveloper. Code artist. Storyteller. Believer in automation. Lover of games and the creative process. Font of useless (sometimes useful) knowledge. Idles poorly. Currently obsessed with Volt framework (Ruby), Meteor.js, and Ruby on Rails 5. Always obsessed with improving dotfiles and development environment VMs. Focused on developing solutions to interesting and diverse technical and intellectual problems. Loves to flex mental muscles. Seeks (and thrives) in any environment that encourages devising new approaches, new ideas, and new projects, and pushes the limits of my creativity. "Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crack-pot'​ than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost." - Thomas J. Watson

Turning obstacles and challenges into opportunities and successes! @ From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Senior Software Engineer @ Developed mobile application on Android for use in hospital/long-term care facilities. Guided implementation and adjustment of policies and procedures towards FDA/UL compliance in anticipation of product launch. From April 2015 to August 2015 (5 months) Chief Architect @ Designed and developed complex web applications an supporting, cloud-based infrastructure for business-to-business and mass-market end-users, using the most current relevant technologies (Ruby on Rails, AWS, PostgreSQL, Meteor.js, and various others). From June 2014 to April 2015 (11 months) Johnson City, Tennessee AreaRuby on Rails, iOS, PHP Developer @ Developed web and mobile applications for both businesses and mass-market end-users, using the most current relevant technologies (Ruby on Rails, iOS, and various others). From January 2013 to April 2015 (2 years 4 months) General Manager @ Managed all aspects of a startup software development company. From April 2013 to June 2014 (1 year 3 months) Johnson City, Tennessee AreaGraduate Assistant (Instructor) @ Taught Using Information Technology (focused on MS Windows 7 & MS Office) to 400+ students. Redesigned course information distribution to better leverage capabilities of ETSU Desire2Learn student course portal. From August 2010 to August 2012 (2 years 1 month) Johnson City, Tennessee AreaWeb Developer (Student Worker) @ Developed various web applications using JavaScript, XHTML, PHP using the Zend Framework, and CSS. From August 2009 to April 2010 (9 months) Johnson City, Tennessee AreaAssistant Manager @ Handled all aspects of daily retail convenience store (BP gas station) daily operations. From 2008 to 2009 (1 year) Johnson City, Tennessee AreaIndependent Contractor @ Designed & developed web sites for local businesses. Performed repair & maintenance on personal computers (desktops & laptops) for local customers. Designed and implemented networking solutions for local clients (business & residential). From September 2006 to January 2008 (1 year 5 months) Assistant Manager @ Handled all aspects of daily retail electronics sales and customer service. From September 2006 to April 2007 (8 months) Owner @ Managed all aspects of PC maintenance/repair & IT startup. From November 2004 to June 2006 (1 year 8 months) Houston, Texas AreaDeveloper @ Designed & developed a telemarketing sales management database using MS Access. From October 2004 to May 2005 (8 months) Houston, Texas AreaIndependent IT Contractor @ Planning, installations, and integration of complete client/server POS system for major fast food franchise. From July 2004 to September 2004 (3 months) Houston, Texas AreaInside Sales Manager @ Managed all aspects of inside sales team for millian dollar commercial phone solicitation call center. From March 2004 to July 2004 (5 months) Houston, Texas AreaInside Sales Consultant @ Achieved and maintained top company quotas in commissioned small business website sales. From January 2004 to March 2004 (3 months) Houston, Texas AreaManager @ Managed all aspects of fund-raising phone solicitation call center. *Locations included Johnson City, TN, Raleigh, NC, Fort Myers, FL, Fort Worth, TX, and Houston, TX. From January 2001 to February 2003 (2 years 2 months) Sales Counselor @ Achieved and maintained top regional percentiles in commissioned retail sales (personal computers and electronics). From July 2000 to April 2001 (10 months) Scheduler/Planner @ Supervised all aspects of a 40-person manufacturing plant workforce to consistently meet and exceed production goals. From March 1998 to March 2000 (2 years 1 month) Interim Teacher @ Taught computer science and mathematics on middle and high school levels. From October 1997 to December 1997 (3 months) Store Manager @ Managed all aspects of daily activities for multiple specialty (gaming, non-video games) retail stores. From April 1997 to October 1997 (7 months) Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina AreaGuest Services Director - Front Desk @ Supervised all aspects of customer lodging experience. From December 1996 to March 1997 (4 months) Computer Lab Instructor @ Taught computer science (C++) in theory and practice on beginner and intermediate collegiate levels. From August 1994 to October 1996 (2 years 3 months) Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Master of Science (MS), Applied Computer Science, 3.259 @ East Tennessee State University From 2010 to 2012 Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology, 3.534 @ East Tennessee State University From 2007 to 2010 Nathanial McConnell is skilled in: PHP, JavaScript, CSS, Java, iOS development, C++, Programming, Ruby on Rails, XHTML, MySQL, Microsoft Office, OOP, SQL, Linux, HTML