Getting to know Cyril-Pat Thornton
My Background
Upon graduating from JMU with an Integrated Sciences and Technology degree, I spent about five years working on long-term engagements in the government contracting sector for CSC and Insysco/Acentia. In that time I was able to develop proficiencies in Java, Perl, Javascript, VisualBasic, PHP, and Flex.
Off the clock, I spend a lot of time reading books, going to local live music events or festivals, and spending time with family and friends. I’m always learning, so I’m usually involved in a side project. Before joining ArganoMS3 I was busy working on creating a matching algorithm for mentors and students based on Meyers Briggs Personality Inventory. I also try to help organize a couple fundraising events each year.
My Skills
Over my career I have found myself in a multitude of development roles/stacks. In college, I created a wireless sensor network from the ground up to automate a process for ambient environmental data collection and analysis, utilizing MySQL, Visual Basic .NET and C# .NET micro framework. At CSC, I worked on a government agency contract, with roles including ETL development (vb .NET and PL/SQL), ESB administration, and administrating production server environments. At InSysCo/Acentia, I was responsible for ETL development work using Perl and PL/SQL on another government agency contract. I helped convert a desktop Java application to a Flex and Java/Spring web service driven web application. I was also involved in the Center of Excellence (Acentia’s R&D branch) working on proof of concept phone applications and a MEAN stack application.
Why I Chose MS3
ArganoMS3 works with bleeding edge technology and offers highly challenging integration opportunities. Choosing ArganoMS3 meant knowing I would never be bored or get stuck in a role I did not enjoy or find challenging. In my first month at ArganoMS3, I was dropped into an immersion learning program. Our CEO, Aaron, is a great mentor to have in such an experiential learning process and the crew is solid. Currently I get to work with Mulesoft, a really powerful integration platform, handling complex enterprise level software integrations for client accounts like SunguardAS, Bloomberg and GAF. I also get to work on some of the internal R&D projects we have going. There is never a dull moment here at ArganoMS3 and I should mention the benefits, they’re very competitive.