SOFTWARE VERDE - Key Persons
Andrew was a part of the original team that formed Software Verde. Originally a math and physics double-major at OSU, he quickly found computer science and immediately fell in love with it. He is an extremely detail-oriented person that cares deeply about how software is made and how it maps to a client's needs.
After graduating from The Ohio State University, Andrew worked at JPMorgan Chase as a middle-ware developer where he formed a passion for building simple components that elegantly solve complex problems. He has also focused much of his career so far on cyber security. As such, he always focuses on building secure and cautious systems.
He is also a free-software enthusiast, homebrewer, and poet. When not coding, brewing, or writing he enjoys playing Dwarf Fortress, listening to hip hop music, and watching movies with his wife Kate.
Job Titles:
- Freelance Graphic Designer
Colleen Cain is a freelance graphic designer based out of Columbus, Ohio. With a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication from Ohio University, Colleen moved to Oakland California, where she spent nearly ten years working for leading national publishers on projects across several categories including cooking, career, health, and humor.
Since relocating back to Ohio, Colleen has continued her passion to work creatively by taking on a variety of design projects, ranging from typography and brand identity to app design and digital experience. At Software Verde, Colleen uses her eye for design to organize information in a way that's appealing and accessible to the user.
Colleen is also a registered yoga teacher, and leads weekly power yoga classes around town. With the remainder of her free time, she is in the classroom pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy.
Job Titles:
- Digital Experience Designer
Eliot is a passionately self-taught software developer who loves problem-solving. By drawing from his experiences in independent game design and providing technical support, as well as his education in environmental studies and computer science from Oberlin College, Eliot approaches a client's needs with a holistic focus on achieving desired results vis-à-vis the user experience. He enjoys finding and tinkering with the necessary tools to tackle known and unforeseen obstacles, resulting in a wide background in software development. Whether it's front-end or back-end, Android or iOS, React or plain-old Javascript, he is happy to apply himself and work alongside others to create solutions that exceed expectations.
Eliot treasures above all else the moments spent with the people he holds dear, and his free time is otherwise consumed by developing, playing, and critiquing video games.
John Jamiel is a graduate from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business with his BSBA in Marketing. Previously completing his Associate's of Arts as well as the Ohio Real Estate Educational certification, he is a self-motivated go-getter with experience in promotions, sales, and a deep understanding and connection with the service industry.
He is an avid woodsman who loves hiking, camping, fishing, and all things outdoors. Born and raised in Columbus, he has a deep affection for the city he lives in. With a passion for learning, John is able to adapt and excel at whatever he puts his mind to.
Lindsey is a born and bred Ohio State Buckeye. Although she attended college down South at Elon University, she migrated back North to Columbus, where she truly considers home. Mom to one daughter, Lindsey enjoys spending her time curating her blog, A City Explored. The blog is what made her realize her passion for social media management which she has since turned into a career. If she's not working or blogging you can find Lindsey reading, traveling or exploring her favorite city, Columbus.