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