John McWhirter
Solutions Architect
I design systems that make work more efficient. As a Solutions Architect I map messy processes, cut friction from workflows, and ship the applications, automation, and architecture that let teams move faster with fewer handoffs.
Experience
Application Engineer
January 20, 2026 – Present
Build applications and services that enable the business, using AWS, Appian, and AI tooling.
Application Engineer
VanguardPaycom Payroll Software Developer
June 2023 – October 2024
Maintained Documents, Checklists, and E-Verify HCM software in PHP, MySQL, and React TypeScript, including a 90% REST API performance gain from query and algorithm work.
Paycom Payroll Software Developer
Paycom Payroll, LLC.Applications Engineering Intern
May 2022 – August 2022
Debugged high-speed converters (≥10 MSPS) in the lab and built a C/Python Tkinter GUI generator that packaged Vivado configurations for clients.
Applications Engineering Intern
Texas Instruments, Inc.Software Engineer (Contract)
Independent Contract Work
April 2022 – May 2022
Designed and shipped a responsive photographer gallery with optimized image loading and a path to scheduling and payments.
Software Engineer (Contract)
Independent Contract Work
Ropes Counselor
May 2020 – July 2020
Led groups of 8–12 campers on high ropes and zipline programs with daily safety checks, harnessing, and first-aid coverage.
Ropes Counselor
Camp TimberlineFarm Hand
B&D McWhirter Farms
October 2012 – May 2022
Mapped fields with drones for plant-health analysis and ran irrigation and machinery across cotton, peanut, corn, and watermelon operations.
Farm Hand
B&D McWhirter Farms
Campus Ambassador
August 2019 – December 2019
Represented the college at recruitment events and led campus tours for prospective students and guests.
Campus Ambassador
South Plains CollegeMath Tutor
August 2018 – December 2019
Tutored students across multiple mathematics courses and coordinated methods with faculty.
Math Tutor
South Plains CollegeUIL Invitational Speech Competition Judge
March 2019
Judged prose, poetry, and informative speeches on clarity, originality, and impact.
UIL Invitational Speech Competition Judge
South Plains CollegeProjects
Developed and pitched a Python Flask AI document declassification system for Sandia National Laboratories, automating secure content flagging for enhanced workplace security.
A web application that semantically analyzes and verifies the relevance of a resume against a specific job description. Uses vector embeddings and cosine similarity to determine resume-job compatibility with complete client-side operation for enhanced privacy.
Professional photo gallery website created for a photographer with responsive design and optimized image loading. Built with NextJS and deployed on Vercel.
Avalon Game
Mobile implementation of the popular social deduction board game Avalon with a pass-and-play format. Features complex navigation handling multiple game phases and secure information hiding between player turns.
Avalon Game
The Ultra Low Size Weight and Power Data Acquisition Unit (UL-SWaP DaQ) was a collaborative project undertaken at Texas A&M University, sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories. Led a 3-person team in designing a Data Acquisition Unit for rocket environment applications.
ADC Configuration GUI
Developed a Python-based graphical user interface for configuring High Speed Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) at Texas Instruments. Simplified the testing and validation process for high-speed converters and integrated with hardware testing equipment.
ADC Configuration GUI
MondrianUI is a modern and minimalist UI library designed with simplicity and elegance in mind. It offers a set of flexible components that allow developers to create intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces with ease.
Education
I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2023 with a degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering. I finished on an accelerated path through transfer credit and concurrent enrollment at Blinn College, after South Plains College, where I held a 4.0 GPA and was named a NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar.
Campus Involvement
Active member of this Christian-based social organization, led morning bible study group, and participated in SongFest which raised $50,000 for Kairos Christian School in Guatemala.
Participated in this largest philanthropic event at Texas A&M, raising funds for Kairos Christian School in Guatemala through a spirited dancing competition.
Volunteered in the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation, contributing to community improvement projects in Bryan/College Station.
Led a 3-person team in designing a Data Acquisition Unit for rocket environment applications, focusing on signal acquisition capabilities and environmental durability.
TAMU Robomasters
Participated in this competitive robotics team for one semester, though participation was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TAMU Robomasters
Served as a Greeter for one semester, welcoming newcomers to stadium events, providing door assistance, and helping guests find available seating.