Jim Strawn

Jim Strawn is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in developing Precision Agriculture applications. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at MyFitnessPal since November 2024, Jim previously held the same title at Advanced Agrilytics, where Jim focused on customizing product and fertilizer applications based on soil conditions. Prior to that, Jim worked as a Software Development Consultant at Lean TECHniques Inc. with John Deere's Intelligent Services Group. Additional roles include senior positions at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, QCI, Cisco Systems, and Rain and Hail Insurance, where Jim contributed to claims processing application development. Jim began a career at LSI Corporation, developing SAN management software, and has proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, and JUnit testing framework, among other technologies. Educationally, Jim holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology from Truman State University.