Ashton "Johnny" Paulsen

Draper, UT 84020 · (385) 223-0293 · paulsenjohn00@gmail.com

You can call me Johnny. I'm from Draper, Utah, and I'm currently working to get my Master's Degree in Information Systems Management at Brigham Young University.


EXPERIENCE - A Personalized Journey Beyond My Resume

Swimming Instructor

Bowler Swim School

June 2016 – August 2018

Taught 20+ children ages 2–14 to swim; discovered a passion for instructing and sharing skills with others.

Piano Teacher

Piano Box

June 2017 – August 2018

Refined personalized instruction styles teaching aspiring pianists at a private studio.

Marshallese Language Instructor

Missionary Training Center

October 2020 – March 2021

Applied Marshallese fluency to teach missionaries; balanced challenge and fulfillment of language education.

Junior Account Executive

Lecticon

March 2021 – September 2022

Managed sales for On Q Safety training product for first responders; built deep appreciation for client engagement.

Implementation Consultant

FAST Enterprises

March 2023 – September 2023

Developed business logic in C# and SQL; automated communications and contributed to the Montana UI FAQ.

Junior Developer

Missionary Training Center

September 2023 – May 2024

Developed Power Apps & Automations on Microsoft Power Platform to streamline internal tools and processes.

Mobile Developer

VEST EAP

May 2024 – Present

Built wellness-tracking features and integrated an OpenAI-based assistant to improve user mental health support.


Education

Brigham Young University

Master of Information Systems Managment

GPA: 3.85

August 2023 - April 2025

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science
Information Systems

GPA: 3.86

August 2020 - April 2025

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • AWS (EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, CodePipeline)
  • C# and ASP.NET
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Hubspot and Other CRM Skills
  • Microsoft Studio Tools (including VBA)
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Outreach IO Sequence Building
  • Python/Django
  • R (tidyverse, ggplot, tidymodels, EDA)
  • React Native
  • Relational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle),
  • Tableau Experience

  • Currently studying: SwiftUI

Interests

🏕️ Outdoor Adventures

My wife Elyse and I love making the most of Utah’s natural beauty—skiing in the winter, hiking Mount Timpanogos in the spring, and camping wherever we find the time. In 2024 we hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim.

⛳ Golf Obsession

I’ve been golfing almost my whole life, and I’m always looking to improve my game. Whether it’s a quick nine holes or a full 18, I love the challenge of golf. I hope to become a scratch golfer one day.

🎬 Entertainment & Storytelling

When it’s time to unwind, I dive into movies and shows.I’m fascinated by stories that mix clever writing with emotional depth. I may or may not quote movies too often.

👨‍🍳 Culinary Experiments

At home, I’m the cook—and proud of it. Cooking has become one of my favorite creative outlets.I have even built a family recipe app that allows my family to add all of their favorite recipes.

My wife and I atop mount timpanogos

Featured Projects

Compli - Warranty Management System

Next.js • Supabase • OpenAI API

Currently developing a software product that allows facility managers to upload warranties, track compliance, and generate automated maintenance reminders and claims. Designed for facilities teams.

Virtual Pantry

React Native • Spoonacular API • Personal Use

A mobile app that recommends recipes based on what's already in your pantry. Built to reduce food waste and streamline cooking decisions. Users can search, filter, and save favorite dishes.

Family Recipe App

SwiftUI • iOS

Created a mobile app to digitize and share family recipes. Each family member can contribute and tag favorites. Includes photo uploads and step-by-step instructions.