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Your NameScott Keane
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Your TitleSoftware Development Manager
Company NameWorkday
Type of ReferenceEmployment Reference
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Name of employeeJD Shaeffer
What was the person’s title and/or job duties?Software Development Engineer - primary job is developing software features for a internal testing framework, I am JD's manager at Workday.
What are/were the dates this person worked for your company?He has worked at Workday since October 2024 and still works at Workday
Reason for leaving employmentStill employed
Is this person eligible for rehire?N/A - Still employed
Key descriptorsDependable, Great Communicator, Trustworthy
How would you rate your experience working with this person?5-excellent
Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required)

JD is an excellent team member on my team. He is a great communicator and teammate to everyone on the team. He onboarded very quickly at Workday and is a fast learner.

Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers?5-excellent
Comments regarding handling conflict (not required)

Since JD is a very calm person and great communicator, I think he would handle conflict well. I think he would stay calm, ask lots of questions to understand the situation, and would be helpful in trying to resolve the issue.

Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work5-excellent
Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required)

JD is a very solid performer on my team and is dedicated to getting his work done on time.

Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance at work5-excellent
Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required)

JD ramped up quickly and has been taking on more difficult assignments each quarter on my team. He has a willingness to be thorough with his work and also wants to take on expanded responsibilities.

What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses?

Strengths - great communicator and teammate
Weaknesses - when he was newer to Workday, he would occasionally rush new features out to production that were a little buggy

Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe?

I think JD would be a great fit for this position. He is an avid outdoors enthusiast that bikes, runs, hikes, and skis. I think with his communication skills, that he would be a great ski instructor.

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