Jason Davenport

Senior Software Engineer

Jason Davenport
Jason speaks robot.

What Jason does at Embolden

Jason is Embolden's senior software engineer. He has extensive experience in developing websites and custom web applications through their life cycles -- from design and development to testing and deployment, as well as migrating them from one hosting environment to another. Jason also has a solid understanding of relational database management systems. His key capabilities include Visual Basic (.NET / Classic); ASP (.NET / Classic); MSSQL; JavaScript; JQuery; VBScript; HTML; Access Programming; XML / SOAP and web service programming.

What he did before

“Around the time when the Internet bubble grew and eventually burst, I was employed by a start-up software company that serviced the HR/insurance/payroll industry. I was employed first as an implementation engineer, then as a programmer/web developer. I worked there for about five years before joining Embolden.”

When Jason's not working 

“I have a passion for video games. I also love “Star Trek” and all things tech.”

Zombo
Zombo
Dash  

Species

Cat who thinks he's a dog

Boss of

Jessica

Age at time of photo

12 years

Favorite activity

Playing court jester to any visitors

Favorite food

Only the finest of canned foods

Cutest attribute

His extreme flop and roll maneuver

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Endlessly meowing at anyone in his kitchen

Owen
Owen
Skylar  

Species

Airedale Terrier & Welsh Terrier Mix

Boss of

Nick

Age at time of photo

4 months

Favorite activity

He enjoys playing with stuffed animals – but only ones that are bigger than him.

Favorite food

Anything with bacon or peanut butter

Cutest attribute

His excited, wiggly body when we come home from work.

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Playtime ends at 9:00pm.

Nathan
Nathan
Nathan

Species

Eating & Sleeping Professional

Boss of

Jason

Age at time of photo

1 month

Favorite food

We will know that soon enough

Cutest attribute

Little noises he makes while eating and sleeping

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Wanting to be held 24/7

Geneva
Geneva
Geneva

Species

Bundle of Sweetness

Boss of

Sara

Age at time of photo

3 months

Favorite activity

Holding your hand and telling you all the secrets of life, the universe, and everything.

Favorite food

Milk

Cutest attribute

Her smile

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Nothing - she's perfect.

Gatsby
Gatsby
Gatsby

Species

Frenchie

Boss of

Toon

Age at time of photo

6 months

Favorite activity

Playing with his toys, shopping with his Mama and sleeping in Mama’s neck

Favorite food

Little piece of bread from the nice lady at the Dunkin Donuts drive thru

Cutest attribute

Watching a video or TV when he turns his head

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Destroying anything in the house when left alone

Comments

He understands French

Pig
Pig
Pig

Species

Guinea Pig

Boss of

Stephanie

Age at time of photo

5 months

Favorite activity

Running around his cage while making happy squealing noises.

Favorite food

Romaine lettuce and kale

Cutest attribute

His fuzziness

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Tossing his aspen bedding out of the cage and all over the floor.

Maggie
Maggie
Maggie

Species

Husky

Boss of

Hillary

Age at time of photo

5.5 years

Favorite activity

Sleeping.

Favorite food

Anything stolen

Cutest attribute

Laziness in all things but that which involves food

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Devouring the food on June's high chair.

June
June
June

Species

Troublemaker

Boss of

Hillary

Age at time of photo

19 months

Favorite activity

Terrorizing Jonah.

Favorite food

Mac and cheese

Cutest attribute

Chipped-tooth grin

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Yanking the dog's tail while laughing maniacally.

Jonah
Jonah
Jonah

Species

Shiba Inu

Boss of

Hillary

Age at time of photo

4.5 years

Favorite activity

Rolling around in grass.

Favorite food

Hard plastic

Cutest attribute

A winning smile

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Entangling his humans on walks.

Coconut
Coconut
Coconut

Species

Pekingese

Boss of

Marco

Age at time of photo

2 years 

Favorite activity

It's a toss-up between chasing her tail and begging for treats.

Favorite food

Anything that smells remotely like a treat qualifies

Cutest attribute

Her lively personality

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Her lively personality at 7a.m. Enough said.

PupPups
PupPups
PupPups

Species

Water Puppies

Bosses of

Jenny

Age at time of photo

3 years

Favorite activity

Getting attention

Favorite food

Whatever is in front of them

Cutest attribute

Getting really excited whenever someone enters the room

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Begging for food even when they’ve just been fed

Skylar
Skylar
Skylar  

Species

Tiny human

Boss of

Elisa

Age at time of photo

16 days

Favorite activity

Frantically waving her arms and legs around

Favorite food

milk

Cutest attribute

She's very chatty.

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Spitting out pacifier and then being mad at it for not being in her mouth. This is followed by the aforementioned frantic arm and leg waving.

Fun fact

She's a tummy-time champ.

Jake
Jake
Jake  

Species

Pitbull/boxer/we're-not-really-sure mix

Boss of

Elisa

Age at time of photo

2 years, 6 months

Favorite activity

Jumping on unsuspecting visitors

Favorite food

Anything he's not supposed to be eating - usually left out on the counter by mistake

Cutest attribute

Waiting at the door when someone leaves, just in case they want to come back and play with him.

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Trying to catch bunnies

Fun fact

Jake will sit with his nose less than one inch from the fireplace. He doesn't grow a winter coat – in fact has almost no hair on his belly – as a result of his fireplace obsession.

Timothy
Timothy
Timothy  

Species

Feline.

Boss of

Ann-Marie

Age at time of photo

11

Favorite activity

Resenting his parents for putting him on a diet. Close second: herding humans toward his food bowl, especially while they are walking down the stairs.

Favorite food

Ruthie the Dog’s food

Cutest attribute

His completely unfazed attitude as Ruthie chases him for eating her food

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Herding

Theo
Theo
Theo  

Species

Greyhound

Title

Top Dog

I was the boss of

Ann-Marie

Age at time of photo

11

Comments

Theo was a much-loved, retired, racing greyhound. He passed away on March 2, 2010. Theo was Embolden's first dog and best friend.

Scout
Scout
Scout  

Species

Bunny

Boss of

Toon

Age at time of photo

4 months

Favorite activity

Chasing Atticus, climbing the couch, digging in the sand at the beach, exploring

Favorite food

Veggies, fruits

Cutest attribute

Playing with Atticus’s toys

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Scaring Atticus

Fun fact

Loves to walk in the park on his leash

ruthie
ruthie
Duke  

Species

Ruffosaurus

Boss of

Ann-Marie

Age at time of photo

9 years

Favorite activity

Taking walks and chewing sticks in the yard

Favorite food

Treats from the nice man at the gas station

Cutest attribute

Too many to mention. Just look at that face!

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

None. Ruthie's mom thinks she's perfect.

Comments

Everyone thinks Ruthie is a puppy.

Rocco
Rocco
Rocco   

Species

Puggle

Boss of

Justin

Age at time of photo

20 months

Favorite activity

Sleeping

Favorite food

Justin's shoes

Cutest attribute

Wrinkly little face

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Too many to list. Let’s start with chewing everything.

 
Riley
Riley
Riley   

Species

Chihuahua

Boss of

Jason

Age at time of photo

7 years

Favorite activity

Barking at everything

Favorite food

Beef-flavored Scooby Snacks

Cutest attribute

Floppy ears

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Barking at everything and everybody

 
Pedro
Pedro
Pedro   

Species

Chihuahua

Boss of

Jason

Age at time of photo

6 years

Favorite activity

Eating

Favorite food

Pizza-flavored Scooby Snacks

Cutest attribute

Copies and follows his brother Riley everywhere

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Eating too many treats

 
Peanut
Peanut
Peanut   

Species

Crazy Calico

Boss of

Amanda

Age at time of photo

1 year

Favorite activity

Doing sprints, climbing walls, trying to escape

Favorite food

Anything

Cutest attribute

Sucking on a blanket while snuggling

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Trying to grab food right off your plate by clawing at it

Fun fact

She never makes a sound. Ever.

 
Homer
Homer
Homer   

Species

Feline

Boss of

Mary

Age at time of photo

N/A

Favorite activity

N/A

Favorite food

N/A

Cutest attribute

N/A

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

N/A

Comments

N/A

Max
Max
Sara   

species:

Feline, with human tendencies.

i am the boss of:

Sara.

age at time of photo:

12 human years.

favorite activity:

Chillin’ in the backyard with the neighborhood cats, eating grass, and catching birds.

favorite food:

What are you eating? Can I have some? (Usually not)

cutest attribute:

Grabbing your hand with his paw and putting it in its proper place (on his face for petting).

habit hopefully to be unlearned:

Throwing up grass (see Favorite Activity).

comments:

Max speaks with a Spanish accent and is known around the house as a suave, lover-cat. He will slink up to you and have you under his spell faster than you can say “Casanova.”

 
maude
maude
Maude   

Species

Feline

Boss of

Mary

Age at time of photo

N/A

Favorite activity

N/A

Favorite food

N/A

Cutest attribute

N/A

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

N/A

 
Libbetts
Libbetts
Libbetts   

Species

South of the Border Collie

Boss of

Jane

Age at time of photo

Nine years old

Favorite activity

Herding chickens

Favorite food

The neighbor's compost

Cutest attribute

Curly whiskers

Habit hopefully to be unlearned:

Eating the neighbor's compost

 
Leroy
Leroy
Leroy   

Species

South of the Border Collie 

Boss of

Jane

Age at time of photo

9 years

Favorite activity

Cuddling, closely followed by running REALLY fast

Favorite food

Slightly charred Saugy dogs

Cutest attribute

The ability to flop into a perfect snuggle every time

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Sleeping in the tub

 
Kaylee
Kaylee
Kaylee   

Species

Sometimes a Sweet Little Girl, other times, an Unknown Creature

Boss of

Jason

Age at time of photo

4 years, 10 months

Favorite activity

Staying up late and watching iCarly

Favorite food

Tuna and lettuce

Cutest attribute

Big blue eyes

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Bossing around her little brother

 
Jude
Jude
Jude   

Species

Rapper

Boss of

Mary

Age at time of photo

8 years

Favorite activity

Playing Star Wars!

Favorite food

Candy. Who could blame him?

Cutest attribute

His quick wit

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Using his quick wit on his mother

 
Jason
Jason
Jason   

Species

Little Boy

Boss of

Jason

Age at time of photo

3 years, 4 months

Favorite activity

Playing Spider-Man video games

Favorite food

Cookies

Cutest attribute

Big blue eyes

Habit hopefully to be unlearned:

Wanting everything his older sister has, causing major chaos

 
Jack
Jack
Jack   

Species

Felis catus gigantis

Boss of

Sheryl

Age at time of photo

7 years

Favorite activity

Refereeing dog skirmishes

Favorite food

Floral arrangements

Cutest attribute

Insisting on sitting between humans and their reading materials. He's very anti-literacy, as books take time and attention away from His Jackness.

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Headbutting at 6 a.m.

 
Galen
Galen
Galen   

Species

Toddling Chatterbox

Boss of

Sara

Age at time of photo

2 years, 4 months

Favorite activity

Reading books, baseball, soccer, listening to and playing music, riding his bike in the park, all things Thomas, puzzles, and gardening with Mama and Daddy

Favorite food

Yogurt-covered pretzels, blueberries, pizza, and cranberry juice

Cutest attribute

Inviting you to play with him as soon as you walk into the room

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Arbitrarily changing his mind after he has just said he wants something and you have gotten it for him

Frodo
Frodo
Frodo   

Species

Boston Terrier

Boss of

Stephanie

Age at time of photo

8 years 

Favorite activity

Sunbathing and attacking any blankets within reach

Favorite food

Everything except dog food

Cutest attribute

Expressive face

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Dragging blankets from bedrooms and bringing them into the livingroom so he can destroy them

Emma
Emma
Emma   

Species

Rottie

Boss of

Dave

Age at time of photo

3 years

Favorite activity

Walks with dad. Playing search and rescue with mom.

Favorite food

She's a dog, so, everything.

Cutest attribute

How excited she gets around people

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Digging in the litter box for buried treasures

Duke
Duke
Duke  

Species

Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix

Boss of

Ann-Marie

Age at time of photo

2 years, 6 months

Favorite activity

We are just getting to know Duke but his favorite thing appears to be sticking very close to his new mommies.

Favorite food

Timothy's cat food. Not allowed.

Cutest attribute

Resting in the oddest, non-doggy places, like the car trunk and the cat's perch on the hope chest

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Being terribly afraid of strangers

Comments

Duke was adopted from Texas in June '10. He is a beautiful, sweet and goofy dog.

Dash
Dash
Dash  

Species

Fluffy Kitty

Boss of

Amanda

Age at time of photo

2 years, 6 months

Favorite activity

Pushing objects off tables, playing with white socks – on or off the feet

Favorite food

Cat Chow

Cutest attribute

Sleeping on her back in the middle of the floor

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Scratching at the bathroom door (while you’re in it) until you let her in

Fun fact

Dash got her name by climbing through the opening of the brake pedal into the dashboard of the car on her first ride home. She was six weeks old at the time.

Casey
Casey
Casey  

Species

Labradoodle

Boss of

Sean

Age at time of photo

2 years 

Favorite activity

Barking at the window even when there's no one there

Favorite food

Carrots

Cutest attribute

Bringing someone a shoe or slipper when they walk in the room

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Climbing on counters

Fun fact

Casey is training to become an animal therapy dog.

Caleb
Caleb
Caleb  

Species

Chubby Baby

Boss of

Marco

Age at time of photo

5 months

Favorite activity

Smiling, giggling, rolling over, bath time

Favorite food

Enfamil, bananas

Cutest attribute

Dreamy eyes, loveable laugh, never-ending smile

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Pulling the dog's ears and tail

Benny
Benny
Benny   

Species

Mix

Boss of

Jason

Age at time of photo

1 year, 5 months

Favorite activity

Being with a human at all times

Favorite food

Not a picky eater at all

Cutest attribute

His desire to have his head on the pillow with you at night

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Barking at first encounters with new people

 
Atticus
Atticus
 

Species

“Frenchie,” French Bulldog

Boss of

Toon

Age at time of photo

3 years

Favorite activity

Loves to snuggle, laying in the sun , playing with his toys, exploring

Favorite food

French homemade food, treats and Scout’s treats

Cutest attribute

Above all, sleeping in Mama’s arms in the car

Habit hopefully to be unlearned

Crying at the treat drawer each night before bed

Fun fact

Likes to be in the ocean and dig for clams

email

jason@embolden.com

phone

401.723.7720, ext. 106
877.723.7720, ext. 106