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Philip Luther

@philipluther

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Creative Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth.

With over 7 years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer, I have honed my skills in developing and customizing applications across various platforms. My expertise lies in full-stack development, particularly with technologies such as React, React Native, and Python. I have successfully developed more than 50 web applications and websites, showcasing my ability to create interactive and user-friendly interfaces. My work at Discord involved optimizing real-time communication features and integrating external APIs, which has significantly enhanced user experience.

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to mentoring junior developers, providing guidance on best practices, and fostering professional growth. My educational background in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin has equipped me with a solid foundation in software engineering principles. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to solve complex problems and contribute to innovative projects that drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer

Discord

Sep 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years 1 month)

As a Senior Software Engineer at Discord, I developed and optimized real-time communication features, designed integrations for external apps, and mentored junior developers. I utilized technologies like React, Python, and AWS to enhance user experience and scalability.

React Python AWS JavaScript Discord GraphQL Docker TDD

Software Engineer

Salesforce

Nov 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 2 months)

At Salesforce, I created custom Visualforce pages, developed reusable UI components using React, and improved system performance with .NET technologies. I also contributed to Salesforce Trailhead, enhancing learning paths for users.

React Visualforce Salesforce .NET AWS S3 UI Design JavaScript TDD User Experience

Junior Developer

HashiCorp

Nov 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 2 months)

As a Junior Developer at HashiCorp, I designed and implemented React-based web applications for cloud infrastructure management. I focused on building responsive UI components and enhancing backend systems using Java.

React Redux TypeScript Java HTML5 User Centered Design SEO Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2013 - 2017

At The University of Texas at Austin, I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. My studies included a focus on software development, algorithms, and system design, which laid the foundation for my career in software engineering.