Luke Pura
About Luke Pura
Luke Pura is a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Chicago, Illinois, known for his expertise in JavaScript and React. He has a diverse background in frontend engineering, design, and leadership roles across various companies, including ActiveCampaign and VYV.
Current Role as Senior Frontend Engineer
Luke Pura currently serves as a Senior Frontend Engineer at ActiveCampaign, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the frontend capabilities of the organization. His work involves building complex web applications that aim to exceed user expectations. Pura's expertise in JavaScript and React plays a crucial role in developing scalable and performant web applications.
Previous Experience at ActiveCampaign
Prior to his current role, Luke Pura worked at ActiveCampaign in various capacities. He served as a Frontend Engineer II for 8 months from 2019 to 2020 and then progressed to Frontend Engineer III from 2020 to 2022, totaling two years in that position. His tenure at ActiveCampaign has contributed significantly to his development as a frontend engineer.
Background in Design and Engineering
Luke Pura has a diverse background that includes both design and engineering roles. He worked as a Visual Designer at Solstice Mobile from 2015 to 2016 and as a Lead Web Designer at RoboToaster LLC from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he held positions as a Creative Director at Techweek and Guild Capital from 2013 to 2015, where he integrated design with technology.
Education and Training
Luke Pura studied Graphic Design at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by completing a Software Engineering Immersive Bootcamp at Fullstack Academy in 2018 and obtained a Certificate of Completion in User Experience Design from General Assembly in 2015.
Entrepreneurial Venture at VYV
In addition to his engineering roles, Luke Pura is the Founder of VYV, a position he has held since 2021. This entrepreneurial venture reflects his passion for creating impactful user experiences by seamlessly integrating product, design, and development.