Morgan Thompson
About Morgan Thompson
Morgan Thompson is a Senior Software Engineer at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in software development, having held various roles at companies such as IBM, FedEx Office, and The University of Alabama.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Morgan Thompson has been employed at Advance Auto Parts as a Senior Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, Morgan has contributed to various projects, including building a core shared UI library and common tooling for web projects. Morgan has also achieved 100% code coverage with React Testing Library while working on the company's browser experience project. Additionally, Morgan collaborated with architects on a full site UI redesign that resulted in a significant conversion rate uplift through A/B testing.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Morgan Thompson worked at IBM as a Full Stack Software Engineer from 2015 to 2019. Morgan's earlier experience includes roles as an Application Developer and Information Systems Analyst at The University of Alabama, where Morgan worked from 2012 to 2014. Morgan also held a position as a Technical Architect at SPOC Automation in 2013 and briefly worked as an Application Analyst at FedEx Office in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Morgan Thompson studied at The University of Alabama, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems and a minor in Computing Technology and Applications from 2011 to 2014. Prior to this, Morgan attended Wallace State Community College - Hanceville, focusing on General Studies from 2010 to 2011. Morgan has also mentored junior developers in both Raleigh and Hyderabad offices, showcasing a commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing.
Background in Application Development
Morgan Thompson's background includes significant experience in application development. At The University of Alabama, Morgan worked on the UA MIS Capstone Project for one month in 2014 and served as an Application Developer for six months in the same year. This foundation in application development has contributed to Morgan's expertise in building and maintaining software solutions across various organizations.