Dan O.
About Dan O.
Dan O. is a Staff Software Engineer currently working at Credit Karma in Oakland, California. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Lookout, Chase, and Bloomspot.com, and is proficient in multiple programming languages and technologies.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Dan O. currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Credit Karma, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Oakland, California, where he focuses on enhancing the company's software infrastructure. His role involves leading engineering projects and contributing to the development of scalable web applications. Dan's experience in software engineering allows him to implement effective solutions that meet user needs.
Previous Experience at Credit Karma
Prior to his current role, Dan O. worked at Credit Karma as a Senior Software Engineer II from 2019 to 2022. During this time, he was involved in various projects that improved the functionality and performance of the platform. His tenure at Credit Karma began in 2017 when he joined as a Senior Software Engineer, where he contributed to software development for five years.
Career Background
Dan O. has a diverse career in software engineering, having worked at several companies before joining Credit Karma. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Lookout from 2016 to 2017 and held positions at Chase as a Lead Application Developer from 2013 to 2016. His earlier roles include Developer at The Selling Source and Sr. Developer at Bloomspot.com, where he eventually became the Director of Engineering.
Education and Training
Dan O. studied at The University of Kansas from 1998 to 1999. He later attended The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. His educational background complements his technical skills and experience in software development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dan O. has extensive experience with a variety of programming languages and technologies. His skill set includes Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Typescript, Java, Scala, Ruby/JRuby, and PHP, among others. He has a strong preference for Python in web application back-end development and is adept at creating effective test suites that address real-world scenarios.