Marcus Vaal
About Marcus Vaal
Marcus Vaal is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Expedia, Inc. with expertise in developing RESTful web services using Scala and Java on Amazon Web Services.
Current Role at Expedia, Inc.
Marcus Vaal is currently serving as a Senior Software Development Engineer at Expedia, Inc. since 2018. Based in Seattle, Washington, he plays a critical role in software development, leveraging his expertise in RESTful web services using Scala and Java on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Previous Positions at Here Technologies
Prior to his current role at Expedia, Marcus Vaal worked at Here Technologies in Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands. He served as a Lead Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Engineer from 2008 to 2017. During his tenure, he significantly contributed to various engineering projects, developing applications for mobile platforms including iOS and Android.
Early Career at Bhp Billiton and Other Roles
In 2006, Marcus Vaal worked briefly as a Software Engineer at Bhp Billiton in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This early experience helped him shape his foundational skills in software engineering.
Educational Background
Marcus Vaal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. This academic background laid the groundwork for his career in software development.
Expertise and Technical Skills
Marcus Vaal has extensive expertise in developing RESTful web services using Scala and Java on AWS. He has also published several applications for the Windows Phone platform. His technical proficiency extends to mobile development for both iOS and Android platforms. With over 8 years of experience in Java programming and 2 years in Scala, Marcus has a robust skill set that is highly valued in the tech industry.