Richard Walker
About Richard Walker
Richard Walker is a Sales Engineer at Extole and a Technical Interviewer at Karat, with a background in software engineering and web design.
Current Positions
Richard Walker is currently holding two positions in his career. He acts as a Sales Engineer at Extole, where he integrates technical solutions to drive sales initiatives. Additionally, he serves as a Technical Interviewer at Karat, responsible for evaluating candidates' technical competencies in various software engineering domains.
Previous Professional Roles
Richard Walker has accumulated diverse experiences in different roles and companies. He worked at Snaps as a Conversational Solutions Engineer from 2019 to 2021, focusing on conversational AI solutions. Before that, he served as a Software Engineer at Spin from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area, and prior to that, he was involved with New York University as a Wordpress Administrator/Videographer from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, Richard has freelanced as a Web Design/Social Media Consultant in the Greater New York City Area from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Richard Walker obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music Theory and Composition from Hunter College, where he studied from 2007 to 2013. His academic background provides a foundation in creative and analytical thinking, which he leverages in his technical roles.
Technical Expertise
Richard Walker is experienced in developing full-stack JavaScript applications with a focus on scalable Node.js server design. His technical capabilities include crafting robust and scalable software solutions, and he is proficient in both front-end and back-end development. He also has experience in utilizing Docker to manage containerized environments, as demonstrated in his co-creation of Spin, a Docker-Compose GUI.
Speaking Engagements
Richard Walker was recently invited to speak at a Node.js/React.js meetup, where he shared his insights on the differences between virtual machines and Docker containers. His participation in such events underscores his commitment to knowledge sharing and community engagement within the tech industry.