Liam Reid
About Liam Reid
Liam Reid is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and management. He has worked for notable companies such as Shopify, TextNow, and Microsoft, and holds degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Work at Faire
Liam Reid currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Faire. He has been with the company since 2023, working remotely. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions that support the company's operations and services.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Before joining Faire, Liam Reid worked at Shopify as a Senior Developer from 2019 to 2023. He spent four years in this role while based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, primarily working remotely. His responsibilities included developing software solutions to improve the platform's functionality.
Career at TextNow
Liam Reid served as the Software Technical Manager for Internal Tools and Build & Release at TextNow from 2015 to 2019. He worked on-site in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, for four years. His role involved overseeing the development and maintenance of internal software tools.
Educational Background
Liam Reid earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, studying from 2010 to 2015. He also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Wilfrid Laurier University during the same period. This dual educational background provided him with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Additional Training and Certifications
In 2017, Liam Reid attended Communitech Academy, where he completed a program focused on leadership titled Leadership WTF (Where to Focus). This program lasted for 11 months and aimed to enhance his leadership skills and strategic focus in the technology sector.