Evan Washkow
About Evan Washkow
Evan Washkow is a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Pensacola Christian College. He has extensive experience in software development, having worked for various companies and authored a FOSS PHP library to enhance PHP usability.
Work at Flexion
Evan Washkow currently serves as a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Flexion Inc., a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in software development to contribute to various projects. His responsibilities include designing and implementing software solutions that meet client needs and adhere to industry best practices.
Education and Expertise
Evan Washkow studied Computer Science and Software Engineering at Pensacola Christian College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2008 to 2012. He also attended Whatcom Community College for a year, focusing on similar fields before transferring. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software development, particularly in areas such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Clean Architecture.
Professional Background
Evan Washkow has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He worked at Logos Bible Software as a Software Developer and Front-end Web Developer from 2012 to 2015. He later joined Subsplash as a Senior Software Development Engineer, where he focused on improving TDD and Agile practices. His experience also includes a role at Hyperproof as a Senior Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023.
Technical Contributions
Evan has made significant technical contributions throughout his career. He authored a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) PHP library aimed at enhancing PHP usability, drawing on his experience from Jetty. Additionally, he led a team at Jetty to develop WordPress plugins utilizing advanced PHP features, showcasing his capability in both backend and frontend development.
Advocacy for Best Practices
Evan Washkow is an advocate for best practices in software development, implementing strategies such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Clean Architecture. He follows industry leaders like Robert Martin and Martin Fowler to stay informed about the latest trends and methodologies, ensuring that his work aligns with contemporary standards in the field.