Leigh Halliday
About Leigh Halliday
Leigh Halliday is the Director of Engineering at Flipgive, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering, having held various roles at multiple companies, including Thescore, Inc. and Grupo Regalii.
Current Role at FlipGive
Leigh Halliday serves as the Director of Engineering at Flipgive, a position held since 2019. In this role, Halliday oversees engineering operations and leads development initiatives. Halliday's focus includes fostering a collaborative environment among developers and enhancing application development processes.
Previous Experience at Flipgive
Prior to the current role, Leigh Halliday worked at Flipgive in various capacities. Halliday was a Senior Developer from 2011 to 2015, followed by a position as Senior Software Consultant from 2017 to 2019. These roles involved significant contributions to software development and project management within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Leigh Halliday studied at St. Lawrence College in Ontario, completing a two-year program from 2002 to 2004. Halliday possesses expertise in application development, particularly using Ruby on Rails and React, with a focus on technologies such as GraphQL, Postgres, and Redis.
Professional Background
Leigh Halliday has a diverse professional background in software development. Previous positions include roles as a Developer at Thescore, Inc. and a Senior Software Developer at Grupo Regalii. Halliday also worked as a Web Developer at Carlton Group Ltd. and as a Programmer at Clinical Trials Group, showcasing a range of technical skills and experience across different industries.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Leigh Halliday actively engages in community building and professional development. Halliday organizes team lunch and learns at Flipgive to promote knowledge sharing among developers. Additionally, Halliday leads a developer peer group within OneEleven, focusing on enhancing skills and fostering collaboration within the tech community.