Aaron Phillips
About Aaron Phillips
Aaron Phillips is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in both frontend and backend technologies. He has worked at notable companies such as Spotify, Bubble, Uber, and Reddit, and is currently a Co-Founder and CTO at Valyu.
Current Role at Gable
Aaron Phillips serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Gable, a position he has held since 2023. He works in a hybrid capacity from Seattle, Washington. In this role, he applies his extensive software engineering skills to contribute to various projects and initiatives within the company.
Experience at Valyu
Aaron is the Co-Founder and CTO of Valyu, a role he has maintained since 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing the technical direction of the company and ensuring the successful development of its software products. His leadership in this position reflects his commitment to innovation and technology.
Previous Employment at Spotify and Other Companies
Prior to his current roles, Aaron worked as a Software Engineer at Spotify for one year from 2020 to 2021. He also held positions at Uber and Reddit, where he gained valuable experience in software development. His work at these companies has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the tech industry.
Educational Background
Aaron Phillips studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 2009 to 2014. He further enhanced his programming skills by attending Hack Reactor in 2015, completing an intensive coding bootcamp that focused on software development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Aaron possesses a strong background in JavaScript, which is central to his full-stack software engineering capabilities. He is proficient in both frontend and backend technologies, including React.js, Next.js, Typescript, Redux, Node.js, Python, SQL, MongoDB, and Postgres. This diverse skill set enables him to tackle a wide range of software development challenges.