Steven Han
About Steven Han
Steven Han is the Director of Engineering at Givelify, where he leads the development of the company's Giving platform. He has extensive experience in technology management, having held various leadership roles in companies such as AdvisoryWorld Financial Technology, Cars.com, and LPL Financial.
Current Role at Givelify
Steven Han serves as the Director of Engineering at Givelify, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the development of Givelify's Giving platform, which encompasses iOS and Android applications, a donation website, and supporting APIs and back-end systems. He manages a cross-functional team that operates remotely across the U.S., North America, Europe, and Asia. His focus includes transitioning the platform's architecture from a monolithic structure to a microservices-based architecture utilizing Docker containers and Kubernetes.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Steven Han has held several significant positions in technology leadership prior to his current role at Givelify. He worked at AdvisoryWorld Financial Technology as a Project Manager and Lead Developer from 2008 to 2010. He then served as Senior Technical Manager and Head of Technology at Cars.com from 2010 to 2013. Following that, he was the Head of Technology at Tongal from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he held the position of SVP, Technology at LPL Financial from 2018 to 2021, and served as Senior Engineering Manager at Marqeta, Inc from 2021 to 2023.
Educational Background
Steven Han completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. This educational foundation supports his roles in technology and management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
In his current position at Givelify, Steven Han utilizes a variety of technologies to enhance the platform's functionality. His expertise includes programming languages and frameworks such as Swift, Kotlin, PHP, and React, as well as database management with MySQL. He also employs tools like Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS to facilitate the development and deployment of applications.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
At Givelify, Steven Han collaborates closely with Product Management, Design, Executive Leadership, and other stakeholders. This collaboration is essential for driving successful outcomes and ensuring that the development aligns with the organization's strategic goals. His ability to manage cross-functional teams and engage with various departments enhances the effectiveness of the engineering initiatives.