Steven Torrence
About Steven Torrence
Steven Torrence is a Software Engineer II (L5) at Handshake, specializing in modernizing legacy systems and optimizing payment integrations. He has a background in music education and computer science, with experience in various software engineering roles since 2018.
Work at Handshake
Steven Torrence has been employed at Handshake as a Software Engineer II (L5) since 2022. In this role, he has focused on transforming and modernizing legacy pages from Knockout and CoffeeScript to React and Redux, which has improved both performance and usability. He has also engineered bespoke Stripe subscription flows for Handshake's self-service product, contributing to a significant increase in revenue. Additionally, he has taken responsibility for updating and maintaining documentation related to legacy payments integration with various payment processors, including Stripe, Touchnet, and Cashnet.
Previous Experience
Before joining Handshake, Steven Torrence worked as a Software Engineer at CrateBind, LLC from 2018 to 2022. He also served as a Resident at Coding Dojo for four months in 2018. During his tenure at CrateBind, he contributed to various software engineering projects and gained experience in an AGILE environment, acting as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for multiple initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Steven Torrence earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Teacher Education from Sam Houston State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Coding Dojo, completing a program in Computer Science in 2018. His educational background combines both technical and creative disciplines, equipping him with a diverse skill set applicable to software engineering.
Technical Contributions
In his current role, Steven has created Datadog dashboards to monitor application request and response latencies and error rates. This initiative has enhanced system performance and stability, demonstrating his commitment to optimizing software applications. His work with payment processors and subscription flows showcases his ability to integrate complex systems effectively.
Background
Steven Torrence completed his high school education at Cypress Ridge High School from 2003 to 2007. His early education laid the foundation for his later pursuits in music and technology, leading to a career that combines both interests. He has worked in various roles across the software engineering field, gaining valuable experience and expertise.