Jonny Larson
About Jonny Larson
Jonny Larson is a software engineer with extensive experience in cloud-based security applications and code generation systems. He has worked for notable companies such as Joby Aviation, Nokia, and McAfee, and holds a BS in Computer Science from Michigan Technological University.
Work at Joby Aviation
Jonny Larson has been employed as a Software Engineer at Joby Aviation since 2019. During his tenure, he has made significant contributions to the company's software development efforts. He re-wrote a code-generation system that enhanced usability and extensibility for C++ developers. Additionally, he achieved a 70x speed improvement by rewriting a transcoder from Python to C++ for processing flight recorder data. Larson also developed a real-time interface and Python wrapper for a C++ transcoder, further demonstrating his expertise in software engineering within the aviation sector.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Joby Aviation, Jonny Larson worked at Nokia as a Software Engineer from 1999 to 2006, where he gained valuable experience over a seven-year period. Prior to that, he was employed at McAfee/Network Associates from 1995 to 1999, contributing to software engineering projects for four years. His roles at these companies provided him with a solid foundation in software development and engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Jonny Larson studied at Michigan Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 1983 to 1988. He also completed his secondary education at Marquette Senior High, achieving a diploma with a focus on Math and Science from 1979 to 1983. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in software engineering, particularly in cloud-based security applications and network probes.
Specialized Skills in Cloud-Based Security Applications
Larson possesses extensive experience in building network probes for cloud-based security applications. His expertise includes utilizing netflow, intrusion detection, and vulnerability scanning techniques. He has worked on a cloud-based security application that targets both VMware and AWS clouds, employing PostgreSQL for data storage. This specialization highlights his ability to address security challenges in modern cloud environments.