Glen Burchfield
About Glen Burchfield
Glen Burchfield is a Senior Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in software engineering, having worked for notable companies such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Baker & Taylor. He currently works at Kforce Inc, where he integrates advanced technologies and collaborates with development teams to enhance application performance.
Work at Kforce
Glen Burchfield currently serves as a Senior Full Stack Developer at Kforce Inc, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves developing and maintaining complex web applications, utilizing his expertise in full stack development. He works remotely, contributing to various projects that require a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Prior to his current role, Glen worked as a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2015 to 2016. During his tenure, he contributed to systems engineering projects, applying his technical skills in a collaborative environment. This experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in software development.
Experience at Baker & Taylor
Glen was employed at Baker & Taylor as a Senior Full Stack Web Engineer from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he worked remotely from Dallas, Texas, and was responsible for developing web applications. He integrated ArcGIS Maps SDK into a React.js client app, enabling the visualization of image data for various assets on a map.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Glen Burchfield earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Central Florida, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in software development and systems engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Glen has demonstrated a range of technical skills throughout his career. He has developed RESTful APIs for front-end client applications and enhanced application algorithms for processing large data sets. He has also employed a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach to write unit and integration tests, ensuring high-quality code. His experience includes mentoring junior developers and participating in code review processes to maintain coding standards.