John Pothier
About John Pothier
John Pothier is a Senior Software Engineer at Lambda, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held positions at companies such as iZotope, Microsoft, and Yesware, and he holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Tufts University in Computer Engineering and Mathematics.
Work at Lambda
Currently, John Pothier serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Lambda, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has made significant contributions, including porting the entire dashboard application from AngularJS to React, which improved the user interface and performance. Additionally, he built the customer-facing API for Lambda's GPU cloud, which has contributed an additional $3 million in annual recurring revenue. He also leads the full-stack development of a new model-hosting feature at Lambda Labs, demonstrating his proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies.
Previous Experience
John Pothier has a diverse work history in software engineering. He worked at iZotope, Inc. as a Staff Software Engineer for one month in 2021 and previously held the position of Senior Software Engineer there from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as a Software Engineer at Yesware from 2015 to 2016 and at Microsoft from 2014 to 2015. He spent three years as a Software Engineer at iZotope, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as an On-Call Tutor and Research Assistant at Tufts University, and as a Development Intern at Eze Software Group.
Education and Expertise
John Pothier holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Tufts University, one in Computer Engineering and another in Mathematics, both completed between 2010 and 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering, equipping him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his field. His expertise spans various technologies and programming languages, which he applies in his current role at Lambda.
Career Timeline
John Pothier's career began with his internship at Eze Software Group in 2012. He transitioned to Tufts University as a Research Assistant in 2013, followed by an On-Call Tutor position until 2014. He then joined Microsoft as a Software Engineer for a year before moving to Yesware. His tenure at iZotope, Inc. spanned several years, with roles as a Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer. In 2021, he joined Lambda, where he continues to work as a Senior Software Engineer.