Cory Tohill
About Cory Tohill
Cory Tohill is a Software Engineer based in Nashville, Tennessee, currently working at LASSO since 2021. He specializes in backend development with Python and Django, and has experience in mentoring and optimizing database systems.
Work at LASSO
Cory Tohill has been employed at LASSO as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on backend development, utilizing technologies such as Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), and MySQL. He has contributed to various projects, including mentoring and training other developers and new hires. Tohill's work has also involved optimizing database structures, notably reducing the size of a notifications system table from approximately 73% to 25% of the total database.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining LASSO, Cory Tohill worked at foh&boh as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He also held a position as an Apprentice Software Developer at Nashville Software School in 2016, where he gained foundational skills in software development. Additionally, he served as a Software Engineer III at LASSO Workforce from 2016 to 2020, where he further developed his expertise in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Cory Tohill studied at Nashville Software School, where he completed a program in Software Development in 2016. His education provided him with essential skills in software engineering, which he has applied throughout his career. He specializes in backend development and is proficient in front-end technologies, including HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Less, and Vue.js.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Cory Tohill focuses on backend development using Python, Django, DRF, and MySQL. His technical skills extend to front-end technologies, allowing him to create comprehensive software solutions. He has contributed to the development of multiple integrations with other software companies and played a key role in designing a new API system for a travel-based company.