Larry Herget
About Larry Herget
Larry Herget is a Software Engineering Manager at Lessen, specializing in payments. He has extensive experience in performance engineering and software development across various companies.
Software Engineering Manager at Lessen
Larry Herget currently serves as the Software Engineering Manager - Payments at Lessen. He began this role in 2022, where he focuses on managing software engineering projects related to payment platforms. His responsibilities include optimizing performance, developing new features, and ensuring scalability while adhering to Agile principles. Larry’s approach emphasizes delivering code that is both elegant and efficient, enhancing the company's payment solutions.
Previous Roles at Progressive Leasing
Before joining Lessen, Larry Herget worked at Progressive Leasing in Draper, UT, from 2016 to 2022. During his tenure, he held various positions including Principal Performance Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, and Senior Software Engineer. These roles involved leading engineering teams, optimizing software performance, and developing scalable solutions. This multifaceted experience allowed him to hone his skills in performance engineering and software development.
Experience at Aristotle
In 2016, Larry Herget briefly worked at Aristotle as a Senior Architect specializing in performance and scalability within the PredictIt Division. Based in Springville, Utah, this 6-month role involved focusing on enhancing the scalability and performance of Aristotle's products, contributing to their improved market responsiveness and reliability.
Software Architect at Experlogix
From 2015 to 2016, Larry Herget served as a Software Architect and Senior Engineer at Experlogix, Inc. in South Jordan. Over the span of 11 months, he concentrated on software architecture and engineering, aiming to deliver robust and scalable solutions. His responsibilities included optimizing product performance and ensuring the software could handle increased demand.
Educational Background
Larry Herget earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Utah Valley University, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminalistics at Weber State University, studying from 1996 to 2000. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in software engineering and performance optimization.