Sam Verhasselt
About Sam Verhasselt
Sam Verhasselt is a Staff Software Engineer at LiveRamp, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Criteo, DataPop, and Loyola Marymount University.
Work at LiveRamp
Sam Verhasselt currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at LiveRamp, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves designing migration plans and developing libraries for various datasets. He champions the use of documentation, clear API design, and proper monitoring through metrics generation. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead at LiveRamp from 2020 to 2023, where he managed a team of over six engineers. His focus included effective communication, direct feedback, collaboration, and promoting diversity within the team.
Previous Experience at Criteo
Sam Verhasselt worked at Criteo from 2015 to 2020, where he held multiple roles. Initially, he served as a Software Engineer for four years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He then transitioned to a Senior Software Engineer position for eight months before moving on to LiveRamp. His experience at Criteo included contributions to software development and engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Sam Verhasselt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His education provided a foundation for his career in software engineering. He has developed expertise in optimizing performance, building user-friendly web applications, and refactoring complex ETL graphs.
Background in Video Production and Technical Roles
Before his career in software engineering, Sam Verhasselt held various roles that contributed to his technical skills. He worked as an Athletics Video Production Manager at Loyola Marymount University from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he gained experience as an Assembly Technician at FoodTools for three months in 2010 and as a Software Engineer/IT Intern at TechEmpower from 2011 to 2013.