Craig Confer
About Craig Confer
Craig Confer is a Lead Backend Engineer at Livly, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in backend development and cloud architecture, having previously held positions at Eagle Seven and SmartStream Technologies.
Work at Livly
Craig Confer has been serving as the Lead Backend Engineer at Livly since 2019. In this role, he has led the rearchitecture of event-driven multi-channel notification systems, enhancing communication through mobile, email, and SMS. He has also played a significant role in developing Livly's engagement-driving services, including package management, amenity booking, and community feed. His leadership in automated testing has resulted in improved test coverage, contributing to the overall quality of the software developed at Livly.
Previous Experience at Eagle Seven
Before joining Livly, Craig Confer worked at Eagle Seven for a total of five years. He began as a Junior Quantitative Engineer from 2010 to 2013, where he gained foundational experience in the field. He then progressed to the roles of Strategy Developer from 2013 to 2015 and Senior Strategy Developer from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that enhanced the company's strategic capabilities.
Experience at SmartStream Technologies
Craig Confer worked as a Senior Software Engineer at SmartStream Technologies from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he further developed his technical skills and contributed to software engineering projects that aligned with the company's objectives. His experience at SmartStream Technologies added to his expertise in backend engineering.
Education and Expertise
Craig Confer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Science from The Ohio State University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. His technical expertise includes proficiency in C#, ASP.NET MVC 5, ASP.NET Core, MSTest, XUnit, REST, GIT, MSSQL, Azure, Redis, EF6, and EF Core. This diverse skill set supports his current role in backend engineering and software development.