Lucas Koontz
About Lucas Koontz
Lucas Koontz is a Backend Engineer currently working at MindsDB since 2023, with previous experience in various roles including Backend Engineer at Wildlife Studios and Junior Software Engineer at Sidia Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and has contributed to AI research, particularly in autonomous agents.
Work at MindsDB
Lucas Koontz has been employed at MindsDB as a Backend Engineer since 2023. His role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of backend systems, utilizing his expertise in various programming languages and technologies. The position is remote, allowing him to work from the United States while collaborating with a distributed team.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining MindsDB, Lucas Koontz worked at several companies in backend engineering roles. He was a Backend Engineer at Wildlife Studios from 2021 to 2023, and prior to that, he held positions at CargoX as both a Junior Backend Engineer and a Backend Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as a Junior Software Engineer at Sidia Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia from 2017 to 2019, and internships at CINQ Technologies and The Hang NY.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Koontz holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology - Paraná, completed in 2017. He also studied at the New York Institute of Technology as a transfer student in Computer Science for one year. Additionally, he has a Technician degree in Information Technology from Centro Paula Souza. His academic background includes contributions to AI research, focusing on autonomous agents.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Lucas possesses a diverse technical skill set that includes proficiency in Golang, Ruby, Rails, AWS, Python, and Docker. He has developed an autonomous vehicle agent for navigation in controlled environments and has experience in designing metagame libraries. His work includes implementing cross-team solutions and developing robust monitoring systems and APIs.
Language Proficiency
Lucas Koontz is fluent in both Portuguese and English. He also has basic conversational skills in Italian and Spanish, which he can utilize in emergency situations. This language proficiency supports his collaborative work in diverse environments.