Galen Lanphier
About Galen Lanphier
Galen Lanphier is a Senior Software Engineer at Northvolt, specializing in C# and DevOps. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University and has extensive experience in software development across various companies.
Work at Northvolt
Galen Lanphier has been employed at Northvolt as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development of software solutions within the Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area. His focus includes creating scalable and extensible user experiences, leveraging his expertise in C# and modern software development practices.
Education and Expertise
Galen Lanphier holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, which he completed from 2020 to 2023. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studying from 1996 to 2001. His educational background supports his strong expertise in C#, which he applies across various applications.
Background in Software Engineering
Galen Lanphier has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles since 1999. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at Qinetiq North America from 1999 to 2007, followed by a five-year tenure at BAE Systems until 2012. He then worked at Jacobs Technology as Tools Lead and Software Engineer for ten years, from 2012 to 2022, before joining Northvolt.
DevOps Involvement
Since 2018, Galen Lanphier has been actively involved in DevOps, focusing on scripting and automation. His efforts aim to enhance user experience by reducing cognitive load, demonstrating his commitment to improving software processes and efficiency.
Technical Interests
Galen Lanphier has a strong interest in the abstraction and extensibility of programming languages, particularly C#. He enjoys exploring the bit-level manipulation capabilities of C#, which reflects his deep understanding and passion for the language.