Walker Ward
About Walker Ward
Walker Ward is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in building distributed systems. He has worked at Podium since 2020 and previously held positions at XDAM, Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, and Darxe Digital.
Current Role at Podium
Walker Ward serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Podium, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Lehi, Utah, United States. In this role, he focuses on building distributed systems and collaborates with teams to deliver products that meet user needs. His expertise in technologies such as Elixir, Node.js, AWS, React, and GraphQL contributes to the development of innovative solutions at Podium.
Previous Experience at XDAM
Prior to joining Podium, Walker worked at XDAM as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During his two years at XDAM, he developed software solutions and contributed to various projects, enhancing his skills in software engineering and team collaboration.
Background in Business Development and Research
Walker began his career at Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC, where he worked as a Business Development & Junior Research Analyst from 2013 to 2015. This role provided him with foundational experience in research and business development, which he later built upon in his software engineering career.
Education and Specialization
Walker studied at Latter-day Saints Business College for 11 months in 2013 before transferring to Brigham Young University. At Brigham Young University, he focused on Finance from 2014 to 2016. His educational background supports his analytical skills, which he applies in his engineering roles.
Experience as a Full Stack Developer
From 2015 to 2018, Walker worked at Darxe Digital as a Full Stack Developer. In this position, he gained experience in both front-end and back-end development, further enhancing his technical skills and understanding of software development processes.