Zachary Crabtree
About Zachary Crabtree
Zachary Crabtree is a Software Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Seattle Pacific University. He has experience in backend API implementation, mobile application development, and cloud services, currently working at Shelf Engine since 2021.
Current Role at Shelf Engine
Zachary Crabtree currently serves as a Software Engineer at Shelf Engine, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing backend APIs within an event-driven architecture using .NET, which are hosted on Azure. He contributes to the development of the Shelf Engine mobile app, enhancing user experience through technologies such as React Native and Redux.
Previous Experience at Amazon and AWS
Prior to his current role, Zachary worked at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He also spent two years at Amazon Web Services as a Software Development Engineer from 2017 to 2019 in Berlin, Germany. His experience at Amazon included a three-month internship in 2016, providing him with a foundational understanding of software development within a large tech organization.
Background in Computer Science Education
Zachary Crabtree studied Computer Science at Seattle Pacific University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2013 to 2017. His education provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Experience at Allen Institute for Cell Science
Before joining Amazon, Zachary worked as a Python Developer at the Allen Institute for Cell Science for seven months in 2016. This role allowed him to gain experience in software development within a scientific research environment, contributing to his diverse skill set.
Technical Specializations
Zachary specializes in designing user interfaces and core product features for mobile applications. He has experience working with cloud services, particularly Azure, to support mobile app functionalities, which enhances his capability to develop robust and scalable applications.