Francis Avila
About Francis Avila
Francis Avila is a Software Engineer currently working at Shortcut since 2019, with prior experience as a Web Developer at Dancing Mammoth from 2008 to 2013. He has a background in Theology and Philosophy, and co-authored the book 'Clojure In Action' in 2015.
Work at Shortcut
Francis Avila has been employed at Shortcut as a Software Engineer since 2019. He operates remotely from the Lafayette, Louisiana Area. In his role, he focuses on building and maintaining backend software for Shortcut's products, utilizing Clojure and Datomic. His work contributes to the development of efficient software solutions that support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Dancing Mammoth
Prior to his current position, Francis Avila worked as a Web Developer at Dancing Mammoth from 2008 to 2013. Over the course of five years, he gained valuable experience in web development, which laid the foundation for his subsequent career in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Francis Avila has a diverse educational background. He studied Philosophy at Christendom College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2000 to 2004. He then pursued Theology at Washington Theological Union for one year, followed by further studies at Dominican House of Studies, where he achieved a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) from 2006 to 2008. His expertise includes data modeling and processing, machine-consumable REST APIs, and semantic web technologies, as well as alternative document- and graph-based databases.
Publications and Contributions
Francis Avila co-authored the book 'Clojure In Action,' published in 2015. This book serves as an introduction to the Clojure programming language, providing insights and guidance for readers interested in learning about this technology. His contribution to the book reflects his knowledge and experience in the field of software development.