Trenton Hafterson
About Trenton Hafterson
Trenton Hafterson is a Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2011. He specializes in developing tools for platform migration and refactoring code to improve testing frameworks.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Trenton Hafterson has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2011, serving as a Senior Software Engineer. His role involves developing and maintaining software solutions, with a focus on enhancing the functionality of the WestlawNext platform. Hafterson has contributed to the integration of various tools, including Firm Central, Web Forms Builder, and Concourse, into the WestlawNext ecosystem. His work emphasizes improving code flexibility and stability, particularly in the testing framework.
Education and Expertise
Trenton Hafterson earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota-Morris, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in software development principles and practices, which he applies in his professional career. Hafterson's expertise includes software engineering, code refactoring, and the development of audit tools.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Trenton Hafterson gained experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Virtual Radiologic in 2011, where he worked for five months. Additionally, he served as a Media Services Assistant Lab Supervisor at the University of Minnesota from 2009 to 2011. These roles provided him with practical experience in software development and team collaboration.
Achievements
Trenton Hafterson developed an audit tool specifically for the migration of the WestlawNext history platform. His contributions to the integration of various platforms with WestlawNext demonstrate his technical skills and commitment to improving software solutions. Hafterson's focus on refactoring team code has enhanced the overall stability and flexibility of the testing framework used by his team.