Luke ✌️ Albao
About Luke ✌️ Albao
Luke Albao is a Staff Software Engineer currently working at Webflow, with prior experience at FullStory, Ad Hoc LLC, and Imperfect Foods. He values simplicity, candor, and psychological safety in the workplace and has a strong interest in scaling distributed teams effectively.
Current Role at Webflow
Luke Albao currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Webflow, a position he has held since 2022. He works remotely from San Francisco. In this role, he focuses on software engineering tasks that align with his expertise in navigating complex codebases and scaling distributed systems.
Previous Experience at FullStory
Before joining Webflow, Luke worked at FullStory as a Senior Software Engineer for 10 months from 2019 to 2020. His role was remote, based in Atlanta. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects, leveraging his skills in software development and code navigation.
Experience at Ad Hoc LLC
Luke held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Ad Hoc LLC from 2017 to 2019. This role was also remote, with him working from Washington. His responsibilities included contributing to both open source and internal projects, showcasing his ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
Education and Academic Background
Luke studied at Goucher College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from 2007 to 2010. His academic background has contributed to his values of simplicity and candor in the workplace, influencing his approach to software engineering and team dynamics.
Mentorship and Team Dynamics
Luke has a strong interest in mentorship, demonstrating a talent for guiding others despite not holding a managerial position. He values psychological safety in the workplace and prefers to work with companies whose products align with his personal values, while also enjoying the challenges that come with scaling distributed teams.