John Tunstall
About John Tunstall
John Tunstall is a Software Engineer at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, specializing in microservices architecture and backend development.
Current Role at WP Engine
John Tunstall is a Software Engineer currently working at WP Engine in Austin, Texas. He joined the company in April 2018 and has been focused on core platform engineering. His primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining backend systems, ensuring they align with company standards and performance benchmarks.
Previous Experience at athenahealth
In 2017, John Tunstall worked as a Software Engineering Intern at athenahealth in Austin, Texas. During his two-month internship, he gained practical experience in software development, contributing to various projects and learning valuable industry skills.
Academic Background at The University of Texas
John Tunstall studied Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin from 2015 to 2017, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Before transferring to Austin, he also studied Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas from 2014 to 2015. His academic background provided a strong foundation in software engineering principles.
Expertise in Microservices and Backend Development
John Tunstall specializes in developing microservices architecture and has extensive expertise in backend development. He is proficient in using languages and frameworks such as Golang, Python, Django Rest Framework, Ruby, and Rails. His skills enable him to build scalable, efficient backend systems that support various software applications.
Internship Experience at WP Engine
John Tunstall's early experience at WP Engine includes a two-month internship in the R&D department in 2016. During this time, he contributed to research and development projects, gaining early exposure to the company's technologies and workflows, which later influenced his career trajectory.