James Lukanta
About James Lukanta
James Lukanta is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently working at Credit Karma since 2017. He has previously held positions at companies such as Pineapple Games, NVIDIA, and Apple Inc., and has a background in Computer Programming and Software Engineering.
Current Position at Credit Karma
James Lukanta has been employed at Credit Karma as a Software Engineer since 2017. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has accumulated seven years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include developing software solutions that enhance the user experience and improve financial literacy for Credit Karma's users.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Credit Karma, James Lukanta worked at Pineapple Games as a Software Engineer on a contract basis in 2015 for four months in Vancouver. He also held various co-op positions, including Software Engineer at NVIDIA in 2009 and 2008, Software Applications Engineering at Apple Inc. in 2010, and Core Team Software Developer at Safe Software in 2010.
Consulting and Technical Roles
James Lukanta has experience as a Professional Services Consultant (Co-op) at NexJ Systems in 2008 for three months. He also worked as a Technical Systems Analyst (Co-op) at Royal Bank of Canada in 2007 and again from 2005 to 2006, totaling 11 months in that role. His work in these positions involved providing technical support and consulting services.
Educational Background
James Lukanta studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE) from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, he attended Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, achieving a College Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis from 2003 to 2006. His education provided a solid foundation for his career in software engineering.
Early Career Development
In the early stages of his career, James Lukanta gained valuable experience as a Web Developer at York University in 2005 for three months. He also completed multiple co-op positions, including at Royal Bank of Canada and NVIDIA, which contributed to his technical skills and industry knowledge.