Andy L.
About Andy L.
Andy L. is a Software Engineer II at Flexport with a background in backend and full-stack development, previously working at Shopify and Deliverr Inc.
Title
Andy L. holds the position of Software Engineer II at Flexport. In this role, he utilizes his extensive technical skills and experience to contribute to the development and enhancement of software solutions.
Professional Background
Before joining Flexport, Andy L. amassed diverse experience in the software engineering field. He worked as a Jr. Backend Engineer at Shopify for 11 months, a Jr. Backend Engineer at Deliverr Inc. for 4 months, and held various roles in Software Engineering Applications in 2021, including Full Stack Engineer, Front End Software Engineer, and Back End Software Engineer. Additionally, Andy worked in the healthcare and emergency services fields, including roles at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and Royal Ambulance.
Education and Expertise
Andy L. is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. He also completed coursework at Hack Reactor, focusing on Computer Software Engineering. Andy is skilled in various technologies and development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and is proficient in tools like Vim, Git, npm, and Webpack.
Technical Skills and Tools
Andy L. has a wide range of technical skills encompassing both front-end and back-end technologies. His front-end expertise includes JavaScript (ES5 and ES6), React, React Router, HTML5, CSS3, and Redux. In back-end development, he is experienced with Node.js, Next.js, Express, and NGINX. Andy has also developed RESTful APIs and implemented authentication using Auth0. His proficiency extends to working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL, and using cloud services like AWS EC2, CircleCI, and Loader.io.
Contributions to Open Source
Andy L. actively contributes to open-source projects on GitHub, demonstrating his ability to collaborate with the developer community and showcase his proficiency in various technologies. This involvement highlights his commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge in the field of software engineering.