Sean Glover
About Sean Glover
Sean Glover is a Principal Software Engineer at Hopper and an Open Source Software Engineer at The Apache Software Foundation, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Current Roles at The Apache Software Foundation and Hopper
Sean Glover is currently serving as an Open Source Software Engineer at The Apache Software Foundation. In this capacity, he contributes to the Apache Pekko project as a PMC member and committer. Concurrently, Glover holds the position of Principal Software Engineer at Hopper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been actively involved in both roles, bringing his extensive experience in software development to the forefront of these organizations.
Past Experience at Lightbend, Ethoca, InMoment, IBM, and President's Choice Financial
Sean Glover has an extensive background in software engineering and development management. From 2015 to 2021, he worked at Lightbend, Inc. as a Principal Engineer in a remote capacity. Prior to that, he was Development Manager at Ethoca for 9 months in 2015 in the Toronto, Canada Area. He also held the position of Development Team Lead at InMoment from 2011 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Development Manager at IBM from 2006 to 2011 and as a Software Developer at President's Choice Financial from 2004 to 2006, all in the Toronto, Canada Area.
Educational Background in Computer Science and Engineering
Sean Glover has a strong educational foundation in computing disciplines. He earned a B.Sc. H in Computer Science from Trent University. Additionally, he completed a C.E.T. in Computer Engineering at Seneca Polytechnic. This combination of formal education has equipped him with a robust skill set in both software development and engineering.
Involvement in the Open-Source Community
Glover has been an active participant in the open-source community, particularly with projects under the Apache umbrella, since October 2022. His contributions mainly revolve around the Apache Pekko project, where he serves as a PMC member and committer. His engagement in open-source initiatives reflects his commitment to collaborative software development.
Role as Organizer at Scala Toronto
In addition to his professional roles, Sean Glover is also active in the local tech community in Toronto. He serves as an Organizer for Scala Toronto, contributing to the development and facilitation of events and activities for Scala enthusiasts in the area. His role underscores his dedication to fostering a robust software development community locally.