Zachary Falkner
About Zachary Falkner
Zachary Falkner is a Senior Software Engineer at Submittable, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in computer science, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Montana, and has experience in various roles including climbing instructor and web programmer.
Current Role at Submittable
Zachary Falkner currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Submittable, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is part of the Internal Tools/Fintech Team, where he focuses on developing tools that enhance financial technology solutions. His work contributes to building software solutions that empower organizations to make a positive impact on the world.
Previous Experience at Submittable
Before his current role, Zachary worked at Submittable as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During this two-year period, he gained experience in software development and contributed to various projects within the organization.
Educational Background
Zachary Falkner studied at the University of Montana, where he earned both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s degree in Computer Science. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2016 and his Master's degree from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he attended Chemeketa Community College, where he achieved a High School Diploma from 2007 to 2009, and Idaho State University, focusing on Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from 2005 to 2007.
Work Experience at University of Montana
Zachary held multiple roles at the University of Montana. He worked as a Climbing Instructor from 2017 to 2019, where he taught climbing skills and safety. He also served as a Web Programmer for 11 months in 2018 to 2019, contributing to web development projects. Additionally, he was a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2018, supporting faculty and students in the Computer Science department.
Early Career at H&R Block
Zachary began his career as a Field Systems Technician at H&R Block, where he worked for five years from 2011 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for managing field systems and providing technical support, which laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in software engineering.