WP Engine

Senior Software Engineer

WP Engine, the WordPress technology company, provides the most relied upon and trusted brands and developer-centric WordPress products for companies and agencies of all sizes, including managed WordPress hosting, enterprise WordPress, headless WordPress, Flywheel, Local and Genesis.

Provided technical leadership for multiple projects, guiding teams through diverse technical challenges. Collaborated with business stakeholders and product owners to define objectives, capture requirements, and prioritize product backlogs. Optimized resource allocation and managed budgets to deliver software projects efficiently and on time, while overseeing vendor relationships and controlling costs. Mentored Scrum teams, conducted sprint reviews, and established key performance indicators to ensure high-quality software delivery. Built and led high-performing engineering teams, providing strategic guidance and removing obstacles to ensure successful project execution aligned with architectural decisions. Communicated project progress effectively to internal and external stakeholders through status reports and key performance indicators. Managed employee career development, optimized staffing, and adhered to training budget constraints.

Engineering Manager

Texas Twisters Gymnastics, LLC

Located in the heart of Georgetown, TX, our programs are designed to challenge and inspire athletes of all ages. From beginner to advanced, we're excited to provide you a safe, fun, and supportive environment throughout your gymnastics journey.

Owner

Dribbble

Dribbble is the world’s leading community for creatives to share, grow, and get hired.

Reporting directly to the VPE, key duties included managing the group responsible for building and maintaining the e-commerce platform and introducing the re-designed subscription offering while leading the team through an M&A with 100% retention.

Creative Market – The World's Marketplace for Design

- Led the migration of an in-house email solution to a third-party platform, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs
- Introduced dynamic product recommendations to the Marketplace, boosting user engagement and increasing sales
- Overhauled the existing purchase flow to enable guest checkouts, improving conversion rates and customer satisfaction
- Assisted with team code reviews and hiring processes, contributing to a more skilled and cohesive development team

Full Stack Engineer

TEXT2DRIVE

- Developed a custom solution for electronic document management and e-signatures, ensuring GDPR compliance for dealerships
- Maintained a Laravel-based API and deployed microservices for web, Android, and iOS platforms

Software Engineer

Robert Half Technology

Infinity Direct

Homes For Heroes®

Web Application Developer

North Central University

Security Manager

United States Marine Corps

M1A1 Tank Crewman

I'm a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Stateful Infrastructure team at WP Engine. What does that actually mean, do you make WordPress websites? No, but I make WordPress websites fast.  I'm also the creator of Canvas, a popular Laravel publishing platform used by many in the open source community. Outside of tech, I'm passionate about business and entrepreneurship. My wife and I are the owners of Texas Twisters Gymnastics, a brand new gym in the heart of Georgetown, TX. Connect with me @austintoddj!

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