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David Blundell

David Blundell

Software Engineer

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Marco Campos

Marco Campos

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Years with Lights On: 1 year

Years of industry experience: 15 years

Technical Qualifications: My main focus is Javascript, on the backend with deep knowledge of node.js for building REST servers and desktop applications with Electron. On the frontend side, my main focus is accessibility compliance with semantic HTML and modern CSS. I also have experience with React, Vue, Angular, and writing Web Components without using any framework.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Crochet and knitting things for friends and family
  • Cooking food that takes into account any restrictions and still tastes amazing
  • Video games, board games, and role-playing games -- Having fun is the most important part
  • Building dioramas with Lego

Dimitri Gnidash

Dimitri Gnidash

Founder

Years with Lights On: 10 years

Years of industry experience: 15+ years

Technical Qualifications: I have a keen eye to identify key requirements, create a simple plan, and organize the team to reduce risk and deliver. I treat people with respect and compassion and at the same time present the constraints to get the buy-in to deliver on the organizational goals. Purely technical skills include a variety of web application frameworks and Python/Django from 2007 focusing on the backend but also experience with front-end development in plain Javascript, Angular, React. Experience with infrastructure development, devops. Ability to multitask across many projects and being a helpful resource in more than one role.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Backcountry camping
  • Backpacking
  • Canoeing

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

Software Engineer

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Denis Kartashevskiy

Denis Kartashevskiy

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Years with Lights On: 10+ years

Years of industry experience: 20+ years

Technical Qualifications: I am a versatile developer and team lead with hands-on experience in React, Vue, Angular in TypeScript and good old Vanilla JS, and the kitchen sink. I have worked with various CMS platforms, have a solid grasp of PHP, and I have experience with Python and Java.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Fishing
  • Photography and astrophotography
  • Mountain Biking
  • Brewing
  • Salami making (and cooking and eating in general)

(And now I realize it seems that I prefer my hobbies to work. And that's probably accurate)

Tianjing Li

Tianjing Li

Senior Software Engineer

Years with Lights On: 2 years

Years of industry experience: 6 years

Technical Qualifications: I thrive in environments requiring both technical expertise and collaboration to drive meaningful impact. With a proven track record of managing, implementing, and delivering projects for large-scale clients, I bring a deep expertise in Python development, SQL/NoSQL databases, Redis, JavaScript/TypeScript, and knowledge in scaling your cloud services to meet growing demands.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Staying active, bouldering, and martial arts
  • Gaming with friends
  • Traveling and road trips

Scott Mountenay

Scott Mountenay

Senior Software Engineer

Years with Lights On: 9 years

Years of industry experience: 15+ years

Technical Qualifications: I am a full stack developer with a deep understanding of modern web apps. I am proficient with both back-end and front-end technologies and I can ensure projects are production-grade and ready to scale. I am most at home with Python, Django and Django Rest Framework on the backend, and Vue with Nuxt and Vuetify on the frontend. I also have experience with a number of other languages and frameworks.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Travel
  • Motorcycles
  • Learning tools

James Osgood

James Osgood

Software Engineer

Years with Lights On: 1 year

Years of industry experience: 10 years

Technical Qualifications: My experience building web applications has given me a deep understanding of the Django framework and ecosystem, plus an appreciation of and passion for tests, code quality, and efficient development processes. I am also handy with JavaScript, Node, and Vue.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Food! I love cooking exciting meals for friends and family
  • Playing the piano (although I wish it was as good as my cooking)
  • Hiking up mountains, down valleys, and across frozen water

David Sheffield

David Sheffield

Software Engineer

Years with Lights On: 2 years

Years of industry experience: 8 years

Technical Qualifications: I am most skilled with Django/Python, React/Javascript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, GraphQL, and AWS Cloudformation.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Traveling around in an RV
  • Playing with my daughter
  • Cooking
  • Hebrew calligraphy
  • Painting models

Alex Williams

Alex Williams

Software Engineer

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Eric Zawadski

Eric Zawadski

Senior Software Engineer

Years with Lights On: Just started!

Years of industry experience: 5 years

Technical Qualifications: I am a Full Stack Developer who is great at quickly delivering quality, scalable enterprise software. I primarily work with Python and Angular, but I have lots of experience with Cloud Native Development in AWS, Azure, and GCP. I have also worked with both SQL and NoSQL databases, and I am always trying to automate wherever possible.

Non beep boop interests are in:

  • Traveling to new places
  • Trying new fods and beers
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Skiing

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