# Alex Harding

> Software Engineer at LinkedIn

Location: Oakland, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alexharding

Highly motivated self-taught full-stack Software Engineer with a keen interest in web applications, cloud computing, social network systems and mobile applications.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer, Information Security @ LinkedIn
Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area
As a Software Engineer on LinkedIn’s Information Security Defense Infrastructure team, I contribute to the development of robust technology and frameworks that protect LinkedIn from potential attackers and support our response to active security threats. My role involves crafting highly available, reliable, and resilient infrastructure and tooling that enable threat detection, incident response, and comprehensive investigations.

In this dynamic environment, I work with a wide array of technologies, including custom internal libraries, deep Azure integrations, and high-volume processing pipelines. My focus is on developing secure software solutions, often leveraging Python and Java, while remaining adaptable to new programming languages and tools as our team's needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

  - Lead and implement secure software solutions for security monitoring, detection, and remediation using Java, Python, and other relevant languages.
  - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions that align with both business objectives and software maintainability.
  - Drive the execution of team goals by delivering end-to-end solutions that enhance LinkedIn’s security posture.
  - Actively participate in and contribute to projects led by other team members, ensuring our collective success in defending LinkedIn against security threats.

In my role, I am committed to continuous learning and growth, embracing the challenges of the ever-evolving security landscape to keep LinkedIn’s infrastructure secure.

### Software Engineer Apprentice (REACH) @ LinkedIn
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, California

### Software Developer @ The Save Mart Companies
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Dublin, California
In my role as a Software Developer at The SaveMart Companies, I was responsible for maintaining and enhancing the backend and mid-tier software systems that support their three major grocery store chains: SaveMart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx. My work focused on ensuring the stability, scalability, and efficiency of the systems that are critical to the daily operations of these stores.
Key Responsibilities:

    - Developed and maintained backend services and mid-tier applications, ensuring seamless operations across SaveMart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx grocery chains.
    - Leveraged AWS services, including Lambda, S3, API Gateway, and RDS, to build and optimize serverless solutions that reduced operational overhead and improved system performance.
    - Utilized Python for scripting, automation, and the development of new features, contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's software infrastructure.
    - Managed data operations using MySQL, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance for critical business processes.
    - Integrated external APIs to enhance the functionality and reach of the company's applications, enabling better service delivery and customer experience.

Technologies Used:
    - Python
    - AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS)
    - MySQL
    - Serverless Architecture
    - External APIs

Through my contributions, I helped ensure the reliable operation of key software systems, directly supporting the company's mission to deliver quality service across its grocery store chains.

### Software Developer Freelance @ Freelance, self-employed
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 | Oakland, California
- Designed, developed, and maintained multiple web applications  (e-commerce, event management, and social media) using Python with Flask, html, css, javascript, and bootstrap

- Designed and developed data management systems using MySQL on AWS RDS

### Wharehouse Manager @ BRAILLE SKATEBOARDING, INC.
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Warehouse Manager @ Whiplash Merchandising
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area
Managed the day to day activities of the warehouse and it's growth from 9 to about 50 employees

### Inventory Specialist @ Whiplash Merchandising
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014

### Warehouse Associate @ Whiplash Merchandising
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area


## Education
### Associate's degree in Business Administration
Laney College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alhardin

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Last updated: 2026-03-30