# Brett Kan > Staff Software Engineer Location: Burlingame, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/brettkan Full-stack software engineer with a strong background in Python, PHP, and JavaScript. I am very familiar with building complex web applications using front-end frameworks such as React / Redux, AngularJS, and Backbone, as well as back-end technologies including Node.js, Express, MySQL, and MongoDB. Additionally, I have a broad experience using industry standard developer tools such as Git, npm, Webpack, Bower, Grunt, Gulp, and Browserify. I am passionate about solving complex engineering problems while making decisions on how to optimize solutions for both speed and code cleanliness. I love creating modular back-end APIs that interact with databases, services, and external APIs, but also really enjoy building rich web applications that provide an intuitive experience for users. Beyond my technical skills, I am a flexible worker who cares deeply about the quality of the code that I produce. I communicate effectively on teams of all sizes and enjoy working with all types of people. Additionally, I excel at working autonomously and strive to provide elegant solutions to engineering problems across the entire development stack. ## Work Experience ### Staff Software Engineer @ Lyft Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior Software Engineer @ Lyft Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Software Engineer @ Lyft Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior Software Engineer @ GoFundMe Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area - Led organization-wide implementation of modern front-end technologies including React, Redux, Webpack, SASS, and Foundation, and organized weekly council for engineers to discuss React and Redux methodologies and best practices - Participated in building in-house React framework and scaffolding to allow engineers to quickly create new applications, including development of Webpack build process, analytics and error handling, client side routing, and app file structure - Led team of five engineers in building a responsive campaign organizer onboarding flow, including a rich text editor implementation with TinyMCE, email and Facebook sign-up components, and integration with newly created internal APIs - Excelled in technical and project management roles while operating as team lead across various projects - Developed an updated version of the GoFundMe campaign page with responsive design and improved UI/UX, enhancing visitor experience for a page with an average of 8 million visitors per day - Contributed to site localization efforts, enabling French, Spanish, and UK English throughout entire platform - Approached conversion sensitive projects with product-focused mindset, persevering through multiple iterations of project implementations to achieve positive conversion metrics for application rewrites and newly created products ### Software Engineer @ GoFundMe Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior Associate, Valuation Services @ Andersen Tax Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area - Performed business enterprise valuation analysis, including market multiple and discounted cash flow analyses. - Participated in fair value purchase price allocation and goodwill impairment valuation assignments for companies primarily in the technology, healthcare, and consumer products sectors. - Analyzed competitive industry dynamics and financial conditions of peer companies, evaluated business plans, adjusted financial statements, and built cost allocation models. - Assisted in report preparation, proposals and executive presentations. - Prepared and analyzed financial and economic data for tax and regulatory compliance. - Reviewed and analyzed U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements. - Worked as part of a team to incorporate proprietary information, recommendations, and value enhancers into client deliverables. ### Associate, Valuation Services @ Andersen Tax Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area ### Intern, Valuation Services @ Andersen Tax Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area - Conducted real property appraisals for gift and estate tax planning purposes. - Utilized the income, sales, and cost approaches in the valuation of commercial real estate properties. - Assisted in the preparation of real estate valuation reports for clients. - Performed in-depth market, industry, and client research. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance, General USC Marshall School of Business ### Economics Princeton University ### High School Diploma Punahou School ### Advanced Software Engineering Immersive Hack Reactor ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brettkan - Website: https://github.com/brettkan --- Source: https://flows.cv/brettkan JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/brettkan/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01