# Connor Cook

> Senior Software Engineer at Shippo

Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/connorcook

I have been working as a full-stack developer for more than a decade, developing for a variety of companies both large and small. I excel in high-pressure, fast-paced startup environments and pride myself on consistently delivering efficient, reliable code that stays relevant long after it's written. I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from University of Maryland at Baltimore County, taking classes on nights and weekends while working full-time.

With a skillset born from the demand and intensity of the start-up arena in San Francisco, I am ready to apply my experience and energy to a company that can sate my curiosity and enable my growth.

I pride myself on being both a capable independent agent and a focused collaborator. As a DRI, I prefer to lead from the front, guiding the direction of a project while actively contributing to its development.

While I can work with a variety of stacks and contexts without skipping a beat in between, I have particularly significant experience in the following -
o Languages: Python, GoLang, TypeScript, Java, Ruby, HTML/5, PHP
o Frameworks and Dialects: Gin, Rails, React, Django, Node.js, Java Spring Boot, Laravel
o Databases and Caching: PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB, Memcached, MongoDB, MySQL
o Environments and Systems: *NIX, Docker, Vagrant, MacOS, Windows, Kubernetes
o Documentation: Markdown, OpenAPI, API Builder, Confluence, MediaWiki
o Tools: Amazon Web Services, CircleCI, Github Actions, Travis, Google Cloud Platform

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Shippo
Jan 2020 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States
o Planned and implemented a complete rebuild of Shippo's insurance offering as the DRI - so that users could ship their packages with confidence
o Helped to normalize order data imported from Wix, Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy and more - supporting users ranging from small businesses to high volume enterprises 
o Dramatically expanded the observability, reporting, and data analysis tooling for critical product offerings 
o Stabilized complex interactions between microservices causing unexpected data mutations
o Embraced mentorship opportunities within the company, affording junior developers the chance to develop stronger skills and knowledge across the stack

### Software Engineer @ WeWork
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
o Worked on microservices across a variety of languages and frameworks (such as Ruby on Rails, Java Spring Boot, Go) to help reduce the footprint of the monoliths and transition towards a fully implemented microservice pattern
o Built UI components in React / Redux / TypeScript with a focus on mobile compatibility, intuitive user experience, and effective state management
o Helped define standards for the development process within the department and beyond
o Wrote comprehensive technical design documents for implementation of new features and products, with a focus on backwards compatibility and accessible language

### Senior Full Stack Engineer @ Prolific Interactive
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
o Created and maintained APIs reaching millions of end users all over the world, with an emphasis on speed and high availability during peak periods
o Technical lead for the team, guiding the course of feature development and architecture reviews, as well as defining the standards for technical work 
o Overhauled the front-end to utilize sleek and modern design principles and overall user friendliness with bleeding edge frameworks
o Responsible for every layer of the stack, from the application to its infrastructure and beyond, including continuous integration pipelines + automated browser and load testing

Prolific Interactive was acquired by The We Company in July 2019.

### Full-Stack Software Engineer @ BetterHelp.com
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Sunnyvale, CA
o Worked in a high-pressure, fast-paced development team for a web-based therapy platform
o Collaborated closely with product teams to deliver working concepts for experimental features, using data collected in the process to refine and iterate
o Built features designed and deployed for responsive web applications and native iOS / Android apps
o Regularly resolved database scalability and big data management problems caused by rapid growth of the company and its user base

### Full Stack Engineer @ Impact Research, LLC
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Columbia, Maryland
o Created and maintained large database-driven application with a RESTful API
o Designed user interface with emphasis on ease of use, intuitive design and mobile support
o Implemented application security according to the strict guidelines of the Federal Railroad Administration
o Worked full-time while enrolled at University of Maryland

### Software Engineer @ The Shriver Center
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
o Created web application for registration of users to GRE Practice Tests and Summer Enrichment classes
o Designed back-end to securely hand off user payment data to third-party
o Developed responsive front-end for user registration on a variety of devices and platforms
o Worked full-time while enrolled at University of Maryland

### Software Engineer @ Deluxe Corporation
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014
o Managed client websites for maximum advertising impact
o Collected data on website traffic and user demographic information
o Deployed and designed websites (front-end and back-end)
o Worked full-time while enrolled at University of Maryland

### Software Developer @ BTS Software Solutions
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Columbia, Maryland
o Designed, built and deployed several web applications from start to finish
o Created and documented API following overhaul of a client's database layer
o Created user-interfaces with a focus on intuitive user experience
o Became skilled in agile development, learned the importance of collaboration and group input


## Education
### Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

### Japanese Studies
Institute for the International Education of Students
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014

### Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Northeastern University
Jan 2010 – Jan 2012


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-22