# Jason Harris

> Software Engineer at Sourcegraph

Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jasonharris

Classically trained composer turned software engineer. Fast learner. Detail-oriented. Excellent communicator. Adaptable, scrappy and empathetic with a passion for designing ethical software that is more useful than it is addictive.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Sourcegraph
Jan 2023 – Present | Austin, Texas, United States
- Frequent contributor to Amp, Sourcegraph's boutique coding assistant to both the CLI and the VS Code extension.

- Collaborated with a small team of engineers to modernize Sourcegraph's user interface, transitioning from a heavy React-based application to a streamlined, high-performance version using SvelteKit. This upgrade significantly improved load times and user experience.

- Developed and implemented critical functionality in the Sourcegraph CLI (src scout), enabling customers to effectively monitor the usage of their on-premises Sourcegraph instances. As the sole engineer building this tool, I ensured its seamless integration and functionality, providing valuable insights and improving overall customer experience.

- Successfully delivered Perforce support in the Code Search UI within a tight one-week deadline, meeting the expectations of two Fortune 500 companies.

### Application Engineer @ Sourcegraph
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Austin, Texas, United States
Debugging multi-container (docker-compose, Kubernetes) deployments of Sourcegraph’s enterprise software. Troubleshooting complex issues for high-leverage, Fortune 500 customers. Building internal tools for the support team with Go, TypeScript, and Postgresql.

### Full-stack Developer @ Fortified
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
JavaScript development with MERN stack with an emphasis on React using the Next.js framework. Other technologies used include Firebase, GraphQL, Node and Tailwind.

### Software Engineer Fellow @ General Assembly
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles, California, United States


## Education
### Software Engineering Immersive in Javascript, Python/Django
General Assembly
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

### Bachelors of Music in Composition in Music Composition
Biola University


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-29