# Lance Newby

> Software Engineer at Google (via GlobalLogic)

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/lancenewby

I seek to leverage my background in Software Engineering and Graphic Design within a team to (1) serve end-users by exploiting the unique features not yet realized at the intersection of technology and design, and (2) provide enjoyable user experiences that aid in visibility, accessibility, and usability.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer (via GlobalLogic) @ Google
Jan 2021 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States

### A* Member @ /dev/color
Jan 2017 – Present
/dev/color is a non-profit organization whose mission is to maximize the impact of Black software engineers. We create environments where Black software engineers can learn from one another and hold one another accountable for reaching ambitious career goals.

### Game Director for Soulfarer @ USC Games
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Los Angeles, CA
Soulfarer is a Mixed Reality Action-Adventure Game for Shoulder Pain Rehabilitation. This advanced games project is a creative collaboration between USC Games and USC Creative Media & Behavioral Health Center.

### USC VGSA Diversity Senator @ USC Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

### Software Engineer @ Angie's List
Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
Development team member responsible for researching and development of design stack and web present for Angie’s List web services.

### Director of R&D @ Failure Free Reading
Jan 2006 – Jan 2012 | Concord, North Carolina
- Designer of the web-based presence of the company. Responsible for managing a team of 5 people to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and visibility of web-based solutions.
- Expanded market reach 5% by creating online feature additions for ASL videos and closed captions to assist dyslexic, deaf, and blind students.

### Software Engineer @ Failure Free Reading
Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 | Concord, North Carolina
Monitor and support Internet sites, servers, databases and online applications.

### Senior Technical Assistant @ Information & Technology Services – UNC Charlotte
Jan 2002 – Jan 2005 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Set new standards of IT service and introduce new IT systems in support of faculty, staff, students, and alumni of UNC Charlotte. ITS supports the university's goals in promoting the use of IT systems, providing access to information and online services.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science | Game Development
University of Southern California

### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design
University of North Carolina at Charlotte


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lnewby
- Portfolio: https://lancenewby.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/lnewby

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Last updated: 2026-04-10