# Taylor Penberthy

> Senior Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/taylorpenberthy

Senior Software Engineer passionate about building tools that empower people—especially in healthcare, biotech, and AI. With 5+ years of experience across full-stack development, I specialize in Python, Django, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Prisma. I’ve led high-impact projects ranging from AI-powered automation to authentication overhauls, working at the intersection of engineering, product, and user experience. I thrive on solving complex problems, simplifying messy systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful features.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Pear Suite
Jan 2024 – Present

### Software Engineer @ Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023

### Software Engineering Fellow @ General Assembly
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019
Three-month, 500-hour full-time and full-stack program conducted in a remote setting, providing experience with the latest front- and back-end programming languages, tools, and methodologies including: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, Java, MySQL, SQL, Python, Django, MongoDB, SQL, Git, and Github.

### Volunteer @ Adapted Fitness and Personal Training
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | University of Wisconsin-Madison
-Assisted individuals with disabilities to achieve their fitness goals through various exercise regimens.
-Helped to improve disabled individuals' activities of daily living and worked towards developing self-sufficiency

### Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Intern @ St. Mary's General Hospital
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Madison, Wisconsin Area
-Provided comprehensive care to patients with heart or lung conditions.
-Led weights and stretching classes, participated in education classes, and
gathered daily vital measurements.
-Developed a case study presentation on a rehabilitation patient.

### Medical Records Clerk @ New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater New York City Area

### Kinesiology Club @ University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Madison, Wisconsin Area
-Participated in various service events regarding health and fitness of the surrounding community.
-Helped promote physical fitness and awareness in the Madison area.

### Front Desk Operator @ Premier Athletic Club
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Montrose, NY
-Operated the pool registration desk at Premier Athletic Club. 
-Helped sign members in
-Assisted with the new member process; showed new members around the pool area, etc.

### Early Childcare @ Premier Athletic Club
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Montrose, NY
-Helped organize activities for children of the daycare
-Assisted with early childcare duties

### Early Childcare Assistant Teacher @ Happy Hearts Daycare
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Assistant Teacher for children ages 1 month to 2 years.  Helped organize various activities for children, and helped out with basic childcare.


## Education
### Software Engineering Immersive
General Assembly
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

### Kinesiology and Exercise Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

### Croton Harmon High School
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-20