Ron Southwick

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About Ron Southwick

If you’re looking for a seasoned senior software engineer with a passion for Python, Django, JavaScript and PostgreSQL, look no further! As an experienced software engineer, I possess a combination of technical skills and people management abilities to foster a collaborative, inspiring, and fun work environment. Empathy, joy, and honesty are at the core of who I am as an engineer. I believe that by fostering a fun work environment where my team feels supported, we can create software that truly makes a difference. Beyond technical accomplishments, it's the work atmosphere that my teams cherish and remember. I enjoy mentoring and building highly effective and motivated teams. I have successfully led numerous projects, including the development of complex systems such as a distributed tracking system to fuel data-driven web site visit analyses and an internal ad server to monetize organic web traffic. I’ve helped my teams establish standards and processes to increase communication, elevate code quality, improve velocity, and implement best practices for software development. My experience in software engineering has been honed through my work at The Motley Fool, where I developed a deeper understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, automated software testing (unit tests, functional tests, integration tests), and source control management with tools such as Git and Mercurial. Whether it's discussing potential opportunities, industry trends, or merely a friendly chat, I welcome the chance to connect with professionals in the software development community and beyond.