Summary
Adam Lessen is a Senior Software Engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area with a decade of experience building scalable, user-focused web applications and a front-end specialization in modern JavaScript stacks. He’s shipped at-scale React and GraphQL projects at Uber and Robinhood, and now applies pragmatic, maintainable engineering practices at Gridware. Known for clean, architecturally sound code and reusable component design, he also drives team culture—leading frontend best-practice discussions, mentoring peers, and promoting observability. His background spans full-stack delivery, product-facing UX optimization, and a rare blend of technical sales and account experience that helps translate customer needs into practical engineering solutions.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Full stack software engineering. All things Javascript., Full stack software engineering. All things Javascript. at Hack Reactor
BA, Engineering, BA, Engineering at Lafayette College