David Ko is a Senior Engineer with nine years of experience building user-facing web applications and reusable UI components, currently contributing to Spotify's front-end platform. He progressed from Fullstack Academy instructor to full-time software roles, bringing a strong foundation in teaching and API design to complex product teams. His background in biological sciences and earlier work automating clinical trial screening reflects a data-driven, analytical approach to engineering. At Paintzen he led fullstack initiatives like a chat-based quoting app and pricing engine, and at Spotify he focuses on scalable, maintainable web experiences. Outside of work he balances software with competitive interests in basketball and poker, suggesting a blend of strategic thinking and teamwork.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Biological Sciences, Bachelor’s Degree, Biological Sciences at Cornell University
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