Summary
Graham Turner is a developer with a decade of engineering experience building backend systems and shipping product at scale, currently contributing to Planning Center after senior roles at Shopify and VitalSource. He progressed from software engineer to staff developer at Shopify, demonstrating both technical depth and the ability to influence larger platform and team-level outcomes. His background includes senior backend engineering at Pendo and cross-functional experience that spans product, education, and business development early in his career. Based in Durham, NC, he brings a perspective shaped by a Master’s in Urban Education and a Bachelor’s in Sustainable Development, which informs a pragmatic, user-centered approach to building software. Colleagues would describe him as a steady, growth-minded engineer who thrives in complex codebases while mentoring peers. He often pairs system-level thinking with an appreciation for real-world impact beyond pure technical metrics.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Sustainable Development, Bachelor’s Degree Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University
Master’s Degree Urban Education, Master’s Degree Urban Education at Union University