John Popenuck is a Senior Software Engineer with a decade of experience building production software across healthcare and fintech-adjacent startups. Currently at Florence after contributing to Bright Health and Bolt Software Technology, he brings proven experience shipping backend and full-stack solutions in fast-moving, regulated environments. Trained in full-stack web development and with a BA in English from UC Berkeley, he blends strong technical craft with clear communication and product-minded thinking. Based in Salt Lake City, he’s comfortable translating complex requirements into maintainable systems and mentoring peers to improve delivery. A detail often overlooked: his humanities background supports an unusual aptitude for documentation and stakeholder empathy, smoothing cross-functional collaboration.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, English, Bachelor’s Degree, English at University of California, Berkeley
Full Stack Web Development, Full Stack Web Development at Viking Code School
IGETC Certification, General Studies, IGETC Certification, General Studies at Folsom Lake College
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John Popenuck - Senior Software Engineer at Florence