Summary
John Raber is a Lead Software Developer with eight years of experience building full-stack web applications, now leading development at Novogradac & Company in Washington, D.C. He transitioned from a career in public accounting to software after graduating Flatiron School, bringing domain expertise that helps translate complex professional services requirements into practical tools. Proficient in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and React, he has advanced through developer roles to lead engineering initiatives that improve client-facing workflows. John is known for strong collaboration and project management skills, bridging product, finance, and engineering teams to deliver auditable, business-focused software. He combines a pragmatic, accountant’s attention to detail with a developer’s drive to automate repetitive tasks and streamline everyday processes.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Accounting, Bachelor's degree, Accounting at Mount Vernon Nazarene University