Summary
Jon Anderson is a software engineer based in Seattle with eight years of experience building reliable backend systems for high-impact products. Currently at TaxBit, he brings experience from Farelogix where he led development of availability systems used by millions across major airlines, demonstrating a knack for scalable, production-grade code. His background includes teaching and mentoring as a seminar leader for data structures and discrete math at the University of Washington Tacoma, reflecting strong communication and mentorship skills. Jon blends a liberal arts foundation in political science with a BS in Computer Science, giving him a broad analytical perspective and pragmatic problem-solving approach. He describes himself as a learner, collaborator, and problem solver—traits backed by a track record of shipping dependable systems at scale. Notably, his transition from academia to mission-critical airline systems and now fintech/tax infrastructure shows adaptability across domains and complex regulatory environments.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science and Systems, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science and Systems at University of Washington Tacoma
San Diego State University