Jonathan Rascher
Senior Software Engineer at Google
Illinois, United States
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Top SchoolJonathan Rascher is a Senior Software Engineer with 17 years of experience building developer-facing platforms and backend systems at Google, where he led the Apps Script backend through its largest product launch to date. He specializes in JavaScript runtimes and backend infrastructure, with a proven track record of shipping features that let users automate and extend Google Docs and Sheets. Beyond Google, he contributes to popular open-source firmware for custom keyboards (qmk_firmware), showing hands-on embedded/IoT skills and attention to user-facing ergonomics. A dual computer science and mathematics graduate with a consistent 4.0 GPA, he combines rigorous technical discipline with a pragmatic focus on productivity and delightful user experiences. Colleagues know him as a thoughtful engineer who balances deep backend expertise with an appreciation for hardware-level craftsmanship.
17 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Non–Degree-Seeking, General Education, 4.0/4.0, Non–Degree-Seeking, General Education, 4.0/4.0 at Elgin Community CollegeBachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science & Mathematics, 4.0/4.0, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science & Mathematics, 4.0/4.0 at North Central College
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Github Skills (39)
keyboard-input10
c-language10
qmk-firmware10
firmware10
qmk10
c1110
keyboard10
c1710
keyboard-layout10
sys10
embedded10
cprogramming-language10
atmel9
oop9
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Programming languages (20)
Github contributions (5)
qmk/qmk_firmware
Apr 2019 - Dec 2021
Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families
Role in this project:
Embedded Systems Engineer / IoT Developer
Embedded Systems Engineer / IoT DeveloperContributions:9 reviews, 43 commits, 44 PRs in 2 years 8 months
Contributions summary:Jonathan primarily contributes to open-source keyboard firmware development, focusing on keymap implementations for various custom keyboard designs. Their work includes adding new keyboard layouts, configuring RGB lighting, setting up media keys, and incorporating mouse key functionalities. The user is also responsible for configuring build settings and updating firmware configurations for their specific keyboard builds.
rp2040firmwareavratmelkeyboard-support
bcat/abbott.vim
Sep 2011 - May 2021
Contributions:5 releases, 122 commits, 71 pushes in 9 years 9 months
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