Lance Goyke
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Copient.ai
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolLance Goyke is a Senior Full Stack Engineer and lifelong learner based in Rochester, MN, combining nine years of professional software experience with over a decade as a strength and conditioning coach. He builds web applications with Python, Django, JavaScript/TypeScript and HTMX, and has led product development and engineering efforts as CTO of a fitness SaaS, including DSL design, analytics integrations, and achieving high test coverage. Lance also runs LanceGoyke.com, producing free educational fitness content and coaching diverse clients—from Google engineers to stay-at-home parents—bringing a user-centered, evidence-informed approach to product and training. His technical writing contributions to a Python developer guide demonstrate attention to cross-platform usability and developer experience. The blend of rigorous scientific training (MS in Cell Biology & Anatomy) and hands-on coaching gives him a rare perspective on human performance and software that helps teams ship practical, empathetic solutions.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
altMBAMaster of Science - MS Cell Biology and Anatomy, Master of Science - MS Cell Biology and Anatomy at Indiana University School of MedicineNon-degree Biology/Biological Sciences General, Non-degree Biology/Biological Sciences General at Indiana University Indianapolis
English
Stackoverflow
53reputation
20kreached
5answers
2questions
Github Skills (14)
sphinx10
documentation10
unix9
macos9
windows9
google-analytics6
docker6
google-api6
passwords6
python6
google-developer-tools6
django6
ansible6
ubuntu6
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
python/devguide
Oct 2023 - Nov 2023
The Python developer's guide
Role in this project:
Technical Writer
Technical WriterContributions:4 reviews, 2 PRs, 12 comments in 26 days
Contributions summary:Lance primarily contributed to the Python developer's guide by adding inline tabs to various pages for commands, specifically tailoring instructions for different operating systems (Unix, macOS, and Windows). Their work involved modifying existing documentation to incorporate the use of `sphinx-inline-tabs`, adding scripts for operating system detection, and organizing content. The user also updated build instructions and example commands to reflect system-specific differences.
python-developerpython
lancegoyke/lg-mentoring
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Manage a digital mentoring program with a personal touch.
Contributions:7 PRs, 51 pushes, 8 branches in 1 year 11 months
djangodockerpython
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