Summary
Lars Nelson is a pragmatic software engineer with 8 years of experience building cohesive, modular systems and a knack for making legacy codebases understandable and maintainable. Based in Tacoma, he spans the full stack with strengths in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, Python, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. He pairs a conceptual, systems-oriented approach with hands-on tooling fluency (VSCode, Postico, Insomnia) to deliver practical, auditable solutions. His volunteer work with University Behind Bars and service with AmeriCorps NCCC underscore a commitment to mission-driven projects and disciplined collaboration under pressure. Lars is driven to stay at the forefront of new technologies, approaching challenges as opportunities to simplify complexity and ship reliable software.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at General Assembly Seattle