Summary
Leif Alton is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with over 11 years of professional experience and a long tenure at TechSmith, where he currently contributes to Camtasia for Mac. He combines deep C++ and MFC expertise with strong Agile development practices and a track record as a lead developer at Instrumented Sensor Technology. A Michigan State University Computer Software Engineering graduate with a 3.95 GPA, Leif brings disciplined engineering rigor and productive ownership to complex desktop software. Beyond engineering, he’s also a singer-songwriter, a creative side that informs his thoughtful approach to user-focused features and UX polish. Based in Michigan, he is known for steady, long-term contributions and shipping reliable multimedia tooling.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Software Engineering, 3.95, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Software Engineering, 3.95 at Michigan State University