Summary
Mark Cohen is a senior software engineer based in Seattle with seven years of experience building web platforms, language design, and developer-focused tooling. He has shipped infrastructure and product features at scale for companies including Netflix, Slack, and currently Discord, and serves as a long-time TC39 delegate and Code of Conduct Committee member influencing JavaScript language evolution. Mark blends human-centered engineering with a strong eye for detail, often focusing on developer experience and platform ergonomics that make complex systems feel simple to use. His background from the University of Chicago and early work at security-focused Keybase and payments company Braintree inform a pragmatic approach to reliability and trust. Contrary to his terse GitHub bio, he thrives in collaborative standards work and cross-company initiatives where solitary craft meets communal impact.
7 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at University of Chicago