Max O'connell is a full-stack software engineer with 10 years of experience building performant, user-focused web applications and APIs. Currently at PayPal, he brings a strong emphasis on code quality, modular architecture, and maintainability honed through roles at consumer-facing and developer-focused companies like Art.com and Smartcar. He specializes in scalable client-server systems, mobile-first React single-page apps with server-side rendering, and Node.js backends that integrate complex third-party APIs. A former technical trainer and bootcamp mentor, Max pairs hands-on engineering with clear communication and a knack for translating complicated integrations into intuitive developer tools. Based in Hayward, CA, he consistently balances aesthetic, performant front-ends with robust server logic to deliver product-first solutions.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at Hack Reactor
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