Summary
Stephen Achurra is a Senior Software Engineer based in Portland, Oregon with nine years of experience building product-focused web applications using Python, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (React/Angular), and both SQL and NoSQL databases. He blends operational and product sensibilities—shaped by earlier roles in operations and project management—with hands-on engineering to deliver pragmatic, resource-efficient solutions. Stephen has progressed through full-stack and senior engineering roles at companies like Bright.md, Gusto, and Evernorth, demonstrating an ability to scale systems and mentor teams. A graduate of App Academy with a BA in Anthropology, he brings a curious, human-centered approach to technical problem solving and a passion for optimizing workflows that often reveals non-obvious efficiencies.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
BA Anthropology, BA Anthropology at University of Nevada, Reno
Associates in Art Honors, Associates in Art Honors at Peninsula College
Full Stack Development, Full Stack Development at App Academy