Ty Mcfarland is a Senior Software Engineer based in Richmond, VA with five years of full-stack experience and a strong MERN-stack focus, currently building scalable systems at Capital One. He pairs a formal web development certificate from the University of Washington with hands-on experience across startups and fintech, progressing rapidly from developer roles to senior engineer positions. Ty brings uncommon problem-solving resilience shaped by long-distance thru-hiking and mountaineering—endeavors that mirror his approach to complex technical challenges and long delivery cycles. His background in music and worship leadership informs a collaborative, communicative style and attention to user experience, evidenced by multiple UI/UX and functionality awards from his early full-stack projects. Outside of work he teaches music and is an avid dog dad, blending technical craft with creative mentorship and endurance-driven focus.
5 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Certificate Web Development, Certificate Web Development at University of Washington
Master of Arts - MA Theology/Theological Studies, Master of Arts - MA Theology/Theological Studies at Whitworth University
Contributions:90 commits, 48 PRs, 45 pushes in 1 year 2 months
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Ty Mcfarland - Senior Software Engineer at Capital One