Summary
Zachary Falkner is a senior software engineer with 11 years of experience building cloud-native fintech integrations, internal tools, and data ETL/migration pipelines. He has progressed from full-stack web development and university research to production-focused roles at Submittable and Cognitiv, shipping core services and advanced reporting features. Comfortable across polyglot stacks, Zachary combines backend system design with practical data migration expertise and a track record of improving workflows for mission-driven organizations. His background in machine learning research and accessibility-focused web migrations shows an attention to quality and inclusivity beyond typical engineering concerns. Based in Missoula, Montana, he brings a pragmatic, research-informed approach to solving complex data and integration challenges.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Computer Science, Master's degree Computer Science at University of Montana
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Idaho State University
High School Diploma General Education, High School Diploma General Education at Chemeketa Community College