Greg Thompson

Philadelphia, PA

I'm Philadelphia area software developer with a background in a little bit of everything. I've worked for ad agencies, healthcare agencies, startups and even founded a successful re-commerce company. I've worked on sites/apps for small "Mom and Pop shops" and Fortune 500 companies. I'm formally educated and learned quickly that a formal education means nothing when your a software developer. I've dabbled in many different languages and frameworks and consider myself procient in:

  • Javascript (Node.js, AngularJS, Backbone.js)
  • PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter)
  • CMS (Wordpress, Craft, ExpressionEngine)
  • Python (Django)
  • HTML/CSS (All the good stuff)
  • MySQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
  • Embedded Systems (RaspberryPi, BeagleBone)

Experience

  • Dec. 2013 - Current: Senior Developer, PeopleLinx
  • May 2012 - Current: Co-founder & Developer, GoRoostr
  • Jul. 2013 - Dec. 2013: Digital Director, Mighty Engine
  • Mar. 2012 - Jul. 2013: Senior Developer, Neiman
  • Feb. 2011 - Mar. 2012: Developer, Dudnyk

Education

Art Institute of Philadelphia

B.S., Web Design and Interactive Media
2007 – 2011

About

When I'm not in front of a computer I'm often found working on my house, spending time with my two German Shepherds, off-roading, collecting junk (antique junk), growing and grooming my beard and playing softball. Also, I suck at writing.

  • Work
    • GoRoostr