Ian Valentine

Ian Valentine is a dedicated professional with a strong passion for helping others, problem-solving, and continuous learning, particularly in the realm of technology.

He specializes in React, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS, with additional expertise in Git and experience in Agile environments.

Ian kickstarted his web development journey by undertaking a comprehensive course at Flatiron School, subsequently seguing into a part-time role as a software engineering coach at the same institution.

Previously, he honed his skills as a software engineer at Doable Innovation, spearheading the development and upkeep of the Rails backend for an expanding SaaS platform.

Before venturing into software engineering, Ian made substantial contributions at Uber by assisting both riders and drivers during a critical growth phase of the company.

His tenure at Foursquare was marked by valuable contributions in user assistance and bug tracking during the app's transformation into an intelligent city guide and the launch of Swarm, a location-centered social networking platform.

Ian thrives in collaborative settings where he can leverage his diverse skill set across various projects, within an environment that encourages innovation, continual learning, and personal development.

In terms of education, Ian pursued Full Stack Web Development at Flatiron School, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from American University, and an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts - Political Science from Ocean County College.

His professional journey includes roles as a Full Stack Web Developer at Ragnarok, Inc., Software Engineering Coach at Flatiron School, Support Engineer at Northwestern Mutual, Software Engineer at Doable Innovation, and various customer service and support positions at Uber and Foursquare.

Ian has also held positions at prestigious institutions like Columbia University, Princeton University, and Apple, while contributing to organizations such as Common Cause, American University, and the New Jersey Democratic State Committee.