Phil Oertel

Phil Oertel is a seasoned professional with a background in web and large-scale service development. His expertise lies in Python, C++, Java, and PHP for backend projects while also excelling in performant and standards-compliant frontend development using Javascript. With a robust experience of delivering substantial products at industry giants like Google and Amazon, Phil possesses a keen understanding of balancing product features, timelines, and code integrity. Phil holds an MS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a BS in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He has held key roles such as Software Engineering Manager and Software Engineer at Google, along with positions at Soliant Consulting and Amazon.com. Passionate about his work, Phil is currently eager to contribute to Google Play surrounded by a dynamic and driven team, bringing his enthusiasm for circuit tinkering into his spare time.