Hi! I'm a senior software engineer and instructor looking for work, fully remote or in Grand Rapids, MI.
I'm looking to teach programming, work as a senior software engineer, or do some other form of tech-related work. I have organizational and management experience.
I most recently worked at Google as a senior software engineer until I was laid off in January 2024. I took some time off to be a parent and rest, and I'm ready to get back to making computers go beep boop.
If you'd like to get in touch, you can email me at erty@seidohl.com.
I'm a full-stack developer and instructor with ~15 years of web development experience, ~10 of those professionally. My full resume is available online. My main proficiencies are JavaScript/HTML/CSS (including Node and Typescript), Python, and SQL-like databases.
I call myself full stack because I've worked on everything from writing a simulated CPU from scratch to designing CSS animations. Mostly I've worked in the middle, doing API design, or building frontend SPAs with React, Angular, Vue, or just vanilla JS/TS. Additionally, I've done amateur game development and run my own webserver. I used to run my own email server as well, but that was a Bad Idea™.
I have a B.A. in Mathematics/Computer Science and English from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. I also attended the Summer '13 batch of Recurse Center. I'm also a stained glass artist!
Furthermore, I'm comfortable working with most of the Adobe, Google, and Office suites. I'm a writer (3x Nanowrimo winner), curriculum designer, and conference organizer. I've done video livestreaming, production, and editing as well.
I'm very well reviewed by my peers, managers, and students.
I want to work on interesting problems that help people, with a team of people who are smart and kind.
I value transparency, honesty, diversity, and fun in my workplace.
I'm looking for somewhere I can be a mentor and be mentored. A place where I can be a creative problem-solver and trusted leader. Somewhere I can bounce interesting ideas around and bring energy to discussions.
I'm looking to expand my knowledge of: Distributed systems, people management, and design thinking.
I like to work at a standing desk, love to give presentations, enjoy discussing design decisions, and I appreciate a good cup of coffee.
While I'm looking for remote work, I really do enjoy being on site and meeting coworkers in person.
Below are quotes from letters of recommendation and thanks that I've received over the years.
“Erty is the only person who’s been involved in organizing !!Con every single year since we founded it, and for the last few years especially he’s done a huge amount of work to keep us on track. I don’t think we would have been able to run the conference without him. ... He’s extremely creative in how he approaches education about computing. ... [Erty] makes sure all our attendees feel welcome and have a great time.
Julia Evans, !!Con co-organizer, 2020
“[Erty's] approachable demeanor and awe-inspiring knowledge set a gold standard in my mind for the instruction and guidance in my movement forward through development. ... [His] willingness to continue to support and teach even after graduation in a nonjudgmental manner has been something for which I will be endlessly grateful.”
Charlotte T., Student at CodeCraft School of Technology, 2017
“... One member of [Women who Code] asked me if I was a teacher because they thought I had explained a concept so well. I can tell you that I was using the words that Erty used to explain it to me. I told Erty this when I graduated, but it bears repeating; Teaching is one of the hardest jobs there is and great teaching can absolutely change lives. Erty is one of the great ones.”
Kelly K., Student at CodeCraft School of Technology, 2017
“Erty was our main instructor and I was really blown away by his talent for teaching. He is so passionate about the coursework and makes the learning experience, as challenging as it can be, fun and exciting. He was always patient and willing to take the time to help, no matter how long it took.
Linx L., Student at CodeCraft School of Technology, 2016
“Erty did a great job of balancing some really technical topics with entertaining material. He is the reason that you should consider attending this school.”
Sean, Student at CodeCraft School of Technology, 2016
“Erty went above and beyond in making sure the students were able to learn and understand computer science. He was always very eager and energetic to teach the class something new every time he entered the classroom. ... [He] made the topics fun and engaging for the students; being sure that every student was comfortable with each topic before moving on.”
Jacquie D., Teacher at School for Human Rights, 2015
“Have you ever had the kind of experience where you go to the market to buy a potato, and for some reason the shopkeeper throws in a whole bag of additional groceries for free? Hiring Erty was a little like that for us.”
Doug G., President at Placeways LLC, 2009
Email me: erty@seidohl.com
Also, check out my website/portfolio: http://erty.me
Thank you!