Lisa Backer
Senior Staff Software Engineer @ Optro | Enhancing Growth and Scalability
- Role
- Senior Staff Software Engineer at Optro
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lisa Backer
With over 20 years of expertise in web applications and software development, I currently contribute as a Senior Staff Software Engineer at AuditBoard. My focus lies in enhancing engineering velocity and scalability through strategic architectural initiatives that empower our talented engineering team. Recent work includes architecting solutions to improve the audit execution process, targeting the specific needs of SOX and internal auditors, and enterprise financial services clients. My approach integrates mentorship, technical leadership, and hands-on coding to deliver robust, maintainable solutions while fostering team growth. Committed to clean code and best practices, I also enjoy solving complex technical challenges and enabling future-focused development. My professional mission centers on building impactful software and empowering engineers to advance their craft.
Experience
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Mar 2025 — Present
Architecture team member defining, implementing, and supporting strategic growth and scalability initiatives. Focussed on improving the experience and velocity of AuditBoard\'s talented engineers• Designed and oversaw the implementation of the Conductor workflow engine, enhancing product offerings.• Led the engineering mentorship program, fostering growth and development within the team.• Founded and led the engineering book club, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members.
Education
The George Washington University
BS, Economics
1994 — 1998
Skills
- Ajax
- Html
- Flash
- Software Development
- Python
- Flex
- Subversion
- Mysql
- Jquery Mobile
- Cms
- Functional Requirements
- Drupal
- User Interface Design
- Microsoft Sql Server
- Css
- Brightcove
- Content Management Systems (Cms)
- Mobile Applications
- Xml
- Database Design
- Rest
- Amazon Web Services (Aws)
- Actionscript
- Oop
- Kaltura Api
- Technical Documentation
- Ember
- Sencha
- Jquery
- Web Applications
- Apache
- Android
- Iis
- Agile Methodologies
- Javascript
- Html 5
- Html5
- Commonspot
- Coldfusion
- Eclipse
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