Luther Boorn

About Luther Boorn

Accomplished Senior Software Development Manager offering expertise in team leadership…

Experience

1. Director of Software Development

   eBay

   Jan 2013 — Present

   Effectively work across multiple domains and disciplines to coordinate complex dependencies and risk involved in delivering products utilized by 100MM+ users around the world. Provide innovation implementations and capabilities on customer-facing platforms to senior leadership, and review and approve technical designs. Currently managing the eBay search front end team that develops the user experience on iOS, Android, and Web. Managed a team of 90+ software engineers and eight engineering managers in delivering buyer experience functionality across platforms while improving quality and program processes throughout the organization. Mentor managers and team members as they grow carriers, and at times take on new roles to increase depth of knowledge. Lead development projects for the buying side of eBay on iOS, Android, mWeb, dWeb, and services teams using Java, Swift, and Node JS for development. Coordinate with the marketing team on application placements and functionality. Actively participate in data analysis from user metrics and experimentation results. Coordinate plans for quality excellence, and serve on the team for Agile development and program management, defining processes and tools, and delivering training across eBay. Defined methods of working, coordination and communication plans across program teams. Support corporate quarterly planning and tracking for new work and technical debt. Serve as a member representative for the Android development team at Google through eBay. Lead coordination with universities and interns.

Education

• Wichita State University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

• Black Hills State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science