Max O'Connell

Max is a full-stack software engineer with deep experience building everything from front-end interfaces to back-end systems, bringing over eight years of hands-on experience at companies like PayPal, LibDib, and Smartcar. He’s passionate about creating concise, scalable applications that not only perform well but also look great.

At the core of Max’s engineering philosophy is a commitment to product quality. He takes pride in writing code that’s modular, extensible, and easy for others to understand—an approach he believes is essential to a project’s long-term success. His background includes building large-scale React applications, crafting REST and GraphQL APIs, and deploying and managing infrastructure on AWS. Whether iterating on internationalized UIs for millions of PayPal users or designing API interfaces for connected cars, Max consistently demonstrates a sharp eye for both functionality and design.

Max thrives in collaborative environments, values thoughtful architecture, and enjoys exchanging ideas with peers. He’s always eager to share his knowledge and learn from others, making him a valuable contributor to any team.