Hi! I'm Anna Peterson, a backend software engineer with a knack for building scalable, efficient systems. I specialize in Go and backend development and enjoy collaborating on innovative solutions to backend challenges. Solutions oriented ALL DAY.
In my free time, I like to build simple elegant full stack applications and walk my dog.
- Most Recent Role: Senior Software Engineer at Rialtic
- Previous Role: Backend Software Engineer at HER
- Location: Philadelphia, USA
- Experience: 7+ years in Go and backend development
- Ask me about: Backend architecture, Go, and building scalable systems
- Description: A PR review tool that integrates with AI to provide immediate feedback on PR diffs.
- Technologies: Python, GitHub Actions, OpenAI
- Features:Allows a developer to quickly get feedback from an AI reviewer at the moment a PR is made without any copy or paste necessary!
- Description: A webapp that allows users to form groups, share session notes, track known NPCs, build characters, and track chronicles for Vampire: the Masquerade.
- Technologies: Typscript, Vite, Cloudflare (domain + R2 storage), Firebase (hosting, auth, RTDB)
- Features: Intelligent XP tracking, character management, sharing character sheets through share links and join groups via join link, inventory management, session and activity logs, numerous custom features for storytellers and players.
- Description: An example of a fullstack application that integrates with Turvo and allows a user to view and create shipments and map to an external model.
- Technologies: Golang Backend, React + TypeScript frontend built with Vite and Turvo sandbox.
- Features: Create shipment, view shipments, expanded view for additional details for each shipment.
- Description: An educational Shrek-themed REST API with a fun, engaging design and developer-friendly endpoints. Developed for the public api lists project.
- Technologies: TypeScript, Cloudflare Workers, Wrangler
- Features: Endpoints for movie quotes, characters, and interactive features.
- Description: A simple dice roller for vampires (or similar). Hosted on GitHub pages.
- Technologies: Materialize, vanilla JS.
- Features: Super cute dice results and burn a willpower button. Sometimes I change the background for holidays and one-offs.
- Description: An app that allows a user to create an account and post prayers as well as view prayers mapped all over the world.
- Technologies: MongoDB, Express, React, Google Maps, Heroku, JSON web tokens, and Node
- Features: Geolocation, interesting UI, and social polling.
I have been published by JavaScript in Plain English and The Startup! Check out some of my writings below!
- What’s the point of GoLang Pointers? Everything you need to know!
- How to Get the Least Out of Your Coding Boot Camp
- The World’s Easiest “The Rock” Themed Rock Paper Scissors JavaScript Tutorial
- The World’s Most Empowering Tic-Tac-Toe JavaScript Tutorial
Usama Shaikh:
I had the pleasure of reporting to Anna Elizabeth as a Golang Developer, and I can't speak highly enough of her leadership. She consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and fostered a positive work environment. Her ability to communicate effectively and support her team, especially in a fully remote setting, was invaluable.
Anna has a unique talent for bringing out the best in her team, promoting cross-cultural collaboration, and driving projects forward with clarity. Her dedication and approachable nature made her an inspiring mentor. I truly appreciate her guidance and support, and highly recommend her to any organization looking for a passionate and skilled leader.
- I'm putting together a Go meetup in Philadelphia! Please get in touch on MeetUp if you're interested!