About

Jonathan Rhodes is a seasoned tech leader with over 15 years of experience building software organizations and designing, developing, and deploying distributed systems. Currently working as a Software Engineer, Backend at Mercari, he possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in his field. Prior to his current role, Jonathan served as the Vice President of Engineering at Ampd, a company that offers ad automation toolkit to put Google Ads to work for businesses. He was responsible for the overall engineering operations, ensuring the company's growth and success. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in developing key technologies such as Go, React, GraphQL, Python, Proto3/gRPC, Postgres, Kubernetes, and GCP. Before joining Ampd, Jonathan worked as a Principal Software Engineer at the same company, where he developed and deployed distributed systems and led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Jonathan holds a BS/MEng in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he gained a strong foundation in software engineering. He has also built an impressive tech stack that includes expertise in Software Engineering, Backend, Python, Kubernetes, Postgres, and GCP. With 14.35 years of relevant experience, Jonathan is a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional who is passionate about building and delivering innovative software solutions. He is a valuable asset to any organization and possesses the leadership skills necessary to drive success in any tech-driven company.