About

Luke Pommersheim is a Senior Software Engineer at Wistia with almost 10 years of relevant experience. He is a tech enthusiast who believes in the power of the web and is passionate about creating, contributing to, and learning from it. Luke is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he studied Social Thought and Political Economy. He also attended the University of Copenhagen, where he studied Sociology, and the Copenhagen School of Design & Technology, where he studied Multimedia Design & Communication. At Wistia, Luke is the Tech Lead for the Wistia Video & Audio Player, Channels. He focuses on player UI, performance, accessibility, playback, and video SEO, and works heavily with the company's CDNs and caching strategy. He has experience working with React, JS, and CoffeeScript in the Wistia app and video player, as well as with Rails on the backend of the app. Luke's past roles at Wistia include Engineer and Front End Engineer, where he managed several aspects of Wistia's marketing pages. Luke is a skilled software engineer with a strong background in both frontend and backend development. He is proficient in Ruby and has experience working with various web technologies. He is a quick learner and has a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies. In addition to his technical skills, Luke is an excellent communicator and collaborator, making him an asset to any team. Outside of work, Luke loves burritos and enjoys spending time with his family. He is an avid learner and is always looking for new opportunities to grow and develop his skills. With almost 10 years of relevant experience and a passion for the web, Luke is a valuable asset to any team looking for a skilled and enthusiastic engineer.