Kendel Chopp

Software Engineer

My passion for programming sparked in 2014 when I downloaded the original Swift textbook to create iOS games. This excitement grew as I developed Minecraft server plugins in Java, eventually guiding me to earn a BS in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin.

Since then, I've built full-stack products across diverse sectors, from managed 401(k) platforms to freight benchmarking to insurance claim payments. I've been fortunate to contribute to teams at every stage, from Series A startups to publicly traded companies.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me on the disc golf course, hiking trails, or exploring new culinary experiences - and sharing them on Beli.

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

Senior Software Engineer @ Tavoro

As an early employee, I am helping shape the future of the product and codebase helping 3PLs manage their warehouses and fulfillment.

TypeScript React Elixir PostgreSQL
April 2024 - Oct 2024

Software Engineer @ Snapsheet

Built, monitored, and maintained solutions to allow insurance carriers to send payments to appropriate parties on claims.

JavaScript React Ruby on Rails AWS Docker MySQL
Nov 2022 - March 2024

Senior Software Engineer @ Isometric Technologies (ISO)

Software Engineer

Shipped a full-stack scorecarding product giving shippers and brokers the ability to benchmark their carriers' performance. I advocated change and helped lay the foundation of best practices, thereby increasing the longevity of the codebase.

TypeScript React Ruby on Rails AWS PostgreSQL
June 2018 - Oct 2022

Software Engineer III @ NextCapital / Goldman Sachs

Software Engineer II

Software Engineer Intern

Crafted comprehensive investor-centric retirement solutions for users, culminating in the company’s acquisition by Goldman Sachs. Along the way, I collaborated closely with other engineers and financial institutions and mentored junior engineers.

JavaScript React Ruby on Rails Node.js AWS MySQL

Projects

July 2023 - Present

Kendisc

Web application for fantasy disc golf and other disc golf related games. Includes real-time updates and statistics for professional disc golf events.

TypeScript React Node.js Firebase PostgreSQL
Sep 2020

Alpaca JS Backtesting

Node.js package created for backtesting Alpaca trading algorithms.

JavaScript Jest Node.js