Gerrit Van Esch is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in backend and full-stack development. Currently serving as a Backend Product Software Engineer at Dropbox since August 2022, Gerrit successfully rearchitected a core backend service, achieving over a 50% reduction in p75 latency and enhancing resiliency for increased traffic. Prior experience at Tracx Systems Ltd includes roles as Principal Software Engineer and Lead Software Engineer, where Gerrit significantly improved API response times, optimized code, and implemented quality checks that reduced support issues by over 50%. In addition to technical accomplishments, Gerrit has also contributed to business strategy and mentored team members. Gerrit's earlier roles include a significant IT Contractor position at the Rick Hansen Foundation, where a complex data migration was successfully executed. Educational credentials include Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia and The University of Lethbridge.
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