Emily Despas

Emily Despas is a seasoned software development professional with extensive experience in backend development and technology migration. Currently serving as a Senior Backend Developer at Faire, Emily has also held senior developer roles at Flexport and Shopify, focusing on the development of new features and process improvements within complex platforms. Prior experience includes significant contributions as a Principal Software Developer at INVIDI Technologies and as a Senior Software Developer at Mobile Data Technologies, where notable projects involved hardware/software control systems. With a strong foundation in technologies such as Ruby on Rails, Typescript, C#, and MS SQL, Emily also possesses leadership experience as a former President of 1543468 Alberta Ltd. and has engaged in various roles involving software development, documentation, and consulting throughout a diverse career. Emily holds a Diploma in Computer Systems Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and is pursuing a Certificate in Project Leadership from NAIT.