Peter O'Connor

Peter O'Connor is an experienced technology professional currently serving as Director of Platform Engineering at Stack Overflow since April 2022, previously holding roles as Engineering Manager and Senior Software Developer. O'Connor's background includes freelance software engineering from January 2012 to February 2023, focusing on software development and project management. Prior experience includes serving as Lead Software Developer at Carroll County Public Schools, where project design and mentorship of junior developers were key responsibilities, and as a .NET Web App Software Engineer. O’Connor held teaching positions as a Professor of Chemistry and as an AP Chemistry and AP Computer Science Teacher. Academic qualifications include multiple Master's degrees in Computer Science and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Hood College, along with an Associate's degree in General Studies from Hagerstown Community College.