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Hi, my name is

Mason Lancaster.

I build things for the web.

I’m a software engineer who is addicted to learning and delights in collaborating. I love bringing ideas to glorious, pixel-perfect, full-stack fruition.

About Me

I’m a highly motivated, detail-oriented software engineer who is addicted to learning and delights in collaborating. I love bringing ideas to pixel-perfect full-stack fruition through innovative solutions to challenging issues. I currently work as a software engineer in higher education, developing full stack solutions for a variety of stakeholders with a special focus on Workday, Java, and AWS. With a background in education, tech, and customer service, I have a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration which I leverage to deliver excellent software products that enrich lives.

In other news, I like coffee, riding my bike 🚴🏻‍♂️ painfully long distances, and researching, publishing, and teaching in the humanities (that other world!). But for things more relevant to coding, check out my repos or the links below.

Here are a few technologies I’ve been working with recently:

  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate
  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • React
  • Workday Pro (Studio + Integrations)
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • Django
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • Tailwind
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Where I’ve Worked

Software Engineer @ Point Loma Nazarene University

May 2023 – Present

  • Spearheaded technical implementation of a complex third-party system involving cross-functional stakeholders, significantly enhancing student experience through streamlined services and robust data protection
  • Optimized and maintained numerous in-house systems, utilizing tools such as Java, Python, SQL, and a host of AWS services, resulting in a marked increase in security and operational efficiency for university
  • Engineered critical components to ensure seamless continuity of Student Success platform despite major provider data structure changes
  • Secured certifications as AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Workday Pro Integrations Administration and Studio Pro, showcasing rapid mastery of complex development platforms and tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently learn new tools and take on new engineering challenges to successful completion

Some Things I’ve Built
(that are publicly available)

Other Noteworthy Projects

Where I’ve Learned (Formally)

Software Engineering Immersive @ General Assembly, Remote

September 2022 – December 2022

Full stack software engineering immersive student in an intensive, twelve-week, 450+ hour program focused on product development fundamentals, object-oriented programming, MVC frameworks, data modeling, and team collaboration strategies.

What’s Next?

Get In Touch

Whether you are interested in working together or just want to say hi, I’d love to hear from you!