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Luigi Poole

Full Stack Senior Engineering Manager

Victoria, BC, Canada
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Leadership Philosophy

I believe that great software is built by great teams. My career has been defined by a commitment to transforming innovative ideas into tangible results, but my true passion lies in leadership. I take pride in mentoring engineers, unlocking their potential, and creating environments where they can thrive. By aligning individual growth with our collective mission, I ensure we not only meet our deadlines and budgets but do so with a motivated, cohesive unit.

Work Experience

    Change.org
    Hybrid
    Remote

    2024 - Present

    Senior Engineering Manager

    I lead engineering for Change.Vote, overseeing the platform's architecture and delivery. My technical focus includes architecting a proprietary agentic framework for high-volume data ingestion and provenance.

    I also drive the technical strategy for integrating LLMs and agentic patterns, establishing the standards for how we build and scale AI-native products.

    React
    Next.js
    LLM
    AI
    ETL
    Postgres
    Prisma
    Node.js
    GraphQL
    Docker
    CI/CD

    MetaLab
    Hybrid
    Remote

    2022 - 2024

    Engineering Lead (L1) → (L3)

    Led multiple cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles, from initial planning to successful delivery. Collaborated extensively with Product Managers, Designers, and QA teams to integrate innovative solutions while maintaining high-quality standards. Promoted from L1 to L3 Engineering Lead within two years.

    Developed products for clients including Tenet, SYKY, Feeld, Electronic Arts, Claim, and The Atlantic.

    React
    React Native
    Next.js
    Nest.js
    Node.js
    GraphQL
    Firebase
    Prisma
    Postgres
    AWS
    Docker
    CI/CD

    Reelgood
    Hybrid
    Remote

    2016 - 2022

    Senior Software Developer → Engineering Lead

    Led development of all web-based products including the main web application and TV Application Suite (FireTV, AndroidTV, LG, and native builds). Grew from individual contributor to Engineering Lead, establishing best practices and architecture patterns that scaled across multiple platforms.

    React
    React Native
    Node.js
    TypeScript
    JavaScript
    AWS
    CI/CD
    Cordova
    TV Platforms (LG WebOS, Android TV, Fire TV)
    ETL Pipelines & Data Ingestion
    REST APIs
    Database Design

    The Decentralized Library of Alexandria
    Remote

    2015 - 2016

    Contract Software Developer

    Developed desktop application and native dependencies for the decentralized content distribution platform, working extensively with native modules and cross-platform technologies.

    Electron
    JavaScript
    Node.js
    Native Modules
    Cross-platform Development
    P2P Networking

    VPN.ht
    Remote

    2015 - 2015

    Contract Software Developer

    Built desktop VPN application with native dependencies, focusing on cross-platform compatibility and secure networking functionality.

    Electron
    JavaScript
    Node.js
    Native Modules
    Cross-platform Development
    Network Programming

Kind Words

Thoughts from the talented teams and leaders I've had the privilege to build with.

"Luigi has a breadth and depth in software engineering that allows him to tackle any problem. He's a smart, strategic, and rational engineer who can see the forest through the trees on any development project. Luigi and I have worked together to build everything from complex mobile and web applications to highly polished marketing sites filled with motion and interaction. He's an invaluable engineering leader who knows how to rally a team behind a cause."

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Wesley Yu

Executive Director of Engineering, Metalab

Managed Luigi directly

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
React/React Native/Next.js
Node.js
GraphQL/Nest.js
Postgres/Prisma
AWS
Firebase
Docker
CI/CD
Monitoring & Observability
Performance Optimization
Security Best Practices
System Architecture
API Design

Volunteer & Community

Firefighter