William Headrick is a seasoned Full Stack Software Engineer currently serving as the Lead Full Stack Engineer at Paperless Parts, where he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s core platform since its inception. As the first full-time employee, William has leveraged his extensive expertise...
William Headrick is a seasoned Full Stack Software Engineer currently serving as the Lead Full Stack Engineer at Paperless Parts, where he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s core platform since its inception. As the first full-time employee, William has leveraged his extensive expertise in Django, Python, and React to build scalable applications that not only meet but exceed customer expectations. His product-driven approach ensures that every solution he crafts is both simple and effective, ultimately enhancing the user experience.
In his role, William operates as a "player/coach," skillfully balancing the onboarding of new team members with leading a core product team. His leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, enabling his team to tackle complex technical challenges while maintaining momentum on critical initiatives. A notable achievement during his tenure has been spearheading the e-commerce initiative, where he established API connections with major material suppliers such as Thyssenkrupp and Online Metals. This integration has empowered the platform to provide real-time pricing, significantly improving the purchasing process for customers.
William’s technical proficiency extends beyond just coding; he is well-versed in Docker products, SQL, and message queuing with RabbitMQ, which he utilizes to optimize application performance and scalability. His experience with cloud services like Amazon EC2 further enhances the platform's reliability and efficiency. With a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to delivering high-quality software, William Headrick is a driving force behind the innovative solutions at Paperless Parts, making a lasting impact in the industry.
