Max Goldfarb's Resume

Work Experience

Software Engineer III

Remote, USA

GitHub

Apr 2024 - Present

Software Engineer on the Actions, Observability Experience & Copilot teams at GitHub. Architected and shipped Copilot Free & Copilot Pro+ to 15M+ users and built the foundational consumption billing framework that powers GitHub's AI monetization strategy.

Achievements
  • Architected developed and maintain the foundational consumption billing framework that powers GitHub's AI monetization strategy
  • Develop intuitive experiences that enhance end-user access and accelerate revenue growth for Copilot
  • Maintain and improve the billing, licensing/access, and settings for Copilot
  • Embedded with teams to help them instrument their services as well as adopt & adhere to observability best practices
  • Improved the usability & effectiveness of Datadog APM & trace metrics
  • Leveraged GitHub paved path language skills to provide SDKs that meet GitHub's observability needs
  • Contributed to continuous deployment process features for GitHub Actions
Technologies
GoRubyRailsTypeScriptReact

Software Engineer III - Salesforce

Remote, USA

GitHub

Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

Principal contributor and Salesforce platform engineer at GitHub, architecting custom CI/CD workflows, developing enterprise features in Apex/LWC, building critical system integrations, and managing the broader Business Systems application ecosystem.

Achievements
  • Designed & developed solutions & new features in Apex, LWC, JavaScript, Node, TypeScript, Python & Bash
  • Contributed to and maintained GitHub's custom CI/CD workflow built on GitHub Workflows & Actions
  • Created and maintained an open source CI/CD pipeline for Salesforce development
  • Represented GitHub at as a speaker at the 20th Anniversary of Salesforce's Dreamforce conference (2022)
  • Facilitated integrations between Salesforce & other systems
  • Configured, implemented & maintained code formatters, linters and pre-commit hooks in multiple Business Systems repos
Technologies
ApexLightning Web ComponentsNode.jsTypeScriptBashGitHub Actions

Salesforce Developer & Security Champion

Boston, MA

GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)

Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

Achievements
  • Designed, developed & maintained Apex, JavaScript, LWC, web applications & other technologies to construct customized solutions that supported business requirements & drove key business decisions
  • Developed, evaluated, installed & optimized 3rd party tools & custom integrations
  • Resolved, logged & tracked issues in Jira while providing application users & admins with full stack development support
  • Led the Business Application team's Security Development Lifecycle activities & PoC for Security related questions
  • Worked closely with business leadership responding to & identifying solvable challenges with system & process improvements while leading discovery, delivery & communication of changes to the business
Technologies
ApexLightning Web ComponentsJavaScriptPythonFlaskCloudflare

Salesforce Admin/Developer & Junior Business Analyst

Westport, CT

Zaelab

Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

Achievements
  • Configured Salesforce to be an efficient tool with accurate data to support Finance & Operations, Delivery, & Sales/Marketing teams by implementing solutions to improve usability & reliability
  • Responded to ad hoc requests & managed the backlog of user stories & bugs related to Salesforce in Jira
  • Defined user stories, requirements, project scope & objectives guaranteeing technical feasibility for SAP Hybris projects
  • Maintained web environments by performing system monitoring, analysis & troubleshooting
Technologies
ApexVisualforceAura ComponentsSalesforceSAP HybrisJira

Education

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Aug 2014 - May 2018GPA: 3.2

Developed strong foundational programming while learning the important role of information systems in organizations, from the use of information technology for strategic decision-making and competitive advantage, to effective and efficient electronic business and e-commerce strategies.

Achievements
  • Dean's List
  • Student Ambassador at the Quinnipiac App Development Lab
  • CIS Capstone Project Manager
Key Courses
Systems Analysis and DesignProgramming With PythonDatabase Programming and DesignIT Project ManagementData Visualization
Activities
  • Computer Information Systems Club
  • Quinnipiac App Development Lab
  • Executive Board Member of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (Eta Omicron)

Certifications

JavaScript Programming

Cornell University

Issued: Aug 2022

Demonstrates comprehensive JavaScript programming expertise from foundational syntax to advanced web development. Validates ability to build interactive web elements including forms and image galleries, implement asynchronous programming patterns, utilize modern JavaScript libraries, and develop progressive web applications with offline functionality. This certification confirms strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in creating dynamic, user-centric web experiences.

Credential ID:N/AVerify →
Skills
JavaScriptAsynchronous ProgrammingProgressive Web AppsDOM ManipulationEvent HandlingJavaScript LibrariesOffline FunctionalityWeb FormsInteractive UI Development

Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II

Salesforce

Issued: Apr 2021

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the programmatic capabilities of the Salesforce platform and data modeling to develop complex business logic and interfaces

Credential ID:22017914Verify →
Skills
ApexLightning Web ComponentsAura ComponentsVisualforceJavaScriptCSSSecurityData ModelingScalability

Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I

Salesforce

Issued: Feb 2020

Demonstrates fundamental programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform to develop custom business logic and interfaces to extend Salesforce using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components

Credential ID:20917226Verify →
Skills
ApexVisualforceLightning Web ComponentsJavaScriptCSSObject-Oriented Programming