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Connor Mendenhall is an accomplished software professional with extensive experience at 8th Light since 2013, serving as Director of Software Services and playing critical roles in software development and project management. Mendenhall's leadership in recruiting and mentoring apprentices helped establish a new office in New York. As a tech lead, Mendenhall oversaw significant projects for nonprofit organizations, employing various technical roles and developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda. Early career contributions included optimizing Rails-based APIs, alongside foundational training in test-driven development and agile practices. Additionally, Connor Mendenhall engaged in research on liberalism and tolerance in Turkish politics as a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Fellow. Academic background includes a BA in Economics and International Studies from the University of Arizona, alongside ongoing studies at prestigious Turkish universities.