Linnea Huxford is a Principal Software Architect at Alley who specializes in enterprise WordPress solutions with focus on technical strategy, security, and scalability. She is a WordPress core contributor and backend focused software developer. Prior to Alley, Linnea was a freelance WordPress plugin developer where she solved challenging integration issues, like integrating WordPress with the Amazon Product Advertising API. Linnea loves solving problems and using the scientific method to debug tricky issues. Outside of work, Linnea enjoys birding, bike riding, photography, and spending time with family. Linnea graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in neuroscience and behavior. She is located near Astoria, Oregon.