Austin Curtis
About Austin Curtis
Austin Curtis is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and technical support, currently working at brightwheel. He has held various roles at companies such as TrueAccord, WP Engine, and Shippo, and he advocates for writing tests and documentation to improve development processes.
Work at Brightwheel
Austin Curtis currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Brightwheel, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions, focusing on backend systems. His expertise in Ruby on Rails and Postgres is instrumental in the core backend team, where he collaborates with other engineers to build efficient and scalable applications.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Brightwheel, Austin Curtis worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Shippo from 2021 to 2023. His career in software engineering began at TrueAccord, where he served as a Software Engineer for one year in 2020. Prior to that, he gained significant experience at WP Engine, where he held various positions, including Software Engineer and Technical Support roles, from 2014 to 2019.
Technical Support Experience
Austin Curtis has a solid background in technical support, having worked at Hostgator.com in multiple roles, including Technical Support II and Support Manager, from 2012 to 2014. He also held positions at WP Engine as Technical Support I and II between 2014 and 2016. His experience in technical support has provided him with a strong foundation in customer service and problem-solving skills.
Education and Expertise
Austin Curtis studied Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin from 2009 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in software engineering. He advocates for writing tests and documentation to enhance development speed and emphasizes the importance of compassionate transparency in building successful relationships within teams.
Career Timeline
Austin Curtis has built a diverse career in the tech industry, starting with his role at Hostgator.com in 2012. He progressed through various positions at WP Engine, where he spent several years in technical support and software engineering roles. His experience at TrueAccord and Shippo further solidified his expertise before he joined Brightwheel in 2023 as a Senior Software Engineer.