Steve Magoun
About Steve Magoun
Steve Magoun serves as the VP of Engineering at Abridge, where he focuses on developing technology that aids users in understanding medical advice. His leadership style is characterized by compassion, humility, pragmatism, and effectiveness, and he has previously held engineering roles at Canonical Ltd. and edX.
Current Role at Abridge
Steve Magoun serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Abridge, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing technology that aids users in understanding and adhering to medical advice. His leadership is characterized by a compassionate and pragmatic approach, which fosters effective collaboration within engineering teams.
Previous Experience at edX
Before joining Abridge, Steve Magoun worked at edX as the Engineering Director from 2014 to 2019. During his five-year tenure, he led engineering initiatives that contributed to the platform's growth and effectiveness in delivering educational resources. His leadership during this period helped shape the engineering practices at edX.
Experience at Canonical Ltd.
Steve Magoun has a history of working at Canonical Ltd., where he held multiple roles. He served as the Engineering Manager from 2007 to 2013 for six years, and later as the Director of Commercial Engineering for one year from 2013 to 2014. His work at Canonical involved overseeing engineering teams and delivering products to prominent customers, including leading universities and multinational OEMs.
Educational Background
Steve Magoun studied at Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. His studies spanned from 1996 to 2000, providing him with a solid foundation in technology and engineering principles that he has applied throughout his career.
Leadership Style
Peers describe Steve Magoun's leadership style as compassionate, humble, pragmatic, and effective. This approach has enabled him to successfully lead engineering teams and deliver impactful products, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.