Shawn Galante
About Shawn Galante
Shawn Galante serves as the Senior Software Engineering Manager of R&D at ACV Auctions, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various positions at companies such as M&T Bank, HealthNow New York Inc., and Verizon Wireless.
Work at ACV Auctions
Shawn Galante has been employed at ACV Auctions since 2021, where he serves as the Senior Software Engineering Manager of Research and Development. In this role, he collaborates closely with both software and hardware engineering teams to advance the technology utilized in car sales. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of car sales through technological advancements, leading a team that integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence with sensor hardware to innovate car inspection and auction processes.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Shawn Galante held various roles in the technology and finance sectors. He worked at M&T Bank as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2016 and later as a Credit Card Division employee in 2013. He also served as a Senior Automation Engineer at HealthNow New York Inc. from 2016 to 2019 and as a Supervisor of Test Automation and Application Development from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes a role as a Software Engineer at Synacor and as a Supervisor of Test Automation and Build and Release Engineering at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York in 2021.
Educational Background
Shawn Galante has a diverse educational background. He studied at Erie Community College, where he achieved an Associate of Science degree in Information Systems Security from 2007 to 2009. He then attended the State University of New York College at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed his high school education at West Seneca East Senior High School from 1995 to 1999.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Shawn Galante possesses significant technical expertise in software engineering and automation. His experience includes integrating machine learning and artificial intelligence with sensor hardware, focusing on enhancing car inspection and auction processes. He has worked in various engineering capacities, which have equipped him with skills in test automation, application development, and software engineering. His background in both software and hardware engineering enables him to lead projects that advance technology in the automotive sales industry.