Bill Simpson
About Bill Simpson
Bill Simpson is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and consulting. He has worked for various companies, including Blackbaud, CGI, and Aquent, where he has contributed to backend solutions, automated testing, and talent recruitment processes.
Work at Aquent
Bill Simpson has been employed at Aquent as a Senior Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has developed a high-performance backend solution for custom reporting facilities, which ensures near-real-time results when querying large data sets. He collaborates with product owners to identify trends and propose solutions that enhance Aquent's talent recruiting process. Additionally, he works with the test automation team to improve automated test coverage and accuracy using Selenium and Ruby. His responsibilities also include providing on-call support for production environments on AWS and Google Cloud Platform, managing production releases, and utilizing PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and Tomcat.
Previous Experience at Blackbaud
Before joining Aquent, Bill Simpson worked at Blackbaud as a Developer Solutions Specialist from 2005 to 2007. During his two-year tenure, he contributed to the development of software solutions tailored to meet the needs of clients in the nonprofit sector. His experience at Blackbaud laid the foundation for his future roles in software engineering and development.
Experience at Summa Technologies
Bill Simpson held multiple positions at Summa Technologies. He served as a Technical Consultant from 2014 to 2017, where he worked in Pittsburgh, PA, for three years. He also briefly worked as a Senior Technical Consultant in 2017 for four months in Asheville, North Carolina. His roles involved providing technical expertise and consulting services to clients, enhancing their software solutions and operational efficiency.
Career at CGI
From 2017 to 2019, Bill Simpson worked at CGI as a Senior Consultant in Asheville, North Carolina. In this position, he provided consulting services and technical solutions to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering. His work at CGI contributed to his professional development and prepared him for his current role at Aquent.
Educational Background
Bill Simpson studied at Western Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 2000 to 2004. His education provided him with a solid foundation in programming, software development, and technical problem-solving, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.