Alasdair Hurst
About Alasdair Hurst
Alasdair Hurst is a Senior Software Engineer III with extensive experience in software development, primarily at Axway. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Games and Programming Skills from The University of Huddersfield.
Work at Axway
Alasdair Hurst has held multiple positions at Axway, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory within the company. He started as a Software Engineer I in 2016, where he worked for two years until 2018. He then advanced to Software Engineer II from 2018 to 2019, followed by a promotion to Senior Software Engineer I from 2019 to 2021. After a brief period as Senior Software Engineer II from 2021 to 2022, he returned to the role of Senior Software Engineer III in 2022, where he continues to work remotely from the United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Alasdair Hurst earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Games and Programming Skills from The University of Huddersfield, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, he studied Information Technology at Huddersfield New College, achieving a BTEC National Level 3 Diploma from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering and programming, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background
Alasdair Hurst began his career in the technology sector with various roles that included IT support and web design. He worked at Toprank Sport Ltd from 2010 to 2014 in multiple capacities, including IT Support Technician and Graphic Designer. He also gained experience as an IT Field Service Technician at The Health Informatics Service in 2012. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his transition into software engineering roles.
Previous Experience at Appcelerator
Alasdair Hurst worked at Appcelerator as a Full Stack Engineer in two separate periods. His first tenure was from 2014 to 2015 in Mountain View, California, and he returned for a second stint from 2015 to 2016 while working remotely from the United Kingdom. His experience at Appcelerator contributed to his development as a software engineer and expanded his skill set in full-stack development.