William Layne
About William Layne
William Layne is a Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in software engineering and experience at Boeing and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
William Layne currently works as a Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, located in Kent, Washington, United States. He has been with the company since 2021. While at BLUE ORIGIN, William utilizes his skills in various software engineering projects, employing his expertise in tools such as EPICS, Atlassian Toolset, Parasoft, and Git.
Previous Experience at Boeing
William Layne worked at Boeing from 2016 to 2021 as a Software Engineer in the Melbourne, Florida Area. During his five-year tenure, he contributed to multiple software engineering projects, enhancing his skills and experience in the field. Additionally, he held a position at Boeing in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area in 2016 for five months, which further solidified his software engineering capabilities.
Teaching and Development Roles at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
William Layne served as a Software Lab Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2015 to 2016 in Daytona Beach. Concurrently, he worked as a Software Developer at the university for one year, starting in 2015. His roles at Embry-Riddle allowed him to impart knowledge and contribute to developing software, bridging academic learning with practical applications.
Educational Background in Software Engineering and Computer Science
William Layne studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2012 to 2016, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software Engineering. Additionally, he completed a Minor in Computer Science during the same period. His comprehensive education provided a solid foundation for his career in software engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
William Layne has expertise in EPICS, a toolkit used for building control systems. He is proficient in the Atlassian Toolset, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket, which are key for project management and collaboration. Additionally, he is skilled in using Parasoft for automated software testing and quality assurance, and Git for version control in his software development projects.