Mitch A.
About Mitch A.
Mitch A. is a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead at Brightside Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held positions at Pearson VUE, OneMain, and Springbuk®.
Work at Brightside Health
Mitch A. has been employed at Brightside Health since 2021, initially serving as a Senior Software Engineer. In 2023, he advanced to the role of Senior Software Engineer - Tech Lead. In this position, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency by implementing new features in a Ruby on Rails web application. His contributions are aimed at improving the overall functionality and user experience of the platform.
Previous Experience at Pearson VUE
Before joining Brightside Health, Mitch A. worked at Pearson VUE from 2018 to 2021 as a Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer - Developer Lead. During his tenure, he led the development of an Electron application designed to facilitate remote test-taking in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. He also played a key role in implementing remote proctoring capabilities to enhance the remote test-taking software.
Education and Expertise
Mitch A. studied at Ball State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2015. He then attended the Turing School of Software & Design, completing a program in Computer Software Engineering in 2015. Currently, he is pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, which he began in 2024.
Career Path and Development
Mitch A. has a diverse career in software engineering, having worked at various organizations. He began his career at OneMain as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016. He then spent a year at Springbuk® from 2017 to 2018 before returning to Pearson VUE. His experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities, showcasing his development from a Software Engineer to a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead.