Grant Mcconnaughey
About Grant Mcconnaughey
Grant Mcconnaughey serves as the Director of Engineering at Britecore, where he leads the design of software architecture for multiple products and manages a team of 35 engineers. He has a background in software architecture and engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Sidecar and Intuitive Web Solutions.
Current Role as Director of Engineering
Grant Mcconnaughey serves as the Director of Engineering at Britecore since 2019. In this role, he manages a division of 35 engineers across five teams. His responsibilities include focusing on productivity and engagement within the teams. He also collaborates directly with product management to gather client requirements and build roadmaps for the engineering teams.
Previous Experience at Britecore
Before becoming the Director of Engineering, Grant worked at Britecore as a Software Architect from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he led the design of software architecture for four distinct products: Lines, Quote, Policies, and Partner Integrations. His work contributed to the development and enhancement of these key software solutions.
Professional Background in Software Development
Grant has a diverse background in software development. He worked as a Software Architect at Sidecar from 2015 to 2016 and as a Software Engineer II at Intuitive Web Solutions from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he held the position of Programmer Analyst at Missouri Southern State University in 2013. His early career included a role as a Student Technician at the same university from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Qualifications
Grant Mcconnaughey studied at Missouri Southern State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science from 2012 to 2014. He also attended Crowder College, achieving an Associate's degree in General Studies from 2010 to 2011. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in engineering and software development.
Leadership and Mentorship
In his current role, Grant mentors engineering managers to enhance their leadership skills and team productivity. He specializes in removing team roadblocks to ensure optimal productivity levels, which is essential for maintaining high performance within the engineering division.