Ian Lancaster
About Ian Lancaster
Ian Lancaster is a Staff Software Engineer at BuildOps, where he has held various engineering roles since 2020. He has a diverse background in software development and marketing, with experience at multiple companies and a solid educational foundation in business and software engineering.
Current Role at BuildOps
Ian Lancaster currently holds the position of Staff Software Engineer at BuildOps, where he has been employed since 2024. This role follows a progression of positions within the company, showcasing his growth and expertise in software engineering.
Previous Positions at BuildOps
Ian Lancaster has held multiple roles at BuildOps, starting as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He then served as Engineering Lead / Software Engineer for five months in 2021, followed by two years as Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2023. He transitioned to Sr Software Engineer II for one year before his current role as Staff Software Engineer.
Professional Experience Before BuildOps
Before joining BuildOps, Ian Lancaster worked at several organizations. He was a Full Stack Software Engineer at Dev IQ from 2018 to 2019 and at Alterra Mountain Company in 2019. He also served as a Senior Frontend Developer at E*TRADE in 2020. His earlier experience includes roles at C1 Partners as an Online Marketing Intern and Account Manager, Web Designer, & SEO Specialist.
Educational Background
Ian Lancaster studied at the University of Colorado Denver, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education at the Turing School of Software & Design, completing a program in Front End Engineering, focusing on technologies such as JavaScript, React, and Node, from 2016 to 2017.
Skills and Technologies
Ian Lancaster has developed a diverse skill set in software engineering. His expertise includes proficiency in JavaScript, React, Redux, Node, and Express, among others. He has experience with various frameworks and tools, which he applied in his roles across different companies.