James Hutchison
About James Hutchison
James Hutchison is a Staff Software Engineer at Carta, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software development and project management, focusing on automation and risk management.
Work at Carta
James Hutchison has been employed at Carta as a Staff Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on automating repetitive tasks to enhance project efficiency. His work contributes to the development of solutions that streamline operations within the company. Carta, known for its equity management and ownership tracking services, benefits from Hutchison's expertise in software engineering and project management.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Hutchison held several roles in software engineering. He worked at Micron Technology as a QA Engineer from 2007 to 2012, where he focused on quality assurance processes. He then served as a Software Engineer at ePrize for one year, followed by a role as a Software Development Engineer at Microsoft for eight months in 2014. Hutchison later became the Lead Software Development Engineer at Zonar Systems from 2015 to 2017, before transitioning to Premise Data as Lead Software Engineer from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
James Hutchison earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Washington State University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering. Hutchison specializes in Full Stack development, utilizing technologies such as Python/Django, React, and PostgreSQL. He is also involved in Docker and Continuous Integration (CI) practices, which are essential for modern software development.
Project Management Focus
In his roles, Hutchison prioritizes risk management and bug hazard minimization within project management. His approach aims to ensure that software projects are delivered with high quality and reliability. By focusing on these aspects, he contributes to the overall success of the projects he is involved in, enhancing both team performance and product outcomes.