Kevin Jacyna
About Kevin Jacyna
Kevin Jacyna is the Founder of Circleback, a position he has held since 2023 in San Francisco, California. He has a diverse background in software engineering and product management, with previous roles at notable companies including Tableau Software and Microsoft.
Work at Circleback
Kevin Jacyna serves as the Founder of Circleback, a position he has held since 2023. Based in San Francisco, California, he has been instrumental in establishing the company and driving its vision forward. His role involves overseeing various aspects of the business, from product development to strategic planning.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to founding Circleback, Kevin Jacyna worked at Tableau Software for four years, where he progressed from Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer. His tenure at Tableau included two years as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and another two years as a Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023. He also completed internships at Microsoft and Tableau, gaining valuable experience in software development.
Educational Background
Kevin Jacyna studied at The University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Computer Science from 2015 to 2018. He also attended the University of Lethbridge for a year, focusing on Fine and Studio Arts, and studied Business/Commerce at the University of Calgary for a year, achieving another Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree.
App Development Projects
Kevin has developed several applications, including 'Circle Match: Brain Strain' and 'Cashoo', both available on iTunes and the Apple App Store, respectively. He also worked on a Microsoft Hololens project that received media attention, being featured in a CBC News article highlighting UBC students' innovative use of holograms in education.
Internship Experience
Kevin gained early professional experience through various internships. He worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Microsoft in 2017 for four months and as a Software Engineer Intern at Tableau Software in 2018 for seven months. Additionally, he held an Associate Product Manager Intern position at Scotiabank in 2017 for seven months, contributing to his diverse skill set.