Doug Mc Kay
About Doug Mc Kay
Doug McKay is a Director of Engineering with extensive experience in software engineering management and enterprise software architecture. He has worked at various companies, including ClassPass and Advanced Microgrid Solutions, and possesses expertise in cloud computing, databases, and Agile development.
Current Role at ClassPass
Doug Mc Kay serves as the Director of Engineering at ClassPass, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of innovative solutions within the fitness and wellness industry. His leadership focuses on enhancing the technical capabilities of the organization and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
Previous Experience at ClassPass
Prior to his current role, Doug Mc Kay worked at ClassPass as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year period, he was responsible for managing engineering teams and driving projects that improved the platform's functionality and user experience. His contributions were integral to the company's growth during this time.
Engineering Background
Doug Mc Kay has extensive experience in engineering management, having held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at Advanced Microgrid Solutions as Director of Engineering from 2015 to 2017, and at GridSense Inc. as VP Engineering from 2014 to 2015. His background includes a focus on enterprise software architecture and secure, scalable systems.
Education and Expertise
Doug Mc Kay earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, studying from 1987 to 1990. He possesses expertise in both relational and non-relational databases, including SQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB. His skills extend to cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) development, as well as Agile software development management.
Career Timeline
Doug Mc Kay's career spans over two decades in software engineering and management. He began his career at Schwab Performance Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer, where he worked for 11 years from 2000 to 2011. He then transitioned to various leadership roles, including Director of Software Development at GridSense Inc. from 2011 to 2014 and a brief consultancy at Charles Schwab in 2015.