James Mc Ginley
About James Mc Ginley
James McGinley is the Manager of Software Development Engineering at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various positions in notable companies and developed expertise in back-end technologies and cloud solutions.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
James Mc Ginley has been serving as the Manager of Software Development Engineering at Wizards of the Coast since 2021. In this role, he oversees software development projects and manages engineering teams in Renton, Washington. His tenure at Wizards of the Coast follows a previous position as a Senior Software Engineer at the same company from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to various software development initiatives.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Wizards of the Coast, James Mc Ginley worked at several notable companies. He served as a Senior Platform Engineer at uGen World for one year in 2017-2018. Prior to that, he was a Senior Web Developer at Motiga, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience includes roles at Intuit, where he worked as a Software Engineer II and later as a Senior Software Engineer, and at Veoh Networks as a Flash Developer.
Education and Expertise
James Mc Ginley studied at The Art Institute of California-San Diego, focusing on Web Design and Web Development, and earned a degree in Interactive Media from 2004 to 2006. He possesses expertise in various back-end technologies, including Python, Go, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Additionally, he is experienced with cloud and container technologies such as AWS, Docker, and Ansible.
Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, James Mc Ginley has contributed to the development of marketing content for major brands, including Intuit's Quicken and TurboTax, Oakley, Nickelodeon, and Mitsubishi Electric. He has also been involved in platform development for games such as Gigantic and Q.U.I.R.K., showcasing his ability to blend technical skills with creative projects.