Austin Grant
About Austin Grant
Austin Grant is a Principal Engineer with extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, having worked for various companies including Boeing and Littler. He holds an MBA and has a strong focus on fostering collaboration between business and technology teams while mentoring others in technical growth.
Work at Cohesion
Austin Grant has been serving as Principal Engineer at Cohesion since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fostering collaboration between business and technology teams throughout the software development life-cycle. He emphasizes delivering technical solutions that are built on strong foundations, ensuring that technology is applied purposefully rather than for its own sake.
Education and Expertise
Austin Grant holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Baker University, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the same institution between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) from Baker University from 2005 to 2007. His education is complemented by specialized training at the South Carolina Fire Academy from 2010 to 2013 and studies at Clemson University from 2013 to 2015.
Professional Background
Austin Grant has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in software engineering and architecture. He worked at Boeing as a Sr. Software Engineer (Contractor) from 2008 to 2009. He held various roles at Littler as Sr. Application Architect from 2018 to 2021, and at Children International as Lead, Sr. Software Engineer from 2013 to 2015. His earlier experience includes positions at Cox Communications, Epiq Systems, and Valorem, where he contributed significantly to software development and technical leadership.
Achievements in Software Engineering
Throughout his career, Austin Grant has specialized in the design and construction of service-oriented and event-driven systems operating on distributed infrastructures. He takes a strategic approach to assist technical teams in overcoming obstacles and mitigating risks. His commitment to mentoring and fostering growth in technical talent has been a hallmark of his professional journey.