Patrick Hereford
About Patrick Hereford
Patrick Hereford is the Director of Software Engineering at Corvus Insurance, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in civil engineering and entrepreneurial management, with previous roles including Chief Technology Officer at The Sterling Woods Group and Lead Developer at America's Test Kitchen.
Current Role at Corvus Insurance
Patrick Hereford serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Corvus Insurance, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing software development initiatives and leading engineering teams. His experience in technology and engineering management contributes to the company's efforts in enhancing its software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Patrick Hereford held various positions in software development. He worked at America's Test Kitchen as a Lead Developer from 2014 to 2015 and as a Principal Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Senior Director of Technology & Engineering at Forward Financing in 2018 and as Director of Technology and Engineering from 2015 to 2018. His experience includes building and deploying web applications using technologies such as Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
Leadership Roles in Technology
Patrick Hereford has held significant leadership roles in technology throughout his career. He was the Chief Technology Officer at The Sterling Woods Group from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he co-founded HuddleHub, where he worked from 2009 to 2011. His leadership experience includes building teams of varying sizes, ranging from 3 to 27 technical employees, and leading the development of technology partnerships.
Educational Background
Patrick Hereford has a strong educational background in engineering and management. He studied Civil Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at Boston College Carroll School of Management, where he obtained an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he completed his high school education at St. Augustine, where he studied General Studies from 1999 to 2001.
Market Research and Application Development Skills
Patrick Hereford has experience in designing and implementing various forms of market research, including focus groups and survey analysis. He has built and deployed numerous web applications, demonstrating proficiency in technologies such as Elixir. His technical skills and market research experience contribute to his effectiveness in software engineering and project management.