Eric De Simone
About Eric De Simone
Eric De Simone is a software developer with a background in anthropology. He has experience working in various roles, including web development and sales, and currently works at CoverMyMeds, where he leads API integration and mentors junior developers.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Eric De Simone has been employed as a Software Developer at CoverMyMeds since 2022. In this role, he has led the integration of a third-party API that manages patient outreach duties. His responsibilities also include mentoring newer developers in Ruby programming and company-specific practices. Additionally, he composes extensive unit tests using Rspec and Jest, contributing to the overall quality and reliability of the software.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Eric worked as a Web Developer at Vanda Pharmaceuticals from 2019 for a duration of eight months. His experience in this role involved developing web applications and enhancing user interfaces. He also has a background in peer reviewing fellow developers' pull requests, ensuring code cleanliness and efficiency.
Sales and Marketing Background
Eric has a diverse background in sales and marketing. He served as a Sales Intern at Union Beer Distributors for one month in 2014 and worked as a Sales Representative at Great South Bay Brewery for three months in 2017. Additionally, he held the position of Trade Activation Manager at Anheuser-Busch from 2015 to 2017, where he attended Kanban workshops to apply agile methodologies within work teams.
Educational Background
Eric De Simone studied at the State University of New York College at Cortland, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from 2009 to 2014. He also attended the Academy of American Studies from 2005 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a broad perspective that complements his technical skills in software development.