Garrett Bidwell
About Garrett Bidwell
Garrett Bidwell is a Senior Software Engineer at Credit Karma, where he has contributed to the development of the company's free tax product. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked for several notable companies including Yahoo! and Wells Fargo.
Work at Credit Karma
Garrett Bidwell has been employed at Credit Karma as a Senior Software Engineer since 2016. He contributes to the development of the company's free tax product, managing tasks that range from product design to deployment and support. In his role, he is involved in technology selection, ensuring the adoption of advanced tools and practices. He is part of a small team in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on creating innovative financial technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Credit Karma, Garrett Bidwell held several positions in software engineering. He worked at Yahoo! Search Marketing as a Senior Software Engineer from 2004 to 2006. He also served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at PacketVideo Corp. from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he was a Senior Software Engineer at Fair Isaac Corporation from 2001 to 2004 and at ID Analytics, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. His experience spans various roles and companies, contributing to his expertise in software development.
Education and Expertise
Garrett Bidwell holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Montana, which he attended from 1993 to 1996. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and technology development.
Career Timeline
Garrett Bidwell's career spans several companies and roles in the technology sector. He began as a Senior Software Engineer at Fair Isaac Corporation from 2001 to 2004, followed by a year at Metron, Inc. as a Senior Analyst from 1999 to 2000. He then worked at Yahoo! Search Marketing from 2004 to 2006 before moving to ID Analytics, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. After that, he served as an Application Systems Engineer at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2016, before joining Credit Karma.