Neil Paterson
About Neil Paterson
Neil Paterson serves as the Director of Software Development at Curve Dental, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held several leadership roles at Brightree and Pisys prior to his current position.
Current Role at Curve Dental
Neil Paterson serves as the Director of Software Development at Curve Dental since 2020. He leads software development teams across multiple locations in Scotland and the USA. In his current role, he utilizes a diverse technology stack that includes dotnet, AWS, PHP, Angular, Typescript, PostgreSQL, and CI/CD. He also leads the Scrum team known as the Slams team, focusing on agile methodologies and team collaboration.
Previous Experience at Brightree
Prior to joining Curve Dental, Neil Paterson held several positions at Brightree. He worked as a Senior Director of Software Engineering from 2018 to 2020 and as Director of Software Engineering from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Brightree also included roles as Software Engineering Manager and Senior Application Developer. His experience at Brightree spanned a total of six years, during which he contributed to various software engineering initiatives.
Early Career at Pisys
Neil Paterson began his career at Pisys, where he worked for a total of seven years. He started as a Software Engineer from 2005 to 2007 and progressed to the role of Senior Software Engineer from 2007 to 2012. His time at Pisys provided him with foundational experience in software development and engineering practices.
Educational Background
Neil Paterson studied at the University of Aberdeen, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from 1998 to 2002. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology from 2002 to 2003. His academic background supports his expertise in software development and engineering.
Team Expansion and Leadership
At Curve Dental, Neil Paterson successfully expanded the Scotland team from a single member to a team of 12 within his first year. He plays a dual role in both the Technical and HR leadership teams, demonstrating his commitment to team growth and development. His leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and effective communication within his teams.