Ren Blackard
About Ren Blackard
Ren Blackard is a Senior Software Engineer at Cvent in McLean, Virginia, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from James Madison University, where he also served as a Research Assistant and Teacher Assistant.
Work at Cvent
Ren Blackard currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Cvent, a role he has held since 2023. He works in a hybrid capacity from McLean, Virginia. Prior to this position, he was employed as a Software Engineer II at Cvent from 2018 to 2023, accumulating five years of experience in software development within the company.
Education and Expertise
Ren Blackard earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from James Madison University. His studies took place from 2014 to 2018. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Background
Before joining Cvent, Ren Blackard gained valuable experience at James Madison University. He worked as a Research Assistant from 2015 to 2016, contributing to academic projects. Additionally, he served as a Teacher Assistant from 2017 to 2018, where he supported faculty and students in the Computer Science department.