Shawn Downey
About Shawn Downey
Shawn Downey is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, currently employed at Cvent since 2022. He has previously held positions at Research In Motion and Accreon Inc., and has a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of New Brunswick.
Current Role as Principal Software Engineer
Shawn Downey currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Cvent, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading software development projects and overseeing engineering practices within the organization. His extensive experience in software engineering contributes to the development of innovative solutions at Cvent.
Career at Cvent
Shawn Downey has had a significant career at Cvent, where he has worked in various capacities since 2014. He began as a Software Engineer and progressed to Software Engineer II from 2015 to 2017. He then advanced to Senior Software Engineer, a role he held for five years until 2022, before assuming his current position as Principal Software Engineer.
Experience at Research In Motion
Before joining Cvent, Shawn Downey worked at Research In Motion (RIM) as a C++ Software Developer from 2012 to 2014. His tenure at RIM included multiple roles as a Software Developer from 2010 to 2011. His experience at RIM provided him with foundational skills in software development and programming.
Early Career at Accreon Inc.
Shawn Downey began his career as a Junior Developer at Accreon Inc. in 2009. His time at Accreon was brief, lasting three months, but it marked the start of his professional journey in software development. This early experience contributed to his understanding of software engineering principles.
Education and Software Systems Specialization
Shawn Downey studied at the University of New Brunswick, where he achieved a Bachelor of Computer Science with a specialization in Software Systems. His education spanned five years from 2007 to 2012, equipping him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his career in software engineering.