Colan Dray
About Colan Dray
Colan Dray is a Senior Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering roles across various companies, including OSIsoft and Dremio. He has a strong focus on process improvement, mentorship, and quality in his work.
Current Role at Dremio
Colan Dray currently holds the position of Senior Staff Software Engineer at Dremio, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he continues to contribute to the company's software development initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in engineering and software design. His focus includes enhancing the functionality and performance of Dremio's data solutions.
Previous Experience at Dremio
Before his current role, Colan Dray served as a Senior Software Engineer at Dremio from 2021 to 2022 and as a Staff Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. During his time at Dremio, he played a key role in the development of Dremio Arctic and Project Nessie, which aimed at creating a git-for-data solution. His contributions have been integral to advancing Dremio's product offerings.
Professional Background
Colan Dray has a diverse professional background in software engineering and technology. He worked at OSIsoft as a Senior Software Developer from 2018 to 2021 and as a Product Support Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles include an engineering position at rLoop Incorporated and a technologist role at Kerry, where he focused on taste innovation. His career reflects a strong foundation in both software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Colan Dray earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His education provided him with a solid technical foundation, which he has applied throughout his career. He possesses a strong passion for process improvement, mentorship, and documentation, emphasizing quality, precision, and transparency in his work.
Technical Contributions and Skills
Colan Dray has demonstrated a deep understanding of product development and a customer-focused mindset throughout his career. His technical contributions include significant involvement in projects aimed at improving data management solutions. His skills in software engineering are complemented by his commitment to process improvement and effective documentation practices.