Geoff Crittenden
About Geoff Crittenden
Geoff Crittenden is a Software Engineer Technical Lead with extensive experience in developing services and micro-services using GoLang, AWS Lambda, and Kubernetes. He has worked at Enova International since 2016 and has a background in web development, site reliability engineering, and military service as a Naval Officer.
Work at Enova International
Geoff Crittenden has been employed at Enova International since 2016, currently holding the position of Software Engineer Technical Lead. In this role, he is responsible for developing new services and micro-services utilizing technologies such as GoLang, AWS Lambda, and Kubernetes. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Enova from 2014 to 2016, where he contributed to the stability and reliability of the company's software infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Geoff Crittenden has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Digital Cinema Production from DePaul University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Atmospheric, Oceanic & Space Sciences from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, graduating in 2000. Additionally, he attended Dev Bootcamp in 2013, where he focused on Web Development and Software Engineering.
Background in Software Development
Geoff Crittenden's career in software development began with his role as a Web Developer at Dev Bootcamp in 2013. He later worked as a Teaching Assistant at the same institution for five months. In 2014, he gained experience as a Software Apprentice at Big Astronaut. Throughout his career, he has supported a large legacy codebase in Ruby on Rails and integrated vendor software and services to enhance customer experience.
Military Experience
Before entering the technology sector, Geoff Crittenden served in the US Navy from 2000 to 2008. During his eight years of service, he held multiple roles, including Naval Officer, Aviator, and Program Manager. This experience provided him with leadership and management skills that he has applied in his subsequent career in software engineering.
Early Work Experience
Geoff Crittenden's early work experience includes a six-year tenure at Happy Joe's Pizza, where he worked as a Pizza Cook and Delivery Driver from 1993 to 1999. This role contributed to his foundational work ethic and customer service skills.