Don Powell
About Don Powell
Don Powell is a Sr. Software Engineer with extensive experience in both hardware and software engineering, known for his independent learning and consistent project delivery.
Title
Don Powell holds the title of Sr. Software Engineer. His current roles include positions at Epicor / Prelude, Activant Solutions, and Epicor Software Corp as a Sr. Programmer and Sr. Software Engineer.
Career History
Don Powell's extensive career started at Quotron as both a Hardware and Software Engineer from 1980 to 1990. He also provided technical support at Quotron Systems, Inc. Prior to this, he worked at Control Electronics in various roles from 1979 to 1982. His early career includes three years as a butcher at Jones Market from 1976 to 1979.
Education and Expertise
Don Powell studied at DeVry from 1980 to 1984. Over his career, he has demonstrated a unique ability to learn new skills independently, particularly through self-teaching methods using books. His technical expertise spans hardware, PICK programming, and UNIX programming, with each transition marked by filling roles others were reluctant to engage with.
Skills and Work Ethic
Don Powell is recognized for his capability to learn new technologies independently and efficiently. His career is marked by stepping into technical areas that his colleagues were hesitant to embrace, such as PICK and UNIX programming. Despite recognizing the benefits of tutoring, he maintains a preference for self-directed learning. He is also known for his perfect track record in meeting project deadlines.