Kevin Brightwell
About Kevin Brightwell
Kevin Brightwell is a Staff Backend Software Engineer at Faire, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at companies such as Magnet Forensics and Bloomberg LP, and has a strong academic background with both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from The University of Western Ontario.
Work at Faire
Kevin Brightwell has been employed at Faire since 2022, currently holding the position of Staff Backend Software Engineer. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Backend Software Engineer at the same company from 2020 to 2022. Both positions were based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. His work at Faire involves significant contributions to backend systems, leveraging his extensive experience in software development.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Faire, Kevin Brightwell worked at Magnet Forensics as a Software Developer from 2017 to 2019 and later as a Senior Software Developer from 2019 to 2020. His earlier roles included positions at Western University, where he served as a Limited Duties Instructor for a Data Structures and Algorithms course and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for various engineering courses. He also interned at Bloomberg LP and IBM Canada Ltd., gaining diverse experience in software development.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Brightwell earned his Bachelor's Degree from The University of Western Ontario, studying from 2009 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree from the same institution between 2015 and 2017. His academic background is complemented by practical teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Limited Duties Instructor at Western University, where he taught courses related to software engineering and data structures.
Technical Skills and Leadership
Kevin Brightwell possesses a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, gained through years of technical development experience. He has led teams in delivering projects that involve search system infrastructure and file system drivers. His focus on building strong development teams has contributed to the delivery of high-quality products. He has also worked on large-scale marketing systems and data pipelines, showcasing his capability in handling complex software projects.