Will Tait
About Will Tait
Will Tait is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Infrastructure at Flock Freight, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in optimizing build and deployment pipelines using languages such as Python, Go, and Bash.
Work at Flock Freight
Will Tait serves as a Senior Software Engineer in Infrastructure at Flock Freight, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing build and deployment pipelines, aiming to reduce the reliance on Java programming. Instead, he utilizes languages such as Python, Go, and Bash. Tait contributes to the development of tools and automation specifically tailored for engineers at Flock Freight. His work involves exploring new operational patterns to save time and reduce costs, enhancing the overall efficiency of the engineering team.
Previous Experience at Intuit
Before joining Flock Freight, Will Tait worked at Intuit in various software engineering roles. He started as a Software Engineering Intern in 2017, followed by positions as Software Engineer I and II in Quality Tools + Automation from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included developing automation tools and optimizing operational processes. Tait also briefly worked as a Software Engineer II in Operational Data Lake in 2021, contributing to data management solutions.
Education and Expertise
Will Tait earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His education provided a strong foundation in software development and data management. Tait has developed expertise in automating processes related to data storage, software deployment, and monitoring. He actively engages in infrastructure-as-code practices and manages cloud computing environments using AWS and GCP.
Background and Early Career
Tait's early career includes a role as a Lab Assistant for the CS61A course at UC Berkeley from 2015 to 2016. He also interned as a Security Consulting Intern at Integral Partners LLC in 2016. These experiences contributed to his understanding of software engineering principles and security practices, shaping his approach to software development and infrastructure management.