Craig Meinschein
About Craig Meinschein
Craig Meinschein is a Senior Software Engineer at Fortra, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held positions at Tripwire and Portland State University.
Work at Fortra
Craig Meinschein has been employed at Fortra as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. He operates out of Portland, Oregon, where he contributes to software development projects. His role involves applying his extensive engineering skills to enhance software solutions.
Previous Experience at Tripwire
Before joining Fortra, Craig worked at Tripwire for nearly two years. He held the position of Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022, following a four-year tenure as Software Engineer 2 from 2017 to 2021, and an earlier role as Software Engineer 1 from 2015 to 2017. His time at Tripwire involved progressive responsibilities in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Craig Meinschein studied at Portland State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from 2009 to 2014. He also attended the University of Oregon for a year, focusing on Linguistics, and studied at the University of Washington in the same field from 2004 to 2007. This educational background supports his expertise in software engineering.
Background in IT Support
Craig has a background in IT support, having worked at Portland State University in various roles. He served as a Helpdesk Student Coordinator from 2009 to 2011, a Windows System Administrator from 2012 to 2015, and a Client Systems Technician for a brief period in 2011. These positions provided him with foundational skills in system administration and technical support.