Aaron Black
About Aaron Black
Aaron Black is a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley. He has worked at notable companies including Spotify and Gather, contributing to various software engineering roles over several years.
Work at Gather
Aaron Black has been employed at Gather as a Senior Software Engineer since 2024. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering. His position at Gather follows a notable career in the tech industry, where he has honed his skills in various engineering roles.
Previous Experience at Spotify
Before joining Gather, Aaron Black worked at Spotify for four years, from 2020 to 2024. He held the position of Senior Software Engineer during his tenure in Denver, Colorado. Prior to this role, he was a Software Engineer at Spotify from 2019 to 2020 in New York, New York. His experience at Spotify involved significant contributions to software development projects.
Experience at 1stdibs.com
Aaron Black has a history of working at 1stdibs.com, where he served as a Frontend Engineer from 2017 to 2018. He later advanced to the role of Senior Frontend Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His work at 1stdibs.com took place in New York, New York, where he focused on frontend development and user interface design.
Background in Web Development
Aaron Black began his career in web development at Complex Networks, where he worked as a Web Developer from 2015 to 2017. This role provided him with foundational skills in web technologies and development practices, contributing to his later success in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Black studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from 2007 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with critical thinking and analytical skills, which he applies in his software engineering roles.