Brent West
About Brent West
Brent West is a Software Engineering Lead at Gecko Robotics, Inc. with over 18 years of experience in software development and testing, specializing in agile methodologies and team management.
Work at Gecko Robotics
Brent West currently serves as the Software Engineering Lead at Gecko Robotics, Inc., a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering teams and overseeing software delivery processes. Prior to his current title, he worked as a Staff Software Engineer at Gecko Robotics from 2022 to 2023. His experience at Gecko Robotics reflects his commitment to advancing technology in the robotics sector.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Brent West has over 18 years of experience in software development and testing. Before joining Gecko Robotics, he worked at Bluecore as a Staff Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. He also held positions at Intent, where he progressed from Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer and People Manager from 2015 to 2020. His background includes significant roles at OppenheimerFunds and Citigroup, where he focused on quality assurance and technical analysis.
Education and Expertise
Brent West earned a Master of Science in Information Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the same institution, completed from 1999 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in software delivery, agile methodologies, and team management.
Background in Quality Assurance
Brent West has a strong foundation in quality assurance, having worked in various roles focused on this area. He served as a Senior Technical Quality Assurance Analyst and later as a Lead Technical Quality Assurance Analyst at OppenheimerFunds from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Quality Analyst and QA Manager at ITG from 2007 to 2009. His experience in quality assurance complements his software engineering skills.