George Dixon
About George Dixon
George Dixon is a Principal Software Engineer and Tech Lead with a diverse background in software engineering and quality assurance. He has worked for several companies, including Swrve, Mustard, and Global-e, and has a strong interest in integrating technology with finance and business solutions.
Work at Global-e
George Dixon currently serves as Principal Software Engineer and Tech Lead at Global-e, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading software engineering projects and overseeing technical development. His experience in various engineering roles contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Global-e, George Dixon worked at Esports Technologies as Engineering Lead from 2020 to 2022. He also held positions at Mustard as Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Lead for eight months in 2019, and at Swrve as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. His career began with an internship at Swrve in 2016.
Background in Quality Assurance
George Dixon has a background in quality assurance, having worked as a QA Tester at VMC for ten months in 2013. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in software testing and quality control, which complements his software engineering skills.
Education and Expertise
George Dixon studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms. He also earned an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Games Development from the Institute of Technology, Carlow, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and gaming technology.
Entrepreneurial Experience
George Dixon founded Workora, where he served as Founder from 2016 to 2020. His entrepreneurial experience reflects his interest in integrating technology with business solutions. This venture allowed him to apply his technical skills in a business context.