Jason Pickens
About Jason Pickens
Jason Pickens is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering roles across various companies. He has a strong academic background in Computer Science and Information Systems from The University of Auckland and a keen interest in functional programming.
Work at Goodcover
Jason Pickens has been employed at Goodcover as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that software meets both functional and non-functional requirements.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Jason held several roles in software development. He worked at Geneious as a Senior Full Stack Developer for five months in 2020. He also served as a Senior Engineer at Lightbend, Inc. for seven months in 2019. His experience at Biomatters included roles as a Full Stack Developer and Development Team Lead, where he worked on Geneious Prime for eight months in 2019. Additionally, he spent seven years at Orion Health as a Software Engineer.
Educational Background
Jason Pickens completed his secondary education at Kerikeri High School, achieving NCEA Level 3 from 2000 to 2005. He then attended The University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Information Systems, both completed between 2006 and 2009.
Technical Skills and Interests
Jason has a strong interest in functional programming and has self-taught Scala, which has enhanced his programming skills. He has explored reactive programming and systems, focusing on converting complex business requirements into executable algorithms. His aim is to develop not only software systems but also the people and processes involved in software development.
Leadership and Teaching Experience
In addition to his software development roles, Jason has experience in educational settings. He worked as a Lab Demonstrator and Tutor at The University of Auckland in 2008 and 2009, respectively. He also served as Chief Technical Officer at Flow2b for one year, where he likely contributed to leadership and strategic decision-making in technology.