Connor Eggleston
About Connor Eggleston
Connor Eggleston serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Gridwise, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering leadership, having held various roles at companies such as Shipt and Linq.
Current Role at Gridwise
Connor Eggleston serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Gridwise, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing the engineering operating budget and overseeing the engineering team's operations. His leadership emphasizes autonomy and professional development, aiming to enhance engineer satisfaction and happiness as key components of team success.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before joining Gridwise, Connor Eggleston held several significant engineering leadership roles. He was the Head of Engineering at Linq from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, he served as the Director of Engineering at Shipt from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Shipt also included roles as Software Engineering Manager and Sr. Mobile Developer, where he contributed to various engineering projects over a span of four years.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Connor Eggleston specializes in mobile development using React Native and has experience with event-driven services utilizing Go, Python, and Ruby on Rails, all running on Kubernetes. His technical expertise allows him to structure teams effectively and lead engineering operations, particularly in coordinating cross-functional groups to tackle ambitious challenges.
Educational Background
Connor Eggleston studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a degree in Computer Information Systems. He also obtained a Certificate in Small Business & Entrepreneurship from the same institution. His educational background supports his technical skills and leadership capabilities in the engineering field.
Early Career Experience
Connor began his career as a Software Engineer at Choice Hotels International in 2015, where he worked for five months. He then transitioned to Primitive Logic as a Software Developer from 2015 to 2016. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in engineering leadership and team management.