Calum Webb
About Calum Webb
Calum Webb is a Software Engineer currently working in the Backend Core Team at Hightouch in Los Angeles, California. He has a diverse background in software engineering and financial analysis, with experience at several notable companies including Stripe and Tapcart.
Work at Hightouch
Calum Webb has been employed at Hightouch as a Software Engineer in the Backend Core Team since 2023. His role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of backend systems, ensuring efficient data handling and processing. Hightouch is known for its data integration solutions, and Webb's expertise supports the company's mission to streamline data workflows for clients.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Hightouch, Calum Webb held several positions in software engineering. He worked at Stripe from 2021 to 2023 as a Software Engineer on the Backend Workflow Engine Team, where he developed an events-based system using Temporal capable of handling thousands of requests per second. Prior to that, he was a Senior Software Engineer at Tapcart from 2020 to 2021 and a Software Engineer at Pace Revenue Management from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Calum Webb studied Mathematics at King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2014 to 2017. He also attended Billericay Sixth-Form, achieving A Levels in Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, ICT, and Further Mathematics. His educational background supports his proficiency in a diverse tech stack, including Go, JavaScript, and Python, as well as extensive experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
Early Career and Roles
Calum Webb began his career with various roles in finance and technology. He worked as a Client Money Asset Control Officer and CASS Assistant at Otkritie Capital International Ltd. in 2016. Additionally, he served as a Financial Research Analyst at Wicresoft in Shanghai for one month. These early experiences provided him with a foundation in financial systems and data management.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Calum Webb possesses a strong technical skill set, including proficiency in programming languages such as Go, JavaScript, and Python, specifically with Flask and FastAPI frameworks. He is experienced with database technologies like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Cassandra. His knowledge extends to cloud services, particularly Google Cloud Platform and AWS, where he utilizes tools such as Cloud Storage, App Engine Flex, GKE, and MemStore.