Jake ✨ Sutton
About Jake ✨ Sutton
Jake Sutton is a Senior Engineering Manager at Hinge Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software engineering and management, having previously held positions at Cognizant, Foraker Labs, and Invoca.
Work at Hinge Health
Jake Sutton has been serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Hinge Health since 2021. In this role, he has built an engineering team from the ground up, hiring nine engineers, including three located remotely in Mexico and Brazil. He has directed the development and release of multiple full-stack end-user-facing features, overseeing the design, development, and productionalization of a new microservice. Additionally, he has facilitated study groups for peer managers focused on management principles and has driven improvements to the technical assessment process for interview candidates.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Prior to joining Hinge Health, Jake Sutton worked at Cognizant in various roles. He served as a Software Engineering Manager 2 in the Cognizant Accelerator from 2018 to 2021, and as a Senior Software Engineer for one month in 2017. He also held the position of Software Engineering Manager in the Cognizant Accelerator from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Cognizant spanned a total of four years, during which he contributed to software engineering projects in Boulder, Colorado.
Career Background
Jake Sutton has a diverse background in software development and engineering management. He worked at Foraker Labs as a Senior Software Developer for eight years from 2007 to 2015. He also held positions at Invoca as a Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineering Manager, and at Acxiom as a Lead Software Developer. His early career included a role as a Senior Web Developer at Saksoft. This extensive experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Jake Sutton earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Boston University, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in software engineering and management. His expertise includes full-stack development, team building, and technical assessment processes.
Achievements in Team Development
At Hinge Health, Jake Sutton has successfully sponsored the promotion of an engineer from Senior Engineer to Staff Engineer within three years. His leadership in building a diverse engineering team demonstrates his commitment to fostering growth and development within his team. He has also played a key role in improving the technical assessment process for interview candidates, ensuring a robust hiring framework.