Kevin Mc Hugh
About Kevin Mc Hugh
Kevin Mc Hugh serves as the VP of Engineering at Immutable, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership, having held senior roles at companies such as SafetyCulture and Microsoft, and he emphasizes a human-centric approach in his work.
Current Role at Immutable X
Kevin Mc Hugh serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Immutable, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving technical initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Immutable
Before his current role, Kevin worked at Immutable as the Director of Engineering from 2021 to 2022. During his nine-month tenure, he contributed to the company's engineering strategies and project implementations, further establishing his expertise in the field.
Professional Background in Engineering
Kevin has extensive experience in engineering leadership. Prior to his roles at Immutable, he held positions at SafetyCulture, where he served as Senior Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2021 and as Director of Engineering from 2017 to 2020. His career also includes a role as a Senior Consultant at ThoughtWorks Australia from 2011 to 2013 and as a Software Development Engineer at Microsoft from 2006 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Kevin studied at Griffith College Dublin, where he focused on Object Oriented Design and Programming, Network Design, and Operating Systems. He achieved a Higher Degree in Computer Science, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background underpins his technical expertise and leadership in engineering.
Personal Approach to Engineering Leadership
Kevin emphasizes a human-centric approach in his engineering leadership. He is passionate about tackling large and intimidating challenges in the engineering field. He balances his demanding career with family life, being a husband and father.