Christopher Garoutte
About Christopher Garoutte
Christopher Garoutte is a Software Engineer II at Invoca, where he has worked since 2022, and previously served as a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer since 2020. He has a background in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Computer Science, holding Bachelor of Science degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Oregon State University.
Work at Invoca
Christopher Garoutte has been employed at Invoca since 2018, initially serving as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for two years. In 2020, he transitioned to the role of Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, where he has continued to work for four years. In 2022, he advanced to the position of Software Engineer II, contributing to the development and quality assurance of software solutions within the company. His tenure at Invoca has been marked by a focus on enhancing software performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Garoutte holds two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. He studied Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Barbara from 2010 to 2015. Following this, he pursued a degree in Computer Science at Oregon State University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both biological sciences and software engineering, enabling him to approach problems from interdisciplinary perspectives.
Background
Before his current roles in software engineering, Christopher Garoutte gained experience in various positions related to conservation and research. He worked as a Conservation Technician at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as a Student Research Assistant in the Cherie Briggs Lab at UC Santa Barbara from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Conservation and Horticulture Apprentice at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to his understanding of ecological systems and research methodologies.
Professional Experience
Christopher Garoutte has accumulated diverse professional experience in both software engineering and environmental conservation. His roles at Invoca have focused on software quality assurance and engineering, while his earlier positions at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden involved hands-on conservation work. This combination of experiences has equipped him with a unique skill set that bridges technology and environmental science.