Nick Burwell
About Nick Burwell
Nick Burwell is a Lead Architect at Invoca, where he has worked since 2018, contributing to system reliability and guiding development teams. He previously held roles at Invoca and CallWave, and he studied Computer Science at Westmont College.
Current Role at Invoca
Nick Burwell serves as the Lead Architect at Invoca, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he supports scrum teams by guiding the development of epics and technical roadmaps. He plays a crucial role in overseeing the root cause analysis (RCA) process, which aims to enhance system reliability and performance. His work involves collaboration across departments to ensure product designs and system architectures meet customer needs.
Previous Experience at Invoca
Before becoming Lead Architect, Nick Burwell worked at Invoca in various capacities. He served as a Front End Software Architect from 2017 to 2018 and as a Principal User Experience Engineer from 2014 to 2017. His experience at Invoca has contributed to his understanding of user experience and software architecture, allowing him to influence product development effectively.
Education and Expertise
Nick Burwell studied at Westmont College from 2002 to 2006, where he focused on Information Technology, Software Development, and Business, ultimately achieving a degree in Computer Science. This educational background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in software development and architecture.
Early Career at CallWave, Inc.
Nick Burwell began his professional career as a Software Engineer at CallWave, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. This early experience in software engineering laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in user experience and software architecture, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of software development processes.
Community Engagement and Developer Evangelism
In addition to his technical roles, Nick Burwell plays a key role in developer evangelism both within Invoca and in the broader community. His efforts focus on promoting best practices in software development and fostering collaboration among developers, enhancing the overall development culture.