☁️ Brendan Mc Kay ☁️
About ☁️ Brendan Mc Kay ☁️
Brendan McKay is a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure and data engineering. He has a background in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia and has held various software development roles at companies including Jungle Scout and Rise People.
Work at Jungle Scout
Brendan McKay currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Jungle Scout, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves leveraging his expertise in cloud infrastructure and data engineering to enhance the company's software solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as a Software Engineer at Jungle Scout from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to various projects that improved the platform's functionality and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Brendan McKay studied Computer Science at The University of British Columbia, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from the University of Victoria, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, particularly in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and full stack development.
Background
Brendan McKay has a diverse professional background in software development. He began his career with a co-op position as a Software Developer at INgrooves Music Group in 2016, where he worked for seven months. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at The University of British Columbia, focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms for Electrical Engineers. Following his co-op experience, he worked at Rise People as a Software Developer from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Experience
Brendan McKay has accumulated extensive experience in software development across various organizations. After his role at INgrooves Music Group, he joined Rise People for a year before returning to Jungle Scout as a Software Engineer in 2019. His progression to Senior Software Engineer reflects his commitment to mastering new tools and technologies, particularly in serverless technologies, which he is currently focused on.