Devin Mc Ginty
About Devin Mc Ginty
Devin Mc Ginty is a Founding Software Engineer currently working at The Kanary in Chicago, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Drexel University and has extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Django.
Work at Kanary
Devin Mc Ginty serves as the Founding Software Engineer at The Kanary, a position he has held since 2020. His role involves overseeing the development of software solutions and contributing to the overall architecture of the platform. Mc Ginty is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he collaborates with a team to implement innovative technologies that enhance user experience. His expertise in backend development and devops tasks plays a crucial role in the company's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Devin Mc Ginty earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Drexel University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed an Associate's Degree in General Studies at Montgomery County Community College from 2007 to 2009. Mc Ginty possesses strong expertise in backend development, particularly using the Django framework. He also has experience working on both backend and frontend parts of the codebase, which allows him to contribute effectively across different areas of software development.
Background
Before his current role at The Kanary, Devin Mc Ginty worked at Civis Analytics as a Software Engineer 2 from 2016 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a position as a Software Engineer at ActiveCampaign for seven months in 2020. Additionally, he worked at Barnes & Noble as Café Lead from 2008 to 2011. This diverse background has equipped him with a range of skills applicable to software engineering and team leadership.
Professional Experience
Devin Mc Ginty's professional journey includes significant roles in software engineering. At ActiveCampaign, he contributed to software development in a fast-paced environment. His tenure at Civis Analytics allowed him to deepen his technical skills and work on complex projects. His experience at Barnes & Noble as Café Lead provided him with valuable team management and customer service skills, which complement his technical expertise.