David Drew
About David Drew
David Drew is a Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo, where he sets the technical direction for the frontend stack. He has a background in Journalism from Arizona State University and has held various engineering roles at companies such as Amazon Music, Google, and LinkedIn.
Work at Klaviyo
David Drew serves as the Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for setting the technical direction and development standards for the frontend stack. His work focuses on enhancing the frontend platform, ensuring that it meets the needs of users and aligns with industry best practices.
Education and Expertise
David Drew studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from 2001 to 2005. His educational background has contributed to his strong focus on learning and self-improvement, which is evident in his career progression and current responsibilities in software engineering.
Background
David Drew has a diverse background in software engineering, with experience across various prominent companies. He worked at Amazon Music as a Front End Engineer for seven months in 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he held positions at Google/Nest Labs, Jama Software, and LinkedIn, where he developed his skills in frontend development and engineering.
Previous Experience
Before joining Klaviyo, David Drew had significant roles in several organizations. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at R/GA for four months in 2016 and spent two years at Premise Data as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes a year at Google/Nest Labs and a year at Jama Software, where he contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Career Progression
David Drew's career progression reflects a commitment to learning and self-improvement. His journey in software engineering includes various roles, starting as a Web Developer at LinkedIn and advancing to Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo. His passion for creating and improving systems aligns with his responsibilities in frontend platform engineering.