Jared Hughes
About Jared Hughes
Jared Hughes is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering leadership. He has held various roles at companies such as Assignar, Blue State, and Legends of Learning, contributing to projects across the United States and Australia.
Current Role at Legends of Learning
Jared Hughes currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Legends of Learning. He has been in this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of educational software solutions aimed at improving learning experiences.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Legends of Learning, Jared held various roles in software development across multiple organizations. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Legends of Learning from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Frontend Engineer at Contactually for 8 months in 2016 and as a Senior Software Engineer at Expert360 from 2019 to 2020.
Leadership Roles at Assignar
Jared Hughes held several leadership positions at Assignar. He was the Director of Engineering for 6 months in 2022 and served as the Engineering Team Lead for Shared Services for 9 months in 2021. Additionally, he worked as an Architect / Lead Engineer from 2020 to 2021.
Early Career and Development
Jared began his career as a Web Developer at Anchor Innovative from 2010 to 2013. He then transitioned to Big Communications as an Interactive Developer for 10 months in 2013. Following that, he worked as a Senior Web Developer at Blue State from 2013 to 2016 and as a Web Developer at Bent Media Company from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Academic Background
Jared Hughes studied at Samford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. His studies took place from 2004 to 2008, providing him with a foundational understanding of financial principles alongside his technical skills.