Connor Grady
About Connor Grady
Connor Grady is a Senior Engineering Manager at Mark43, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure. He has a diverse background in software development, having held various roles at National General Insurance and other organizations over the past decade.
Work at Mark43
Connor Grady currently holds the position of Senior Engineering Manager at Mark43, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he is responsible for core services and engineering enablement. He leads a multidisciplinary team of software and infrastructure engineers, focusing on sustaining and innovating AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure. Prior to his current role, he served as Engineering Manager, Platform at Mark43 from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Mark43, Connor Grady worked at National General Insurance, where he held several positions from 2017 to 2021. He started as Software Developer III, then progressed to Senior Software Developer, and finally served as Lead Software Developer. His tenure at National General Insurance spanned four years, during which he developed significant software solutions in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Education and Expertise
Connor Grady studied at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science with a minor in Information Technology and Supply Chain Management from 2011 to 2016. His educational background also includes an Introduction to Engineering program at Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy from 2007 to 2009. This foundation has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in software engineering and management.
Early Career and Roles in Banking
Connor Grady began his career in the banking sector, working at BMO Harris Bank as a Customer Service Representative I from 2010 to 2011 and later at Associated Bank as Teller I from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided him with customer service experience and insights into financial operations, which contributed to his professional development.
Internship and Early Software Engineering Roles
During his studies, Connor Grady gained practical experience as a Software Engineering Intern at Assurant Health from 2014 to 2015, focusing on Web and .NET Application Development. He also worked as a Software Engineering Consultant at Randstad Technologies US and as a Programmer/Analyst at Landmark Credit Union from 2015 to 2017. These positions allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in real-world software development scenarios.