Ian Mac Leod
About Ian Mac Leod
Ian Mac Leod is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and product management. He currently serves as a Founder at Stellar Oasis and has held various engineering roles across notable organizations, emphasizing user-focused product development and team collaboration.
Work at MCG Health
Ian Mac Leod has been employed at MCG Health as a Staff Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing intuitive, user-focused products, ensuring they meet user needs from conception through release and maintenance. His responsibilities include expanding test coverage and automation across the testing pyramid, which contributes to the reliability of the products developed at MCG Health.
Background
Ian Mac Leod has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. His career includes positions at notable companies such as Castlight Health, where he served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017, and The Scripps Research Institute from 2010 to 2012. He also held roles at UC San Diego Extension and Cuker Interactive, demonstrating a strong foundation in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Ian Mac Leod holds a Master of Arts in International Environmental Policy from the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His educational background complements his expertise in software engineering, with a focus on UI/UX design, product management, and the development of CI/CD pipelines to automate product releases and testing.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ian Mac Leod has made significant contributions to software engineering projects. He has architected and improved application stacks using SOLID engineering principles and has designed and built web applications for the Indicia for Effective Focus and User Experience Engineering teams. His emphasis on team communication and collaboration has been pivotal in achieving cohesive results in his projects.