Kevin Herr
About Kevin Herr
Kevin Herr is a Staff Engineer at Mediafly, where he has worked since 2022. With over 10 years of experience in software development and architecture, he has a strong background in creating maintainable solutions and has co-architected a SaaS enterprise e-learning platform.
Work at Mediafly
Kevin Herr has been employed at Mediafly since 2022, serving as a Staff Engineer. He previously held the position of Senior Backend Engineer at the same company from 2017 to 2022. In his current role, he focuses on developing solutions that are simple, maintainable, and testable, adhering to agile principles. His contributions include co-architecting and implementing a SaaS enterprise e-learning platform hosted on Azure, which has a global reach.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Mediafly, Kevin Herr worked at several companies in various engineering roles. He was an Associate at GCM Grosvenor from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as an Information Analyst at Newark Electronics from 2007 to 2010. He also worked as a Senior Developer at Edison's Attic/BigTime Software from 2010 to 2012 and at mLevel from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he had a brief stint as a Consultant at Slalom Consulting in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Herr holds a Bachelor of Music in Performing Arts Management and a Master of Science in Computer Science, both from DePaul University. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2002 to 2006 and his graduate studies from 2009 to 2011. With over 10 years of experience in software development and architecture, he has developed a strong foundation in creating software solutions that prioritize maintainability and testability.
Technical Skills and Focus Areas
Kevin Herr specializes in software development and architecture, with a focus on creating solutions that align with agile methodologies. His technical expertise includes the design and implementation of enterprise-level applications, particularly in the SaaS domain. He emphasizes the importance of developing systems that are not only functional but also easy to maintain and test, which is crucial for long-term project success.