Jacob Stringfellow
About Jacob Stringfellow
Jacob Stringfellow is a Software Engineer IV at Mindbody, where he has worked in various engineering roles since 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Engineering Studies from California Polytechnic State University and provides mentorship and conducts systems analysis to enhance software development processes.
Current Role at Mindbody
Jacob Stringfellow currently holds the position of Software Engineer IV at Mindbody, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he conducts systems analysis and makes recommendations to enhance system performance. He also contributes to Technical Requirements Documents and promotes internal best practices and coding conventions. His responsibilities include writing and executing tests for code, as well as creating comprehensive unit tests.
Previous Experience at Mindbody
Jacob Stringfellow has extensive experience at Mindbody, having worked in various engineering roles since 2013. He served as a Software Test Technician from 2013 to 2015, then transitioned to Software Test Engineer from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he worked as a QA Engineer III - Automation from 2016 to 2018. He advanced to Software Engineer II from 2018 to 2020 and later became Software Engineer III from 2020 to 2021. This progression highlights his growth and expertise in software engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Jacob Stringfellow studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in Music, focusing on Liberal Arts & Engineering Studies - Audio Engineering, from 2008 to 2012. He also attended Cuesta College, achieving an Associate of Arts degree in Audio Technology from 2010 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical career.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Jacob Stringfellow provides mentorship to fellow Software Engineers at Mindbody. He participates in interview panels to help hire new Software Engineers, contributing to the growth and development of the engineering team. His involvement in these activities demonstrates his commitment to fostering talent within the organization.
Professional Development and Continuous Learning
Jacob Stringfellow actively updates his job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment. He engages in educational opportunities, reads professional publications, maintains personal networks, and participates in professional organizations. This commitment to continuous learning supports his effectiveness in his current role and enhances his contributions to Mindbody.