Rodney Urquhart
About Rodney Urquhart
Rodney Urquhart is the Head of Developer Success at Mintlify, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in software engineering and developer advocacy, having previously worked at companies such as Slack, Microsoft, and ThoughtWorks.
Current Role at Mintlify
Rodney Urquhart serves as the Head of Developer Success at Mintlify, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the developer experience and ensuring that developers have the resources and support they need to succeed. His expertise in developer advocacy and success strategies contributes to Mintlify's mission of empowering developers.
Previous Experience at Slack
Rodney Urquhart worked at Slack in various capacities, including Staff Software Engineer - Developer Advocate from 2018 to 2020 and Staff Software Engineer - Developer Experience from 2015 to 2018. During his time at Slack, he contributed to improving developer engagement and experience, leveraging his technical skills to advocate for developers within the platform.
Background in Software Engineering
Rodney has a diverse background in software engineering, having held positions at several prominent companies. He worked at Microsoft as Software Engineer II - Tools/Quality from 2014 to 2015 and at ThoughtWorks as a Senior QA Consultant from 2013 to 2014. His experience spans various aspects of software development, quality assurance, and developer support.
Experience in Developer Success Roles
Rodney has held multiple roles focused on developer success. Prior to his current position at Mintlify, he was the Head of Developer Success at Clerk.com from 2023 to 2024 and the Developer Success Lead at Webflow from 2022 to 2023. His work in these roles involved creating strategies to enhance the developer experience and foster community engagement.
Education and Early Career
Rodney Urquhart studied at Keystone JCC, where he obtained his High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates in 2001. He began his career in the tech industry at Comcast National Engineering and Tech Ops, where he worked as a Technical Support Analyst II / Manual Tester from 2007 to 2011 and later as a Senior QA Consultant from 2011 to 2013.