Alan Mac Dougall
About Alan Mac Dougall
Alan Mac Dougall is a Senior Engineering Manager at Narvar, where he has worked remotely since 2023. He has a diverse programming background and specializes in JavaScript and Ruby, with previous roles at SurveyMonkey, Paperless Post, and GetFeedback, Inc.
Work at Narvar
Alan Mac Dougall has been employed at Narvar as a Senior Engineering Manager since 2023. He works remotely and has been in this role for one year. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and managing development teams to enhance the company's software solutions.
Previous Experience at SurveyMonkey
Alan worked at SurveyMonkey in various capacities. He served as a Senior Developer for one month in 2019 and later held the position of Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2023, where he worked for four years in Manhattan. His roles involved leading development efforts and contributing to the company's engineering initiatives.
Background in Software Development
Alan has a diverse programming background, with experience in multiple programming languages including PHP, C#, Java, Python, Ruby, Clojure, SQL, ActionScript, JavaScript, and ClojureScript. He specializes in JavaScript frameworks such as React and ES6, as well as Ruby on Rails for software architecture and development.
Education and Expertise
Alan studied at Millikin University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting. His educational background complements his technical skills, as he expresses a willingness to update his knowledge in C#, Java, and MySQL, despite not currently being up to date with these technologies.
Career at Paperless Post
Alan's tenure at Paperless Post spanned from 2011 to 2017, where he worked as a Front-End Developer and later as a Senior Programmer. During his four years there, he contributed to various projects and played a significant role in the company's software development efforts.