Ian Allen
About Ian Allen
Ian Allen is a Senior Software Engineer at the NBA, with a diverse background in software development, data engineering, and project management.
Current Role at NBA
Ian Allen is currently a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Stats Technology at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York, United States. He started in this role in 2022. His work primarily focuses on developing and maintaining statistical technology solutions that support the NBA's various data-driven initiatives.
Previous Experience at Stack Overflow
Prior to his current role, Ian Allen held multiple positions at Stack Overflow in New York, New York. He was a Senior Data Engineer for 9 months in 2022, a Software Engineer focusing on data from 2020 to 2022, and a Software Developer from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he began his time at Stack Overflow as a Developer Apprentice for 3 months in 2016.
Co-Founder Roles
Ian Allen has co-founded two ventures. He co-founded Ujima Now and served in this role from 2020 to 2021. He is also currently co-founding GameFlo, starting from 2018. Both roles indicate his active involvement in entrepreneurial and innovative ventures.
Marketing and Project Management Background
Before shifting to engineering, Ian Allen worked in the marketing sector. He was a Creative Strategist and Project Manager at Univision Communications Inc. in the Ad Innovations department from 2014 to 2016. He also worked at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, holding positions such as Account Executive, Assistant Account Executive, and Account Coordinator between 2012 and 2014.
Education
Ian Allen has a solid educational background. He graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor's degree, attending from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at The Browning School from 2000 to 2006.