Scott Skender
About Scott Skender
Scott Skender is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering roles across various companies. He has worked at notable organizations such as Aetna, DispatchHealth, and Formidable, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia.
Current Role at NearForm
Scott Skender is currently employed as a Senior Software Engineer at NearForm, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he contributes to software development projects, leveraging his extensive experience in engineering and programming. His tenure at NearForm marks a continuation of his career in software development, where he applies his skills to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Scott Skender has a robust background in software development, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He served as a Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead at DispatchHealth from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Senior Software Engineer at Formidable from 2021 to 2024. His experience also includes roles at simuwatt and SourceLab, where he worked as a Senior Full-Stack Developer and Software Developer, respectively.
Early Career in Marketing and Development
Before transitioning to software engineering, Scott Skender held positions in marketing and web development. He worked as a Digital Marketing Manager and Marketing Manager at Real Goods Solar, Inc. from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he gained experience as a Web Developer at ActiveJunky.com from 2015 to 2016 and as a Software Developer at Acumen Digital from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Training
Scott Skender earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business. He also completed a Software Development Intensive with a Ruby specialization at Galvanize Inc in 2014. This educational background provided him with a foundation in both business management and technical programming skills.