John Cox
About John Cox
John Cox is a Senior Principal Engineer at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, with a background in engineering and technology leadership across various organizations. He has experience in application development, real-time stream analysis, and has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Current Role at Nerdy
John Cox currently serves as a Senior Principal Engineer at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy, since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing and enhancing educational technology solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications that meet user needs. This position follows his tenure as Principal Engineer at the same company from 2022 to 2024.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Prior to his current role, John Cox held several significant positions in engineering leadership. He served as VP Engineering and CTO at AngelMD from 2017 to 2020, where he was responsible for overseeing technical operations and strategy. He also worked as Client Services Director at Aspenware for a brief period in 2012. His experience includes a role as Principal Engineer at Outside from 2021 to 2022 and as Sr. Director of Technology at MachineShop from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background in Engineering
John Cox earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. This educational foundation has equipped him with a strong understanding of engineering principles, which he applies throughout his career in technology and software development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
John Cox has extensive experience with a variety of technologies, including Ruby on Rails, React, Python with Django and FastAPI, and AWS services such as ECS, S3, and Lambda. He has designed and delivered applications focused on high-throughput real-time stream analysis and third-party integrations, showcasing his technical proficiency and ability to manage complex projects.
Personal Interests and Activities
In addition to his professional work, John Cox has a passion for running long distances through natural settings and biking to remote locations. He enjoys playing guitar and drums, and is involved in writing and recording music. He also maintains personal projects, such as restoring an old Land Cruiser, and has recently begun sharing insights and experiences through writing on Medium.