Douglas Ayers
About Douglas Ayers
Douglas Ayers is a Staff Software Development Specialist - IC2 at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in software development and technical roles.
Current Position at National Instruments
Douglas Ayers is currently employed at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, where he holds the position of Staff Software Development Specialist - IC2. In this role, he is involved in developing tools for both Windows and Linux environments to support the creation of shipping software. His responsibilities also include designing, enhancing, and monitoring build pipelines using Jenkins, as well as implementing tools that enable developers to self-service their installer needs.
Previous Roles at National Instruments
Before his current role, Douglas Ayers held various positions at National Instruments. He started as a Software Technician - S1 from 2014 to 2017. He was then promoted to Staff Software Technician - S2 from 2017 to 2018, and subsequently to Senior Software Technician - S3 from 2018 to 2019. He briefly served as Software Development Specialist - IC1 for 7 months in 2019 to 2020 before advancing to his current role as Staff Software Development Specialist - IC2.
Early Career and Industry Experience
Douglas Ayers’s early career included a range of roles across different industries. He worked at ACE Cash Express as a Center Manager in 2014 and held positions as a Delivery Driver at Domino's Pizza (2011-2013) and NAPA Auto Parts (2010-2011). Additionally, he served as a General Manager and Route Driver at Heart of Texas Vending in 2009-2010. His initial professional experience includes roles as a Security Guard at ABM Industries (2003-2005) and as an Avionics Technician in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2003.
Educational Background
Douglas Ayers has a strong educational foundation in computer science and related fields. He studied Computer Science at Austin Community College from 2017 to 2019. Earlier, he earned an Associate's Degree in Game & Interactive Media Design: Graphics and Simulation from Texas State Technical College Waco, where he studied from 2006 to 2013. He also attended Austin Community College from 2005 to 2006, focusing on Computer Science.