Jason Shirtliff
About Jason Shirtliff
Jason Shirtliff is a Principal Software Engineer at National Instruments and an Open Water Instructor at Tom's Dive & Swim in Austin, Texas.
Current Role at National Instruments
Jason Shirtliff currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at National Instruments (NI). His work focuses on developing high-performance calibration and measurement software, specifically for RF semiconductor test systems. Leveraging his expertise in object-oriented software architecture and measurement science, Jason plays a crucial role in delivering maintainable, reliable, and high-performance software solutions. His role involves collecting business and technical requirements and defining use cases, ensuring that the delivered solutions meet the needs of the users.
Role at Tom's Dive & Swim
In addition to his role at National Instruments, Jason Shirtliff also works as an Open Water Instructor at Tom's Dive & Swim located in the Austin, Texas Area. Here, he shares his passion for underwater exploration and diving, providing training and guidance. His role aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become competent and confident divers.
Previous Experience at National Instruments
Before becoming a Principal Software Engineer at National Instruments, Jason Shirtliff has held multiple positions at the company, including Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2019, Staff Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016, and Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013. Throughout these roles, he honed his skills in software debugging, digital hardware troubleshooting, and technical team leadership. His extensive experience at NI has contributed to his deep understanding of the industry and the technical intricacies involved in developing high-quality software solutions.
Previous Role at Tom's Dive & Swim
From 2013 to 2016, Jason Shirtliff worked as a Dive Control Specialist at Tom's Dive & Swim in the Austin, Texas Area. During this period, he was responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of diving operations. This role included responsibilities such as assisting in the supervision of dive activities, managing equipment, and providing support to other instructors and divers.
Educational Background
Jason Shirtliff holds a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies between 2003 and 2008. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering, which he continually applies in his professional roles.