Rob Cole
About Rob Cole
Rob Cole is a Staff Engineer currently working at Nomad in Seattle, Washington. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held leadership roles at Rosh Review and USEED, and he is known for launching DeucesCracked, a successful educational platform.
Work at Nomad
Rob Cole has been employed at Nomad as a Staff Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering processes. His work involves contributing to open source projects, particularly in the Crystal programming language, aimed at assisting developers in creating robust applications. Cole's experience in software engineering and team management supports his contributions to Nomad's objectives.
Previous Experience at Rosh Review
From 2018 to 2022, Rob Cole served as the Director of Software Engineering at Rosh Review in Huntington Woods, Michigan. During his tenure, he oversaw the development of educational software solutions. His leadership contributed to the growth and enhancement of Rosh Review's product offerings, aligning them with the needs of medical students and professionals.
Background in Education
Rob Cole studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters from 1998 to 2003. This educational background provided him with strong analytical and communication skills, which have been beneficial throughout his career in software engineering and product development.
Achievements in Software Development
Rob Cole launched DeucesCracked, a video-based educational platform, achieving $2 million in yearly revenue by 2010. He scaled the platform to over 6000 paying monthly subscribers with a team of dozens of employees and over 100 contractors. Cole transitioned to the role of CTO in 2013 and remained on the board until 2015, assisting in a successful sale of the company.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Rob Cole has actively participated in mentoring individuals through a non-profit Developer’s Academy, where he taught professional coding skills. His commitment to education extends to developing tools that facilitate developer onboarding and enhance the learning experience for software engineers.