Lee Nave
About Lee Nave
Lee Nave is a Staff Software Engineer at Ovation.io, where he has worked since 2021. With a strong background in software engineering and a PhD in Algebraic Topology, he has held various roles at notable companies including Amazon and Boeing.
Work at Ovation.io
Lee Nave has been employed at Ovation.io as a Staff Software Engineer since 2021. He has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the company, leveraging his extensive software engineering experience. Ovation.io is located in Bellevue, Washington, where Nave continues to develop his skills and expertise in the field.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining Ovation.io, Lee Nave worked at Amazon as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021. During his four years at Amazon, he was involved in multiple projects that enhanced his technical capabilities and understanding of large-scale software systems. His work in Seattle, Washington, allowed him to collaborate with diverse teams and tackle complex engineering challenges.
Career at Apptio
Lee Nave had two roles at Apptio, first as a Principal Software Development Engineer & Front-End Architect from 2016 to 2017, and previously as a Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack from 2011 to 2016. His tenure at Apptio spanned a total of six years, during which he played a significant role in software development and architecture in Bellevue, Washington.
Academic Background
Lee Nave studied at Swarthmore College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics in 1992. He furthered his education at the University of Washington, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics with a focus on Algebraic Topology from 1992 to 1999. This academic background laid the foundation for his analytical and problem-solving skills in software engineering.
Experience at Boeing
Lee Nave worked at Boeing for a total of ten years, holding multiple positions. He served as a Senior Software Systems Engineer from 2002 to 2011 in the Oklahoma City area and as a Systems Engineering Data Analyst from 2001 to 2002 in the Greater Seattle area. His roles at Boeing contributed to his understanding of systems engineering and software development.