Ron Crocker
About Ron Crocker
Ron Crocker is a Principal Software Engineer at Overjet, where he has worked remotely since 2023. With over 30 patents and extensive experience in software engineering, he has held significant roles at companies like New Relic and Motorola.
Work at Overjet
Ron Crocker has been serving as a Principal Software Engineer at Overjet since 2023. He works remotely and has been with the company for 11 months. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to the development of innovative solutions in the field.
Previous Experience at New Relic, Inc.
Prior to joining Overjet, Ron Crocker worked at New Relic, Inc. for a total of five years in various capacities. He held the positions of New Relic Fellow & Architect from 2021 to 2023, Distinguished Engineer & Architect from 2018 to 2021, and Principal Engineer & Architect from 2014 to 2018. His work at New Relic focused on advancing software architecture and engineering practices.
Career Background
Ron Crocker's career spans several decades in the software engineering field. He worked at Motorola for 21 years as a Fellow of the Technical Staff and Six Sigma Green Belt from 1990 to 2011. Additionally, he spent four years at Bell Labs as a Member of Technical Staff from 1986 to 1990. His diverse experience has equipped him with a robust skill set in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Ron Crocker holds a Master of Science in Computer, Information, and Control Engineering from the University of Michigan, which he completed from 1984 to 1985. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying from 1980 to 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and development methodologies.
Achievements and Contributions
Ron Crocker has made significant contributions to the field of software engineering, holding over 30 issued US Patents related to people-oriented applications. He served as the General Chair for OOPSLA 2003, a notable conference in object-oriented programming. Additionally, he is in the process of writing a book on Large-Scale Agile Software Development, drawing from over 15 years of experience in the industry.