Jake Mc Graw
About Jake Mc Graw
Jake McGraw is the Vice President of Software Engineering at Worldpay, where he has been working since 2024. He has held various engineering leadership roles at companies such as ATTN:, Refinery29, and Harness Wealth, and has a background in building payment solutions and fast-moving engineering teams.
Current Role at Payrix
Jake McGraw serves as the Vice President of Software Engineering at Payrix, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing and enhancing software solutions tailored for payment processing platforms. His expertise in building efficient engineering teams contributes to the company's objectives in the payment solutions sector. He operates remotely while being based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Worldpay
Prior to his role at Payrix, Jake McGraw worked at Worldpay as the Vice President of Software Engineering for Platforms. He joined Worldpay in 2024 and worked there for a duration of 8 months. His responsibilities included overseeing software engineering initiatives and driving the development of payment processing technologies.
Professional Background in Engineering
Jake McGraw has an extensive background in software engineering, having held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked as the Chief Technology Officer at ATTN: from 2017 to 2019, and as the Director of Engineering at Refinery29, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. His earlier roles include positions at DOTGO, TargetSpot, and Critical Mention, where he developed his technical skills and leadership capabilities.
Education and Academic Involvement
Jake McGraw earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He also served as an Academic Advisor at the Watson School of Engineering from 2004 to 2006, where he contributed to the academic development of engineering students.
Leadership and Community Engagement
In addition to his corporate roles, Jake McGraw has been actively involved in the tech community as the Organizer for CTO Slackers since 2017. This role allows him to engage with other technology leaders and share insights on software engineering and leadership practices.