Courtney Davis
About Courtney Davis
Courtney Davis is a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Golang, Docker, and MySQL, currently working at Red Ventures. She transitioned from journalism to software development and holds an AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification.
Current Role as Senior Software Engineer
Courtney Davis currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Red Ventures, a position held since 2020. In this role, she primarily codes in Golang and focuses on building cloud microservices utilizing AWS. Her expertise includes Docker and MySQL, which she employs for software development. Davis leverages her background in data-driven reporting to enhance her engineering projects, ensuring a robust approach to software solutions.
Career Progression at Red Ventures
Courtney Davis has had a progressive career at Red Ventures, beginning as a Web Copywriter from 2016 to 2017. She transitioned to various roles, including Associate Engineer from 2018 to 2019, Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020, and now Senior Software Engineer. Her tenure at the company spans multiple positions, showcasing her adaptability and growth within the organization.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before transitioning to software development, Courtney Davis had a significant career in journalism. She worked as Executive Editor at Lake Norman Publications from 2015 to 2016 and as Senior Editor at Business North Carolina from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as Copy Editor and Designer at The Charlotte Observer from 2013 to 2014. Her journalism background contributes to her skills in data-driven reporting and error detection in software engineering.
Educational Background
Courtney Davis studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from 2006 to 2010. Her educational foundation in Community Journalism has informed her analytical skills and approach to software development. Prior to university, she attended Hertford County High School from 2003 to 2006.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Courtney Davis is certified as an AWS Solutions Architect - Associate, demonstrating her expertise in cloud solutions. She possesses technical skills in various programming languages and tools, including Java 9, JavaScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, CircleCI, and Terraform. Her focus on cloud computing and microservices architecture underlines her technical proficiency in software development.