Jordan Whalen
About Jordan Whalen
Jordan Whalen is an Engineering Manager at Red Ventures, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in software development, having held various roles including Frontend Engineer and Senior Engineer at Red Ventures, and has experience in empowering team members and solving complex problems.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Jordan Whalen serves as an Engineering Manager at Red Ventures, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the entire development process from ideation to deployment. His responsibilities include ensuring quality, performance, and scalability of projects. He collaborates with various teams and stakeholders to provide direction and technical guidance, focusing on empowering team members and fostering their professional growth.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Jordan Whalen worked at Red Ventures as a Frontend Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Engineer from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he led a team of engineers on high-impact projects aimed at connecting students and schools. His experience also includes positions at HigherEducation.com as a Front End Developer for five months in 2018 and at Solid Digital as a Front End Developer for three years from 2015 to 2018.
Design and Development Background
Jordan Whalen has pursued self-directed education in design and development since 2009. This self-taught background has equipped him with a diverse skill set in software development, allowing him to tackle complex problems effectively. His passion for learning new skills continues to drive his professional development.
Early Career in Design
Jordan began his career in the Louisville, Kentucky Area, where he worked as a Designer at Louisville Web Group for seven months in 2014. This early experience in design laid the foundation for his later roles in software development, blending creative and technical skills.