Tyler Rockwood
About Tyler Rockwood
Tyler Rockwood is a Senior Software Engineer at Redpanda Data, where he has worked remotely since 2023. He has a background in software engineering with experience at companies such as Google, Shortwave, and Groupon.
Work at Redpanda Data
Tyler Rockwood has been employed at Redpanda Data as a Senior Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he works remotely and focuses on various engineering tasks related to database query planners and server-client synchronization. His contributions include writing technical content, such as a blog post on engineering topics published on April 25, 2024.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Redpanda Data, Tyler Rockwood held several positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Google from 2016 to 2020, where he was involved in software development projects. He also served as a Founding Engineer at Shortwave from 2020 to 2023, contributing to the company's growth in a remote capacity. Earlier in his career, he completed summer internships at Groupon in 2015 and Rockwell Collins in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Tyler Rockwood earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He possesses specialized knowledge in database query planners, server-client synchronization, and build systems. Additionally, he has experience managing garbage collection processes and handling email systems and unicode complexities.
Internship Experience
Tyler Rockwood gained valuable experience through internships during his early career. He interned at Rockwell Collins in 2014 for two months, where he worked on-site in Wilsonville, Oregon. In 2015, he completed a two-month summer internship at Groupon in Palo Alto, California. These roles provided him with foundational skills in software engineering and project management.