Blake Turner
About Blake Turner
Blake Turner is the Director of Software Engineering at Regrow Ag, with a diverse background in technology and theatre arts.
Title and Current Role
Blake Turner is currently the Director of Software Engineering at Regrow Ag, a role he has held since 2024. Based in a remote work setup, Turner leads the development of Regrow's Measure, Report, Verify (MRV) and Sustainability Insights products, focusing on climate impact. His role involves guiding the technical strategy and execution for innovative software solutions aimed at fostering environmental sustainability.
Previous Roles in Technology
Before his current position at Regrow Ag, Blake Turner served as the VP of Technology at OPEN Technologies from 2023 to 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He also held various high-level roles at Bench Accounting, including VP of Technology (2021-2023), Head Of Engineering (2019-2021), and Engineering Manager (2017-2019). Additionally, he worked at SKIO Music as a Senior Software Developer and at RED Academy as an App Development Instructor.
Early Career in Software Engineering
Blake Turner's early career in software engineering includes roles at several companies. He was a Software Engineer at Onfido Background Checks in London, UK, and held various engineering positions at Strutta in Gastown, Vancouver. Turner has experience working with a range of technologies, including Ruby on Rails, PHP, and Javascript, and spent three years as a Freelance Web Developer in Vancouver.
Unique Background and Education
Blake Turner's diverse background includes a blend of engineering and arts. He studied Computer Science at Langara College and Theatre/Theatre Arts Management at Grant Macewan University. His unique theatre arts background influences his leadership and engineering style, stressing creativity and collaboration. Turner has also spent time as a Director, Playwright, Actor, and Producer in the Canadian theatre industry.
Leadership and Team Building
Throughout his career, Blake Turner has consistently demonstrated a passion for building effective software teams, particularly in climate-focused companies. His leadership philosophy balances technical excellence with core communication skills, influenced by his history of leading large artistic teams in theatre production. This unique combination of experience has proven valuable in fostering collaborative, innovative work environments.