Nathan Appelson
About Nathan Appelson
Nathan Appelson is a Senior Software Engineer at Regrow Ag with a diverse background in software engineering and research, having worked at companies such as OtterTune, Google, and Uber Advanced Technologies Group.
Professional Experience
Nathan Appelson is currently working at Regrow Ag as a Senior Software Engineer, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, from 2020 to 2022, he was the Founding Senior Engineer at OtterTune. His earlier work includes significant roles at major technology companies. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a Software Engineer at Google in the Greater Boston Area, and from 2016 to 2018, he was at Uber Advanced Technologies Group in Pittsburgh, PA, also as a Software Engineer.
Early Career Roles
Nathan gained diverse experiences through several internships and assistant roles. In 2015, he was a Graduate Research Assistant at The Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, and a Software Engineering Intern at LinkedIn in Mountain View, CA. Before that, he interned at NetApp as a Software Engineering Intern from 2014 to 2015 in Sunnyvale, CA, and served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, from 2013 to 2015. He also had brief internships at Covidien, Ansaldo STS, and earlier volunteer and crew member roles at Danbury Hospital and AMC Entertainment, respectively.
Education and Degrees
Nathan Appelson holds a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, completed between 2015 and 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical/Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, from 2011 to 2015. His foundational education was completed at Bethel High School, where he earned his High School Diploma between 2007 and 2011.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Throughout his career, Nathan Appelson has developed robust technical expertise. His roles have spanned from software engineering at top tech firms like Google and Uber to pioneering roles at startups such as OtterTune. His work in software engineering extends into both academic and professional realms, including significant research contributions during his time at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. His broad experiences across various technology sectors underscore his comprehensive skills in software development and engineering.