Marcus Creavin
About Marcus Creavin
Marcus Creavin is the Director of Engineering at Rent The Runway, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles across various financial institutions and technology companies.
Current Role at Rent the Runway
Marcus Creavin serves as the Director of Engineering at Rent the Runway, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland. In this role, he leads engineering initiatives and oversees the development of technology solutions that support the company's operations.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before his current role, Marcus held various positions in software engineering across multiple financial institutions and technology companies. He worked at j2 Global as a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead from 2016 to 2019, and prior to that, he served in several roles at UBS Investment Bank, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of America, accumulating extensive experience in software development and team leadership.
Education and Academic Background
Marcus holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a first-class honors from the University of Limerick, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. He also completed a National Certification in Computing at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology from 1991 to 1993. Earlier, he attended Moneenageisha from 1980 to 1986.
Achievements and Recognition
Marcus has been recognized for his contributions at Rent the Runway, receiving the Rent the Runway Star Award. This award acknowledges his significant impact through his work, projects, leadership, and inspiration within the organization.
Passion for FinTech and Leadership Role
In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Marcus is passionate about the FinTech sector. He currently leads the Financial Operations team at Rent the Runway, where he applies his expertise to enhance financial processes and systems within the company.