Andre Nakkurt
About Andre Nakkurt
Andre Nakkurt is a Developer Productivity Engineer currently working at Scale AI in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a background in software engineering and mechanical engineering, with experience at companies such as Domino Data Lab and Uber Advanced Technologies Group.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Andre Nakkurt serves as a Developer Productivity Engineer at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2023. He works in the San Francisco Bay Area in a hybrid capacity. In this role, he focuses on enhancing developer productivity through the development of automation tooling. His expertise includes utilizing technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Previous Experience at Domino Data Lab
Andre Nakkurt worked at Domino Data Lab as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and later as a Software Engineer II from 2020 to 2022. During his time at the company, he contributed to various software development projects in San Francisco, California. His responsibilities included deploying full stack web applications and developing solutions that improved operational workflows.
Educational Background
Andre Nakkurt has a comprehensive educational background. He studied at The Regent's School, where he completed the International Baccalaureate program, focusing on subjects such as Physics, Business, Geography, and English. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Kingston University. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree from Imperial College London, further enhancing his technical knowledge and skills.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Andre Nakkurt possesses a strong technical skill set, particularly in deploying full stack web applications. He is proficient in programming languages and frameworks such as Python, Typescript, and React. His experience includes developing automation tooling and utilizing cloud technologies, which are essential for modern software development practices.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Andre Nakkurt has held various roles throughout his career. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Full Stack Engineer (contract) at Course Report for six months in 2017. He also served as an Analyst at Uber Advanced Technologies Group for seven months in 2017 and as Developer Relations at Vinli Inc for 11 months in 2015. These roles contributed to his diverse experience in software engineering and developer relations.