Jason Goldstein
About Jason Goldstein
Jason Goldstein serves as the Director of Engineering at Scientific American, where he has restructured the engineering team and led significant technological improvements since 2022. He has a background in journalism and extensive experience in web development and engineering management across various media organizations.
Current Role at Scientific American
Jason Goldstein serves as the Director of Engineering at Scientific American since 2022. In this role, he has focused on rebuilding the engineering team to support the renovation of the historic science magazine. He has overseen complex migrations away from legacy content management systems, e-commerce platforms, and frontend systems. Goldstein has also led a complete overhaul of the product and technology stack at Scientific American, which has resulted in significant improvements to site performance and revenue.
Education and Academic Background
Jason Goldstein studied at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree from 2006 to 2010. His education provided him with a foundation in journalism, which complements his technical expertise in engineering and development.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Development
Prior to his current position, Jason Goldstein held various roles in engineering and development. He worked at The Atlantic in multiple capacities, including Full Stack Developer, Senior Developer, Engineering Manager, and Senior Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2022. His experience also includes positions at GfK MRI as an intern, Mediaphormedia as a Web Developer, and Cerner Corporation as a Software Engineer. At The Atlantic, he oversaw significant projects, including the development of the 'Hopper' platform using Django, Express, and React.
Technical Projects and Initiatives
At Scientific American, Jason Goldstein developed the 'Hopper' platform, which utilizes Django, Express, and React. This platform provides a flexible and sustainable foundation for the magazine's growth. His work has involved leading the complete overhaul of the technology stack, which has led to improvements in site performance and revenue generation.