Alan Charles
About Alan Charles
Alan Charles is a Software Engineer specializing in libraries and SDKs at Segment, where he has contributed to mobile analytics since 2021. He has a diverse background in software development, customer success, and design, with experience at various companies including DailyMynd and Apple.
Work at Segment
Alan Charles has been employed at Segment since 2021, serving as a Software Engineer focused on Libraries and SDKs. In this role, he has contributed to the development of libraries and SDKs that enhance the company's mobile analytics capabilities. Prior to his current position, he worked at Segment as a Customer Success Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Segment spans over three years, during which he has developed a strong understanding of the company's technology and customer needs.
Education and Expertise
Alan Charles studied at the Turing School of Software & Design, where he completed a program in Front End Development from 2017 to 2018. He also attended the University of Colorado Denver, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he studied German Studies at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, achieving a German level A2 certification in the European Framework for Language from 2013 to 2014. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and creative skills.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Segment, Alan Charles held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an OOC at DailyMynd from 2016 to 2017 and as an App Developer at Hat Factory for four months in 2018. He also gained experience as a Sales Associate at Apple from 2015 to 2016 and completed a summer internship at Save Our Youth in 2015. His diverse work history has equipped him with a range of skills applicable to software engineering and customer success.
Technical Skills
Alan Charles possesses expertise in both front-end technologies and design tools. His technical skill set includes proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks relevant to software development. Additionally, he is skilled in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, allowing him to bridge the gap between software engineering and design. This combination of skills enhances his ability to contribute effectively to projects at Segment.