Kevin Burke
About Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke is a Staff Engineer at Segment, where he has worked since 2021. He is also a Board Member at East Bay For Everyone and is actively involved in housing advocacy in the Bay Area.
Work at Segment
Kevin Burke has been employed at Segment as a Staff Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of software solutions that enhance data infrastructure and customer experience. His experience in software engineering allows him to address complex technical challenges effectively.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Segment, Kevin Burke held various engineering positions in the San Francisco Bay Area. He worked as a Software Engineer at Shyp from 2014 to 2016, and at Meter from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Software Engineer at Twilio, Inc. from 2011 to 2014 and completed an internship at Atlassian in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Burke studied at The Athenian School from 2002 to 2006. He later attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Computer Science and Economics for one year. He then earned a B.A. in Economics and Computer Science from Claremont McKenna College from 2008 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and economic principles.
Community Involvement
Kevin Burke serves as a Board Member for East Bay For Everyone since 2022. He is actively involved in auditing housing elements in Alameda and Contra Costa County, focusing on ensuring adequate planning for new homes. His advocacy extends to housing, transit, tenant rights, and long-term planning in the Bay Area.
Contributions to Software Development
In his spare time, Kevin Burke contributes to the Go Programming Language and its associated build tools. This involvement reflects his commitment to the software development community and his interest in enhancing programming tools and resources.