Rusty Gerard
About Rusty Gerard
Rusty Gerard is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, having worked for notable companies such as Disney and Vulcan Inc. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Washington and a Master's degree from Western Washington University.
Current Role at SheerID
Rusty Gerard serves as a Staff Software Engineer at SheerID, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development of software solutions that help businesses verify customer identities and eligibility for offers. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's technology offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Rusty Gerard has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Vulcan Inc. from 2018 to 2019, where he specialized in computer vision. Prior to that, he held roles at Disney Connected and Advanced Technologies, serving as both an Associate Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer from 2010 to 2016. He also worked at The Walt Disney Company as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2014.
Academic Background in Computer Science
Rusty Gerard earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at Western Washington University, completing his degree from 2008 to 2010. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering.
Research and Teaching Experience
Rusty Gerard has a background in research and teaching. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Washington from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Western Washington University from 2009 to 2010, and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2009. These roles provided him with valuable experience in academia.