Allen Rettberg
About Allen Rettberg
Allen Rettberg is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at SimplePractice in Oakland, California. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held positions at PetFolk, Freshly, and HONK Technologies.
Work at SimplePractice
Allen Rettberg currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at SimplePractice, a role he has occupied since 2022. He is based in Oakland, California, where he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions tailored for health and wellness professionals. His experience in software engineering enables him to address complex technical challenges and improve user experiences.
Previous Experience at PetFolk
Prior to his role at SimplePractice, Allen Rettberg worked at PetFolk as a Senior Engineer for a duration of seven months in 2021 and 2022. During his time there, he focused on developing software solutions that catered to the needs of pet owners and service providers, enhancing the overall functionality of the platform.
Career at Freshly
Allen Rettberg has an extensive history with Freshly, where he served in multiple engineering roles. He was the Lead Engineer for Service Architecture from 2018 to 2020 and later transitioned to Principal Engineer in the same domain from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Full Stack Engineer at Freshly from 2017 to 2018. His contributions spanned various aspects of software development and architecture, focusing on optimizing service delivery.
Educational Background
Allen Rettberg studied at Loyola Marymount University, where he earned a degree in Recording Arts from 2006 to 2008. He also attended Menlo School from 2002 to 2006. Currently, he is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Computer Science at the University of California, Riverside, a program he has been engaged in since 2011. Additionally, he studied at the School of Audio Engineering in Los Angeles.
Early Career at HONK Technologies and PK4 Media
Allen Rettberg began his career as a Software Engineer at HONK Technologies, where he worked for one year from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he joined PK4 Media as a Developer, contributing to various projects from 2013 to 2015. These early experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in software engineering and development.