Austin Mckee
About Austin Mckee
Austin Mckee is an SDK Engineer at Skillz Inc. in Portland, Oregon, with a background in software engineering and customer service, having previously worked at Office Depot and Raedam.
Work at Skillz
Austin Mckee has been employed at Skillz Inc. as an SDK Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and optimization of software development kits, enhancing the user experience for developers utilizing Skillz's platform. His position in Portland, Oregon, allows him to engage with a team focused on innovation in the gaming industry.
Previous Experience at Office Depot
Before joining Skillz, Austin worked at Office Depot as a Senior Technical Sales Consultant from 2017 to 2021. During his four years there, he developed a strong foundation in customer service and technical support, which equipped him with skills to better understand user needs and troubleshoot issues effectively.
Education and Expertise
Austin Mckee studied at Thinkful, where he completed an Engineering Immersion program in 2021. This 11-month program provided him with knowledge of modern industry standards in software engineering. Additionally, he attended Portland State University, where he earned a Minor in Computer Science from 2017 to 2020.
Background in Programming and Engineering
Austin participated in both a robotics team and a game-making team during high school. These experiences helped him develop essential programming and engineering skills, laying the groundwork for his future career in software development.
Experience at Raedam
Austin Mckee also worked as a Software Engineer at Raedam from 2018 to 2021. His role there further solidified his technical expertise and allowed him to collaborate with other programmers, exploring various problem-solving approaches to enhance software solutions.