Shawn King
About Shawn King
Shawn King is a Customer Engineer at Sourcegraph, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Computer Science and has experience in technical writing, application support, and engineering.
Work at Sourcegraph
Shawn King has been employed at Sourcegraph as a Customer Engineer since 2021. In this role, he advocates for universal code search, which is a key aspect of Sourcegraph's mission to enable developers to find and understand code across their organization. He manages and maintains vendor questionnaires, ensuring that the company's technical needs are met effectively. His experience in technical sales enhances his ability to communicate complex technical solutions to clients.
Education and Expertise
Shawn King studied at North Dakota State College of Science, where he earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Engineering from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at North Dakota State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Information Systems and Computer Science from 2008 to 2011. He possesses expertise in Kubernetes and Docker, which are essential tools in modern software development and deployment.
Background
Shawn King's professional background includes various roles in technology and engineering. He worked at Volt Workforce Solutions as a Technical Writer from 2010 to 2012, followed by a position as a Programmer at Ascensus from 2012 to 2013. He then served as a Sr Support Engineer at Microsoft from 2013 to 2015. His experience continued at Intelligent InSites as a Technical Services Engineer from 2015 to 2018, and he held multiple positions at Preventice Solutions, including Application Support Engineer and Application Support Escalation Engineer from 2018 to 2021.
Career Progression
Shawn King's career has progressed through various technical roles, demonstrating his adaptability and expertise in the field. After starting as a Technical Writer, he transitioned into programming and support roles at companies like Microsoft and Preventice Solutions. His experience spans technical writing, application support, and engineering, showcasing a diverse skill set that includes technical sales and effective communication of technical solutions.