Kevin Ennis
About Kevin Ennis
Kevin Ennis is the Director of Engineering and Cofounder at Starry, Inc., where he fosters a positive engineering culture and leads a team developing internal tools. He has a background in software engineering and a passion for mentoring junior engineers, alongside writing about JavaScript topics on Medium.
Work at Starry
Kevin Ennis serves as the Director of Engineering and Cofounder at Starry, Inc., a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to developing internal tools that support various departments, including Care, Field Services, Marketing, Sales, Data Engineering, and GIS. His leadership emphasizes the importance of creating a positive engineering culture, which includes practices such as unit tests, continuous integration, and one-click deployment.
Previous Experience at Aereo
Before joining Starry, Kevin Ennis worked at Aereo, where he held two positions. He served as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013 and then advanced to the role of Lead Software Engineer from 2013 to 2014. During his time at Aereo, he contributed to various software development projects, enhancing his skills and experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Ennis studied at Berklee College of Music, focusing on Contemporary Writing & Production from 2003 to 2005. This educational background has equipped him with a unique perspective in his engineering career. He specializes in application design and system architecture, which are critical components of software development.
Mentoring and Community Engagement
Kevin Ennis is passionate about mentoring junior engineers, dedicating time to help them grow and develop their skills. He also shares his knowledge through writing about JavaScript topics on Medium, where he provides insights and expertise to a broader audience. His commitment to fostering talent within the engineering community is evident in his mentoring efforts.