Stephen Murray
About Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray serves as the VP of Engineering and Cofounder at Starry Internet, where he has significantly contributed to the architectural design and deployment of distributed systems. He has a diverse background in engineering and music, having previously held engineering roles at Aereo and DailyFeats, and he studied Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Work at Starry
Stephen Murray currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Cofounder at Starry, Inc. He has been with the company since 2023, following a nine-year tenure as Director of Engineering and Cofounder from 2014 to 2023. During his time at Starry, he played a significant role in the architectural design and deployment of distributed systems, contributing to the company's growth and technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Murray studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from 2006 to 2009. He also attended Berklee College of Music for one year, focusing on Music Production & Engineering and Film Scoring from 2003 to 2004. His educational background combines technical and creative disciplines, providing a diverse foundation for his career in engineering.
Background
Stephen Murray has a background as a drummer, having toured with bands during his late teens and early twenties. This experience in music has likely contributed to his collaborative skills and creativity in engineering roles. Prior to his work at Starry, he held positions at Aereo as Lead Software Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and at DailyFeats, Inc. as Lead Engineer from 2011 to 2012, both based in Boston, MA.
Career Progression
Stephen Murray's career in engineering began with roles that built his expertise in software development. He worked as Lead Engineer at DailyFeats, Inc. for one year before moving to Aereo, where he served as Lead Software Engineer for two years. His experience in these positions laid the groundwork for his later contributions at Starry, where he has taken on increasingly significant responsibilities.