Nick Hurlburt
About Nick Hurlburt
Nick Hurlburt serves as the Director of Engineering at Tech Matters, where he focuses on integrating software and machine learning to address global social issues. With 17 years of experience in software engineering and international development, he has previously worked at Amazon and Sift, and has led significant projects like Aselo, an open-source platform for crisis helplines for children.
Work at Tech Matters
Nick Hurlburt has been serving as the Director of Engineering at Tech Matters since mid-2019. In this role, he leads technology development for the Aselo helpline project, which is an open-source platform designed to support crisis helplines for children globally. His leadership has been instrumental in launching Aselo, the first social enterprise from Tech Matters, which aims to create a large-scale, positive impact through technology.
Career Experience at Amazon
Nick Hurlburt began his career at Amazon.com, where he developed large-scale artificial intelligence software. He worked as a Software Engineer in the Greater Seattle Area from 2002 to 2005 and later as a Software Engineer/Technical Project Manager in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from 2005 to 2008. His experiences at Amazon provided a strong foundation in software engineering and project management.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
With 17 years of experience in software engineering and international development, Nick Hurlburt has managed software teams at Sift, a Silicon Valley machine learning company. He held the positions of Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016 and Engineering Manager from 2016 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His diverse background includes leadership roles across four continents.
Educational Qualifications
Nick Hurlburt earned his Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in computer science principles.
International Development Experience
Nick Hurlburt has significant experience in international development, having spent six years in conflict relief efforts in Burma and South Sudan. He also worked as an Information Management Officer for ACTED in South Sudan for six months in 2014. His work in these regions has informed his approach to integrating technology with social issues.