Megan Garcia
About Megan Garcia
Megan Garcia is an Engineering Manager with a background in software engineering and research. She has worked at various companies including Grubhub and Tegus, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Dance from Northwestern University.
Current Role at Tegus
Megan Garcia serves as an Engineering Manager at Tegus, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees engineering teams and projects, ensuring the successful execution of technology initiatives. Her leadership contributes to the development and implementation of software solutions that support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Tegus
Before her current role, Megan Garcia worked at Tegus in various engineering positions. She was a Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023, where she focused on developing software applications. Subsequently, she advanced to the position of Lead Software Engineer from 2023 to 2024, further enhancing her technical and leadership skills.
Experience at Grubhub
Megan Garcia has significant experience at Grubhub, where she held two positions. She started as a Software Engineer I from 2018 to 2020, contributing to software development projects. She then progressed to Software Engineer II from 2020 to 2021, where she continued to enhance her engineering capabilities.
Educational Background
Megan Garcia studied at Northwestern University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science and Dance from 2014 to 2018. During her academic career, she gained foundational knowledge in computer science, which has been instrumental in her engineering roles. Additionally, she studied French Studies at IFE in 2016.
Research Experience
In 2016, Megan Garcia worked as a Research Assistant in Professor Mark Beeman's Creative Brain Lab at Northwestern University. During her five-month tenure, she contributed to research projects that explored cognitive processes, gaining valuable experience in a research environment.
Internship at Techedge USA, Inc.
Megan Garcia completed a two-month internship as a Consultant Intern at Techedge USA, Inc. in 2017. This early experience provided her with insights into consulting and technology, laying the groundwork for her future career in software engineering.