Isaac White
About Isaac White
Isaac White is a Staff Software Engineer at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2021, following a previous tenure as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021. He has a background in various technical roles, including internships and editorial positions, and has contributed significantly to engineering projects and leadership initiatives.
Work at The New York Times
Isaac White has been employed at The New York Times since 2021, currently holding the position of Staff Software Engineer. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he has contributed significantly to various projects, including leading the technical development of a centralized scraping framework named Skyscraper. This framework supports real-time coverage for multiple departments, including Graphics, Weather, and Election Analytics. Additionally, he has played a crucial role as the Tech Lead for Election Results publishing, overseeing tools used during election nights.
Education and Expertise
Isaac White studied Computer Science at Columbia College, Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2010 to 2014. He is currently furthering his education at Columbia Business School Executive Education, focusing on Leadership Essentials since 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills and leadership capabilities in software engineering.
Background in Software Engineering
Isaac White has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He began his career as a Design Associate and later served as Design Editor at Columbia Daily Spectator. He also gained experience as a Web Publishing Intern at Columbia College Information Technology. His early career included a position as a Technology Intern at The New Yorker and a role as a Drupal Developer at Time Inc. These experiences contributed to his development as a software engineer.
Leadership and Technical Contributions
In his role at The New York Times, Isaac White has demonstrated leadership by chairing the Architecture Review Board, where he led a team of 16 engineers in reviewing requests for comments (RFCs) and collaborating with senior management on technical decisions. He has also prioritized the improvement of the NYT’s primary interactive quiz building tool, Adventure, to enhance reader engagement. His contributions to the engineering group include defining capacity and triage expectations for a large team.
Internship Experience
Isaac White's internship experiences have played a significant role in shaping his career. He worked as a Web Publishing Intern at Columbia College Information Technology and as an Online Editor at Columbia Daily Spectator. Additionally, he completed a Technology Internship at The New Yorker. These roles provided him with practical experience in web publishing and technology, laying the groundwork for his future positions in software engineering.