Nick Calibey
About Nick Calibey
Nick Calibey is a Senior Software Engineer II at Timescale, specializing in cloud native technologies and architecture with a focus on SRE principles. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles and organizations since 2011, and holds degrees in English Language and Literature and Theology.
Current Role as Senior Software Engineer II
Nick Calibey currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer II at Timescale, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he specializes in cloud native technologies and architecture, with a strong emphasis on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. His work involves developing and maintaining scalable software solutions that leverage distributed systems and microservices.
Previous Experience at Timescale
Before his current role, Nick worked at Timescale as a Senior Software Engineer I from 2021 to 2022 and as a Cloud Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he focused on cloud solutions and contributed to various projects that enhanced the company's offerings in the cloud computing space. His experience at Timescale spans over two years in remote work settings.
Educational Background
Nick Calibey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Connecticut, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also has a Master’s Degree in Theology from Hellenic College Holy Cross, completed between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he studied Software Engineering and Full-stack Web Development at Launch School from 2017 to 2018, further enhancing his technical skills.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Nick specializes in a variety of programming languages, including Go, Rust, and Standard ML. He is proficient in back-end technologies such as SQL (Postgres) and Kafka, and utilizes DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. His expertise extends to front-end frameworks including Vue and React, as well as mobile application development using Flutter. He also has experience with AWS for cloud solutions.
Early Career Experience
Prior to his roles at Timescale, Nick worked at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as a Web Developer from 2014 to 2017. He also served as a Co-Creator and Software Engineer at Chronos for five months in 2018. His early career included a position as a Corps Member at City Year Providence from 2011 to 2012, where he contributed to community service initiatives.