Blake Stacks
About Blake Stacks
Blake Stacks is an Engineering Manager at Transcend, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in software engineering, having held various roles at Transcend and Rubrik, Inc., and has experience from internships at SpaceX and other companies.
Work at Transcend
Blake Stacks currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Transcend, a position he has held since 2023. His role is remote, allowing him to manage engineering projects and teams effectively from any location. Prior to this, he worked at Transcend in various capacities, including Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer. During his tenure, he implemented a version management and CDN deployment function for customer Privacy Centers, optimizing database load management.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Blake Stacks has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at Rubrik, Inc. as a Software Engineer and Software Engineer II from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Software Engineer at Transcend from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included resolving platform bugs, improving UI/UX, and leading the design and migration of a notification inbox replacement as part of a broader overhaul of the DSR platform.
Internships at SpaceX and Other Companies
Blake Stacks completed internships at SpaceX, where he worked as an EIS Intern on the Data Team in 2016 and again in 2018. These roles provided him with valuable experience in a high-tech environment. Additionally, he interned at Artisan Partners and RathGibson, where he gained insights into IT operations and support.
Education and Expertise
Blake Stacks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, studying from 2014 to 2018. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software development and engineering management. He also attended Parker High School from 2009 to 2014, where he completed his secondary education.
Contributions to Software Development
Throughout his career, Blake Stacks has contributed to significant software development projects. He played a key role in planning the overhaul of the DSR platform, focusing on database design and execution timelines. His work involved resolving various platform bugs, including those related to the email pipeline and integration breakages, demonstrating his technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.