Mason Hale
About Mason Hale
Mason Hale is a Software Engineer II at Transcend, specializing in decoding APIs to enhance data access and privacy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Harvard University and has previous experience at Apple and other organizations.
Work at Transcend
Mason Hale has been employed at Transcend as a Software Engineer II since 2019. In this role, he specializes in decoding APIs to enhance data access and erasure capabilities, even when APIs are not designed with privacy in mind. He regularly designs and implements new features to improve data privacy integrations. Additionally, he develops complex infrastructure that supports these integrations, focusing on efficiency and scalability. Hale also engages in partnership work, building relationships with companies to integrate their tools, which complements the efforts of the Partnerships department.
Previous Experience at Apple
Before joining Transcend, Mason Hale worked at Apple as a Software Engineer for eight months in 2018 to 2019. His experience at Apple provided him with valuable insights into software engineering practices and further developed his technical skills. This role contributed to his expertise in software development and prepared him for his current position.
Internship Experience
Mason Hale has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He served as a Software Engineering Intern at the Advanced Continuing Education Association (ACEA) in 2015 for two months. Additionally, he worked as a Software Development Intern at 84.51˚ in 2016 for three months in Cincinnati, OH. These internships allowed him to gain practical experience in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Mason Hale studied Computer Science at Harvard University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended Loudoun County from 2010 to 2014. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, enabling him to excel in his professional roles.