Keegan Leitz
About Keegan Leitz
Keegan Leitz is a Software Engineer with a diverse background in chemistry and software development. He has worked at notable companies such as Amazon Web Services and Tulip Interfaces, transitioning from a chemistry-focused education to a career in software engineering.
Work at Tulip
Keegan Leitz has been employed at Tulip Interfaces as a Software Engineer since 2023. He works in a hybrid environment in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involves leveraging his software development skills to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at AWS
Before joining Tulip, Keegan worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Software Development Engineer from 2022 to 2023. During his time in Boston, Massachusetts, he gained valuable experience in cloud computing and software engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Keegan Leitz studied at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from 2009 to 2013. He later attended Flatiron School, achieving a Full-Stack Web Development certification from 2016 to 2017. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both chemistry and software development.
Career Transition
Keegan transitioned from a background in chemistry to a career in software engineering. This shift allowed him to combine his knowledge of chemistry with his skills in software development, creating a unique interdisciplinary skill set.
Work Experience at Abbott and Openbay
Keegan's early career included a role as a Synthetic Chemistry Intern at Abbott in 2012 for three months in the Greater Boston Area. He also worked at Openbay as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2022, where he spent five years developing his software engineering skills in the Greater Boston Area.