J. David Escobar

J. David Escobar

Senior Software Engineer @ Turnitin

About J. David Escobar

J. David Escobar is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in various programming languages and software development. He has worked for notable companies including Turnitin, Copart, and International Game Technology, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Work at Turnitin

J. David Escobar has been employed at Turnitin since 2016, serving as a Senior Software Engineer. His role involves developing and maintaining software solutions that support Turnitin's mission to promote academic integrity. Escobar's tenure at Turnitin has extended over eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects within the organization, leveraging his extensive programming skills and experience in software development.

Previous Experience in Software Engineering

Prior to his current position, J. David Escobar held several roles in software engineering. He worked at Copart as a Senior Software Engineer from 2013 to 2015, and at LendStreet for one year from 2015 to 2016. Escobar also spent two years at Outbid from 2011 to 2013 and thirteen years at International Game Technology as Software Engineer III from 1998 to 2011. His diverse experience across these companies has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development.

Educational Background

J. David Escobar completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1994 to 1999. This educational foundation has provided him with a solid understanding of engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in software engineering.

Technical Skills and Expertise

J. David Escobar possesses expertise in a variety of programming languages, including Scala, Java, Kotlin, Ruby, Elixir, Rust, and F#. He is skilled in database management, particularly with PostgreSQL and MySQL. His experience extends to web development frameworks such as Play Framework, Angular, Ruby on Rails, and Phoenix (Elixir). Additionally, he has a background in mobile development for Android using Kotlin, Scala, and Java, as well as user interface design with HTML 5, CSS 3, SASS, and jQuery UI.

People similar to J. David Escobar