Nathan Davies
About Nathan Davies
Nathan Davies is a Senior Software Engineer at Turnitin, where he has worked since 2012. He specializes in custom software development and has expertise in various programming languages and technologies.
Work at Turnitin
Nathan Davies has been employed at Turnitin since 2012, where he initially served as a Software Engineer for five years before advancing to the role of Senior Software Engineer in 2017. Over his tenure of 12 years in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, he has contributed to various projects focused on custom software development. His work involves addressing complex business requirements and improving software development processes through collaboration with Agile teams.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Davies holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Government and Public Policy from Northumbria University, which he completed from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education at Newcastle University, earning a Master of Science in Computing Science from 2000 to 2001. His academic background supports his expertise in custom software development, database design, and system design, utilizing technologies such as Go, Python, and C++.
Background
Before joining Turnitin, Nathan worked at Financial Objects Fairs as a Senior Programmer from 2002 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in software development, allowing him to work with a variety of technologies, including Java, .Net, PHP, and JavaScript. His diverse technical skill set has been instrumental in his current role, where he utilizes tools like Linux, Git, and Chef.
Technical Skills
Nathan Davies specializes in custom software development, focusing on complex business requirements. He has extensive experience with database technologies, particularly MySQL and Postgres. His proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, and C++ complements his knowledge of software development practices, including Agile methodologies. This combination of skills enables him to effectively contribute to software projects at Turnitin.