Lewis Headden
About Lewis Headden
Lewis Headden serves as the Vice President and Platform Engineering Manager at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at various companies including Amazon and Condé Nast.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Lewis Headden serves as the Vice President and Platform Engineering Manager at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees platform engineering initiatives, contributing to the company's technological advancements and operational efficiency. His leadership is instrumental in driving the engineering team's performance and aligning it with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Platform Engineering
Before his current role, Lewis Headden worked at Two Sigma as a Platform Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2021. He initially joined the company as a Software Engineer in Platform Engineering from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Two Sigma has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the company's engineering processes and culture.
Career Background
Lewis Headden has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several companies. He was employed at Condé Nast as a Software Engineer (Infrastructure) from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked at AetherWorks LLC as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2014 and at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer from 2012 to 2013. His early career included positions at miicard and Inigo Media.
Educational Background
Lewis Headden studied at the University of St Andrews, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science from 2008 to 2012. This academic foundation has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his career in software engineering and platform management.