Jason Pengelly
About Jason Pengelly
Jason Pengelly serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Unite Us, where he specializes in microservice and event-driven architecture. With extensive experience in greenfield development and ERP/CRM systems, he has a strong background in building high-performing engineering teams and designing cloud-native applications.
Current Role at Unite Us
Jason Pengelly serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Unite Us, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and driving the development of technology solutions that support the organization's mission. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
Previous Experience at Walgreens
Jason Pengelly has extensive experience at Walgreens, where he worked for over a decade in various engineering roles. He served as a Senior Principal Software Engineer from 2015 to 2020, and prior to that, he was the Lead Application Architect for Pharmacy, Health, and Wellness from 2010 to 2015. His career at Walgreens began as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2010, and he initially worked as a Pharmacy Technician from 2000 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Jason Pengelly studied Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2001 to 2003. He has developed expertise in greenfield development, ERP/CRM systems, and specializes in microservice and event-driven architecture, particularly within highly regulated business domains. His knowledge extends to designing cloud-native applications and modernizing large-scale legacy systems.
Engineering Leadership and Team Building
Jason Pengelly has a proven track record in building high-performing, distributed engineering teams. He emphasizes customer-centric solutions and focuses on high-volume team member-facing applications. His leadership approach is centered on fostering collaboration and innovation within engineering teams to achieve organizational goals.