Silver Bowen
About Silver Bowen
Silver Bowen is a Senior Engineer at WP Engine in the United States with a background in web development and a strong interest in Lean, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
Current Role at WP Engine
Silver Bowen is currently employed as a Senior Engineer at WP Engine, based in the United States. In this role, he works on various high-level engineering projects and initiatives. With a background in both web development and solutions application development, Bowen brings a multifaceted skill set to the team at WP Engine. His focus includes building and maintaining systems that ensure the efficiency and reliability of web hosting services.
Experience at OpenSymmetry
Silver Bowen has extensive experience working at OpenSymmetry, where he held multiple positions over a six-year period. From 2018 to 2022, he served as the Solutions Application Development Manager in the Austin, Texas Area. Prior to that, he was a Senior Web Application Developer for nine months in 2018. From 2016 to 2018, Bowen worked as a Solution Services Web Developer. These roles collectively equipped him with a robust understanding of web development and solutions application management.
Educational Background in Software Development
Silver Bowen has a comprehensive educational background in software development. He achieved a Full Stack Web Development Certification from Free Code Camp in 2016, where he studied Computer Software Engineering for 11 months. In 2015, Bowen completed an Accelerated Programmer Training Certificate Program (APT) at Austin Community College, where he studied Software Development for 11 months. His academic credentials provided a strong foundation for his professional career in software engineering.
Early Education in Music
Before transitioning to a career in software development, Silver Bowen studied Jazz Theory and Performance at Rollins College. He earned a Bachelor's degree in this field, completing his studies over a three-year period from 1995 to 1998. This early education in music theory and performance showcases his diverse interests and initial career path before entering the technology sector.
Passion for Lean, Agile, and DevOps Methodologies
Silver Bowen has a strong interest in Lean, Agile, and DevOps methodologies. He is passionate about continuous learning and finding new ways to solve interesting problems. His professional pursuits include building systems that enable effective communication, such as web applications, databases, IoT, and Big Data. These interests drive his approach to engineering and software development, ensuring that he remains current with industry best practices.