Aaron Senecal
About Aaron Senecal
Aaron Senecal is a Lead Software Engineer at Acquia, where he has worked since 2022. He has over 10 years of experience in software development, focusing on automating business processes and enhancing productivity.
Work at Acquia
Aaron Senecal currently serves as a Lead Software Engineer at Acquia, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he effectively leads a distributed team of engineers within an agile framework, contributing to various projects throughout the software development lifecycle. Prior to his current role, he worked at Acquia as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities include building reusable modules, writing maintainable code, and ensuring system performance and stability.
Previous Experience at Oregon State University
Aaron Senecal worked at Oregon State University in various capacities from 2010 to 2015. He began as an Information Technology Consultant for one year, followed by a four-year tenure as an Analyst Programmer. During his time at the university, he provided technical support, engaged with users to clarify requirements, and contributed to the development of software solutions that enhanced productivity.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Senecal earned a Bachelor of Arts in New Media Communications from Oregon State University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He has over 10 years of experience in software development and maintenance, specializing in automating complex business processes. His expertise includes building extensible components, writing unit and functional tests, and providing technical advice to end-users.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Aaron Senecal specializes in creating reusable and extensible software modules and components. He actively participates in paired programming sessions and conducts code reviews, focusing on maintainability and user satisfaction. His role involves monitoring system performance, investigating errors, and coordinating the deprecation of outdated features to ensure minimal disruption for users.