Justin Paulson
About Justin Paulson
Justin Paulson is the Director of Software Engineering at Aha! and has extensive experience in software engineering and product management roles across various companies and states.
Current Role at Aha!
Justin Paulson is the Director of Software Engineering at Aha! In this role, he has been instrumental in maintaining the company's status as a self-funded and highly profitable organization. Under his leadership, Aha! has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the U.S. Furthermore, Justin has played a key role in philanthropic initiatives like Aha! Cares, which has donated nearly $1M to individuals in need.
Past Experience at LegalShield
Justin Paulson worked at LegalShield as Manager, Software Engineering from 2020 to 2021 and as Development Team Lead from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure at LegalShield, located in Ada, Oklahoma, he focused on software engineering leadership and development, significantly contributing to the technical team's productivity and project completion.
Traveling Career in Software Engineering
Over his career, Justin Paulson has worked in various roles in the software industry across multiple states, including Oklahoma and Missouri. His experience spans positions such as Development Team Lead at PARTPILOT in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Senior Software Developer at ConsumerAffairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma Area. His diverse background provides him with a unique perspective on software engineering and team management.
Educational Background
Justin Paulson holds a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completed in 2008. Prior to that, he attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying Computer Science and Philosophy from 2002 to 2004, and the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he studied Computer Science from 2000 to 2002. This extensive educational background laid a strong foundation for his successful career in software engineering and management.
Chronological Career Progression
Justin Paulson's career began as a General Manager at Goodrich Quality Theaters from 2004 to 2006. He then became a Level II Undergraduate Research Technician at the University of Missouri, followed by a Software Engineer Level II at EPM, Inc. In 2010, he joined AAON as an Electrical Design Engineer. Throughout the years, he has taken on more senior roles, ultimately leading software engineering teams across various companies before his current position at Aha!