Arya Iranpour
About Arya Iranpour
Arya Iranpour is a Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead with extensive experience in web development and marketing, currently employed at BenchSci. With a background that includes roles at various organizations, he has over a decade of experience in building and scaling products, particularly in the nonprofit and startup sectors.
Current Role at BenchSci
Arya Iranpour serves as a Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead at BenchSci, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads technical initiatives and oversees software development projects. His current work environment is hybrid, allowing for both remote and in-office collaboration.
Previous Experience at BenchSci
Before his current role, Arya worked at BenchSci as a Senior Growth Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. During his 10-month tenure in Toronto, Ontario, he contributed to the growth and development of software solutions aimed at enhancing the company's offerings.
Educational Background
Arya Iranpour has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Public Administration from New York University, focusing on International Public and Nonprofit Management from 2008 to 2010. He also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from McGill University, completed in 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Mobile Business Technology Development from the University of Toronto in 2016 and completed a Web Development program at General Assembly Canada in 2013.
Career in Software Development
With over a decade of experience in web development and marketing, Arya has worked in various roles across the software development lifecycle. He has held positions such as Senior Developer at Shopify, Growth Software Engineer at Wave HQ, and Full-Stack Web Developer at cStreet Campaigns. His experience includes guiding teams in project implementation using Agile methodologies and working with nonprofits, startups, and established companies.
Volunteer and Leadership Roles
Arya has engaged in volunteer work, notably as a Volunteer Fundraiser for the Free The Children organization through the McGill University Chapter from 2007 to 2008. He also held leadership positions at the International Relations Students' Association of McGill, serving as Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors, Editor-in-Chief, and Deputy Chargé d'Affaires from 2005 to 2008.