Billy Colley
About Billy Colley
Billy Colley is a Senior Software Engineer at Outset Medical, Inc. in Seattle, Washington, with a diverse background in software development and engineering, including previous roles at Amazon and Spiral.
Work at Outset Medical
Billy Colley has been employed at Outset Medical, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer since 2023. His role is based in Seattle, Washington. In this position, he focuses on developing software solutions that enhance the company's medical technology offerings. His expertise in backend systems contributes to the company's mission of improving patient care through innovative technology.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining Outset Medical, Billy Colley worked at Spiral as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2023. He also held various positions at Amazon, including Software Development Engineer (SDE) 1 and SDE 2, from 2016 to 2020. His experience at Amazon included a six-month internship as a Software Development Intern in 2016. This extensive background in software engineering has equipped him with skills in developing customer-centric applications.
Military Background
Billy Colley served in the US Navy as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretive Second Class from 2003 to 2009. His military service included assignments in both Augusta, Georgia, and Monterey, California. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills and critical thinking, which he has applied throughout his career.
Education and Expertise
Billy Colley studied Computer Science and Business at Regis University, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer Science from 2014 to 2016. He also attended Fresno City College, focusing on Computer Science from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Arabic Language Studies at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. His educational background supports his expertise in utilizing AWS Cloud Services, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing in software development.
Early Career and Roles
Before his software engineering roles, Billy Colley worked in various capacities. He was a Maintenance Mechanic at Humanscale in 2015 and held the position of Production Lead/QC Inspector at the same company from 2013 to 2015. He also served as a Customer Service Supervisor at VA Health Care Systems from 2011 to 2014. These roles contributed to his diverse skill set and understanding of operational processes.