Lee Tacon
About Lee Tacon
Lee Tacon serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Chief Architect at TeamSnap, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in engineering and architecture, with previous roles at Mixmax and Johns Hopkins Medicine, and holds degrees in Computer Science and Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University.
Work at TeamSnap
Lee Tacon currently holds the position of VP Engineering and Chief Architect at TeamSnap, a role he began in 2023. Prior to this, he served as Senior Principal Architect at the same company for a duration of 9 months. His tenure at TeamSnap reflects a commitment to advancing the company's engineering capabilities and architectural design.
Education and Expertise
Lee Tacon studied at The Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Science from the same institution in 2013. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills.
Background
Before joining TeamSnap, Lee Tacon accumulated diverse experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Mixmax as Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2021 and held multiple positions there, including Software Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Head of Platform Engineering from 2016 to 2020. His earlier experience includes roles at Johns Hopkins Medicine, RightBrain Networks, Barracuda, and Yext.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Lee Tacon has been serving as a Mentor at Plato since 2021. This position allows him to guide and support other professionals in their engineering careers, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech industry.
Professional Experience Timeline
Lee Tacon's professional journey includes various significant roles. He worked at Johns Hopkins Medicine as a Research Assistant from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Course Assistant and Head Teaching Assistant at Johns Hopkins University. His career includes over a decade of experience in software engineering and leadership across multiple organizations.