Robert Dowling
About Robert Dowling
Robert Dowling is a Software Engineering Manager currently working at Unite Us in Oakland, California. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various positions at Ancestry and previously served as Program Director at Percepticon Corporation.
Current Role at Unite Us
Robert Dowling serves as a Software Engineering Manager at Unite Us, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Oakland, California, where he oversees software engineering projects and leads a team of engineers. His role involves managing the development of technology solutions that support the organization's mission of connecting individuals with social services.
Previous Experience at Ancestry
Dowling has extensive experience at Ancestry, where he worked in various engineering roles from 2014 to 2021. He began as a Software Engineer in 2014, then progressed to Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He continued his career at Ancestry as a Staff Software Engineer for 11 months in 2019, before taking on the role of Software Development Manager, which he held until 2021.
Early Career at Percepticon Corporation
Before his tenure at Ancestry, Robert Dowling worked as a Program Director at Percepticon Corporation from 2007 to 2009. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing program development and management, contributing to the company's operational success in Walnut Creek.
Education at University of California, Davis
Robert Dowling studied at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in European History. His academic background provided him with a strong foundation that has supported his career in software engineering and management.