Rob McVey
Introduction
Innovative Software Engineer and Technical Leader with over 15 years of experience driving high-impact initiatives in information security, user experience (UX), full-stack development, rapid prototyping, and cutting-edge research. Proven expertise in spearheading business-critical, cross-functional projects focused on scalable, ethical, and user-centric solutions. Passionate open-source contributor with a strong commitment to community building, empowering others, and fostering diverse and inclusive environments.
Work Experience
Staff Software Engineer @ Netflix
Sept 2017 - Oct 2023 | Information Security | Los Gatos, CA
- Spearheaded user-centric, secure-by-default security innovations, introduced novel LLM applications for security, and led the evolution of the Stethoscope endpoint security project.
- Contributed code, research, and guidance to teams and projects across Security, Platform, Product, and Leadership.
- Championed diversity and inclusion, empowerment and education, and transparency and respect throughout Netflix Information Security's catalog.
Senior Node Engineer / Researcher @ NASA Ames Research Center
June 2016 - Sept 2017 | Human Computer Interaction | Mountain View, CA
- Enhanced and modernized Mission Assurance Systems, significantly improving system efficiency and user experience.
- Architect and core contributor of multi-agency initiative to drastically improve ISS payload delivery coordination, user experience, and efficiency.
- Received multiple awards for software innovation.
Software Architect @ Studio71
June 2014 - May 2016 | San Francisco, CA
- Developed web apps to showcase talent, provide insights and analytics, revenue tracking, and reporting.
- Automated the agency's manual talent onboarding process, including contract signing, payment setup, and automated communications.
Director of Engineering @ Answers.com
Feb 2010 - May 2013 | St. Louis, MO
- Drove record-breaking profits, pioneered mobile platform development, and led significant improvements in operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded early career internship program, including program design, training, and hiring pipeline.
Technology, Languages, and Other Skills
Category | Skills |
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Languages | Javascript, Typescript, Go, Bash, Python |
Frontend | React, Web Components, Svelte, Vite, Next, SASS/CSS, Browser & IDE Extensions, NPM, Performance, Accessibility |
Data | GraphQL, RDBMS, AWS, Redis, MongoDB, Git, Hive, Kafka |
Design | Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Keynote |
Other | Information Security, Gen AI, Native Apps, CLIs, DX, Open Source, Public Speaking, Mentorship, Art, Music |
Education and Certifications
B.Sc. Computer Science, Webster University, St. Louis. 2005-2009