Leah Whittaker

Leah Whittaker is an experienced technology leader with a robust background in engineering and creative technology. Currently serving as Sr. Director of Engineering at Grubhub since June 2016, Leah has held several positions including Director of Software Engineering and Lead Software Engineer. Prior experience at Conversant, LLC from December 2011 to May 2016 involved leading multiple projects focusing on rapid ad development frameworks, personalized video automation, and data visualization. Leah's technical expertise is complemented by earlier roles, including Flash Game Developer at Coolmath.com, Inc., and as a Resident Assistant at the University of Richmond, where notable achievements include being named Resident Assistant of the Year in 2009 and receiving the Robert F. Smart Award for undergraduate research. Leah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Richmond.