Jacob Burroughs

Jacob Burroughs is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in various engineering roles. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Instructure since July 2018, Jacob has progressed through several titles, including Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer, contributing significantly to the development of platforms like Gauge and Quizzes. Previous roles include Software Developer at McKlein Company LLC, where Jacob developed an internal services portal and enhanced the mobile-friendliness of websites, and Research Assistant at the SAND Lab at The University of Chicago. Jacob also gained valuable experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Instructure and held roles at Trustwave, BRL-CAD, and a local startup. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Chicago.