Jason Usack is a seasoned software architect and engineer with extensive experience in designing and implementing innovative software solutions across various organizations. Currently serving as a Staff Engineer - Architect at Vanilla, Jason previously held key roles at UpKeep, Conga, FMG Suite, Sisu Healthcare IT Solutions, Saturn Systems Software Engineering, and Essentia Health. Notable achievements include pioneering innovative coding patterns at UpKeep, leading a transformative transition to microservices at Conga, and designing scalable event-based architectures. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer and Information Sciences from The College of St. Scholastica and has a robust background in both development and leadership within engineering teams.